Adam Savage's One Day Builds: New Cut and Sew Station!
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Adam welcomes a new sewing machine into his workshop--a powerful Sailrite LSZ-1--by building out a custom table setup for it to include organizational drawers and rolling casters. It's an upgrade based on the workflow Adam developed for his previous sewing station, and Adam breaks in the new machine by making a heavy duty canvas dust cover for it!
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I'm loving Adam during lockdown. This format feels like being allowed to stand in the corner and watch him work... but not creepy like i said
I dunno, that was pretty creepy!
Yeah, I much prefer the one v us format, not to say the higher production was bad, it was great...but since everything I like this better...and it shows that it can be done without loss of quality, in fact it enriches the experience I feel...please keep the format as much as possible please
Can we please keep Adam in Lockdown? Joke aside, it is so wholesome to see him work and chat. It is almost he is talking to us in person. Keep up Adam
Seriously, this format is great. Just... weld the door the cave shut, or something.
My grandma in PR was always around her sewing machine fixing something. Growing up I was always fascinated by the machine (it was a vintage one with mechanical pedal). I always wanted to learn but didn't want to tell anyone because I was afraid the men in my family would say that's a women's stuff. Now that im 34 and living in the US ive been thinking of getting me a machine and take some lessons. I no longer care about what other people think about me. I love making stuff.
You do you, boo. Fuck what everybody else thinks
GOOD FOR YOU! I might suggest you look for a used machine, I have one I got on eBay for like $40 and learning to use it taught me a lot. Have fun and make stuff!
do it. theres no disadvantage to having more skills. at least to fix or modify your own clothing, maybe you find a niche and make something you can turn a profit on.
Yes! Keep us posted!
A good example of how the patriarchy hurts MEN.
Can we get some excitement for 'bros who sew!' Love that line!
Sewnies
@@andrewdonatelli6953 HAHAHA BITCH YES!!!!
as a Navy parachute rigger I was on the front lines Manning a tactical assault Industrial sewing machine
it's a manly power fastening device for assembling leather, canvas, denim and, and maybe even chain mail.
3:54 - I always feel like a little kid when Adam moves the camera so we can have a better view. As a child, my dad took me everywhere on the farm and I got to watch him work while perched on a safe vantage point. Sometimes he forgot me but eventually, he'd come back :)
That's awesome... forgetting you I mean ;)
@@inactive67 Well, it's good that he did remember to come back again or you'd have nothing to comment on ;)
He left me sitting on a saddle display once at Farm and Fleet. I believe he left me there on purpose to see what I'd do. I was a rather placid child so I just sat. I think he was a bit disappointed.
18:05 Yes adam. We watched. We all said to ourselves, "Wonder how long it'll take for him to realise..."
We care. But we also find the fact you make the same mistakes we do to be endearing, loveable, and genuinely accessible.
Thanks for being one of us.
Hey Adam, I think I prefer the video style you’ve been doing by filming everything on your own in the shop, it feels more personal. It gives me the feeling that we’re there with you in the shop. The one day builds are a little figure it out as you go, (a little rough around the edges) and I think it matches the filming style now. I don’t think post corona I want to go back to the old style of one day builds. Your film crew is quite excellent though!
Great cover too.❤
My wife is shouting "show us the sewing machine!!" At the TV
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Ditto!!
Had to find out what it was myself as I hadn't heard of such a thing myself, seems it's the Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 Sew & Go Bundle from the Sailrite website. Hope that helps.
Link for the lazy: www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-1-Sew-Go-Bundle-110V
You and your wife will love Having this new sewing machine.
This shows the capabilites of the machine. czcams.com/video/IeiwRaPZeeQ/video.html
Sorry... Not Sorry.
Same
YES. MORE BROS WHO SEW.
Just bought a sewing machine myself and can't wait to start using it!
Bros who Sew represent!
whether you own a Sailrite sewing machine or not; their CZcams channel has the most detail step by step instructions, explanations and projects that’s I’ve found so far.
I can only imagine the sewing machine company watching him immediately start tearing the pristine table apart and adding modifications
I always think about the people working at the pallet mill when I see people disassembling pallets for projects.
They're watching like 👁️👄👁️
Running the machine with no oil...
Hopefully they are taking notes on how to improve it lol
"Bros Who Sew" Sounds like a candidate for Merchandise.
i second that !
I would 100% buy that shirt
Rob Appell used to do a CZcams channel called Man Sewing.
I'm definitely in that club. I've made 4 tents :)
I sew also, I have a few heavy industrials for sewing lifting slings etc. Bros who sew, yes indeed
Brilliant drawer system, Adam!! The sewing machine manufacturer should purchase your design for all of their units!! We'll done.
'Sewing is like carpentry with fabric.' --Adam Savage
I learned to use a sewing machine in high school and picked it back up about ten years back. Parts for my jeep, altered a few shirts to fit better, repaired a backpacking tarp, altering the cover for my smoker, the list goes on... it's so useful and everyone (men and women) benefit from having or picking up the skill!
When I first started building things and working on my own cars I was always thrilled when they made the heads of fasteners like that two different sizes. I only had one set of wrenches, and if the bolt and nut, or pair of nuts needed the same size wrench I wouldn’t be able to tighten them.
I was just about to type this too
Didnt realise youd posted this.. i believe thats why theyve done it.
Yuuuuup.
a good socket set helps, most mid sized sets will come with both deep and shallow, and if not, you still have that spanner
@@klo1679 cant fault that comment... i dont know if the US has a shop called halfords but they do their own tool set for basic work on cars, bikes ect. One of them and you have a great size celection of spanner, sockets, ratchets. Couple hundred quid but worth every penny with a life time guaranty.
Congratulations on the Sail Rite machine. They are the gold standard for heavy duty sewing machines. I cringed however, when you removed the lids. One needle dump will change your mind. I guarantee it. Nice work. I like your cover.
I was envious when I just saw the sewing machine, at the end of the video I was even more envious and just truly amazed. All hail the bros who sew!
Hey Adam, I've found that when using those self tapping screws if you need them to be moderately accurate, a quick mark with a center punch will keep them lined up and the hole will start a lot easier. Really helps with stuff like you were using them on in this build. Just a suggestion, thanks for the content!
Hey my Mom works for Sailrite! This is awesome!
Hi Adam! You should totally build one of those tables old sewing machines had, where the machine itself rests under the table and you pull it up when it's time to sew. With some cool Savage modifications of course. You'll have a nice table for cutting fabrics when the machine is hidden
That would be awesome
That would be an awesome idea! Then he could literally stack things on top.
Great choice. We invested in a Sailrite Fabricator this year for spacesuit work, and it's a total beast. It would cheerfully sew right over/through your fingers. :D
Could not have said it better.
When I was Tiny my mom was sewing on our old sewing machine. I'm not exactly sure what model it was but it was like an old singer or Kenmore rotary sewing machine. She's chugging along at Mach speed and then suddenly I hear like two or three good crunch noises. She drops the first F-bomb I've ever heard her say and I look over and the needle is going through her finger. Lol she backs the needle out of her finger and I was so convinced that she was dying or something that I tried to ride my tricycle to the hospital to get somebody. The entire time she is near passing out because she's not so good with that sort of thing and trying to keep me from cycling off into the sunset. LOL
I'm pretty sure that if an old singer can do it then a machine like that would definitely go through finger like it wasn't there. LOL
Sounds like my 60s pfaff. Thing weighs at least 20 kilos and makes my house shake when at full speed.
@@hackeritalics Way back when I was in the 9th grade the school system tried an experiment where they swapped the Home Economics class with the shop class. I went ok until one guy sewed his finger into a pillowcase. It is also where I learned that if you leave the salt out of muffins it will taste like you forgot the sugar. This was in 1970 where men and women were kept separate in their roles.
I've had my Ultrafeed for several years. It's a great machine. One thing it's lacking, and that you could build, is a knee lever to raise and lower the presser foot -- those things are almost like a third hand, allowing you to keep both hands on your work while using the presser foot as a clamp. Looking forward to seeing that one day build!
With a knee lever you give up the portable “boat” friendly machine .. so it’s a trade off.
@@RichCorbett Haha! Adam's setup, with a servo motor, and industrial table isn't exactly boat friendly to begin with, and all the knee levers that I've seen are easily attached/detached from the machines. Checkout the Jukis, and you'll see what I mean. It really is a nice feature, especially when working with heavier fabrics.
But, you raise a good point about the Ultrafeed being a good boat friendly machine -- when it is in a portable case with an integrated motor. But man, oh man, is it heavy! One of the coolest things is that with the super heavy flywheel and hand crank option, it's the only modern machine I've seen that can be operated totally by hand without any electricity. Talk about boat friendly!
I think Adam agrees with you :) Can hear him contemplating a knee lift for the foot at 20:50
OMG Adam, YAY! You finally got a real sewing machine! The walking foot, the powerful servo motor… Your life is about to change my friend!
My life changed with my (local Craigslist) find of a Juki-241. Then a Pfaff 362. I now have all the machines I need... Until I get a Sailrite zig-zag machine. Then I'll never need another machine in my life. Until....
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@@jebsaekam Those are great machines! I keep saying the same thing about my machine habit… =) #BrosWhoSew
Only Adam can make me want to run out and buy a sewing machine!
Am I the only one that had no idea this has all been shot with a phone? The video AND sound quality is awesome considering that. Adam, I've been loving the videos, maybe even more so in the quarantine edition. I know you hear it often but you truly are an inspiration. I find myself much more willing to try and build something I need with you spirit in my mind. I find my rhythm of movement through my shop to be very similar to yours and it always makes me smile when I notice it while I'm working. Keep it up. Thank you.
The moment of reconsidering with your hand on your head and going back to measure at 15:50 is the most relatable thing I've ever seen. I think we all do the exact same body posture and motions.
Bro’s who sew! I just Sharpied that onto my sewing kit. #makesomething 👊🏽💥
I just want to say that Adam seems so approachable in these videos. His excitement is infectious and it is so clear he just wants to share it with me.
I have been binge watching SailRite videos for the last couple of weeks so I can learn a few things for a current quarantine project of my own. It's cool that our interests seem to jive.
Adam: What? I gotta turn that around. I bet you watched all that happen
Me: (shovelling popcorn in) Yup, sure did. I was even yelling at the screen but you ignored me.
LOL
Robert McKenzie
to be honest I missed the first line and so didn‘t get it and thought something happened in the background.
I rewound the video a few times and thought they cut it out.
Only when I let it play over the sceond line I understood. 😄
Love it. Gets new piece of equipment and then immediately starts the modifications on it.
Adam, you have been a part of my life for its majority. You have been a science teacher, entertainer, inspiration, and all around awesome person. Fifteen years I have seen what you can do, and I have loved every minute. Thanks for all the great times so far, and here’s to many more to come! Best wishes!
3:00 “Part the first” love it 😂
Love your sewing projects. Please do more. One thing I would add is two eyelets to the cover and a hook to the table to hang the cover on.
I’m in the industrial sewing machine and thread manufacturing industry. We repair machines often, so we have a few stands for which to put the sewing heads in in order to repair them. We mounted structural steel to the sides of the leg, sticking out to almost the width of the table top. This was mounted higher up so the wheels mount to it, but only lift the machine about 1/2”. The sewing heads we get in for these particular stands are over 200#, so we wanted to be able to wheel the stand over to the crate and use a crane, then wheel them both into the shop area.
The reason for making the steel wide was to reduce the tendency to tilt over. For our thread manufacturing, we made carts that our large winding machines can sit into. We lift the machine with slings and a lift truck, wheel the carts under, then wheel the machines wherever we want them.
The music during the timelapse was very well chosen. Well done.
FINALLY!!! I was wondering when you were going to discover Sailrite. Given what you do, it seemed inevitable. For the record, worked in sewing machine maintenance and repair for over 7 years. You’ve chosen well, but we’d expect no less. Enjoy it!
If Cons resume, look into the portable case/motor for the Sailrite machines, as you’ll no doubt want to have it for emergency repair services.
Yes! Bros who sew 🙌🏻 I love it!! Adam, as a sewing machinist of nearly 20years I love watching your sewing projects.
Top tip when using your industrial machine: right foot controls the speed of your sewing, but use your left foot on the pedal too, just to the ball of your foot on the back of the pedal, it helps you control your speed and ability to stop quickly! Looking forward to seeing your new project ❤️
This sounds like you may also be a two footed driver.
I, certainly, hope not, for your sake and all those around you.
Many people do it and is very dangerous.
Sorry, off topic, just a passing thought.
zapa1pnt Eer no, I drive perfectly normally thanks. This tip is only for sewing machines. I’ve been driving in the UK for nearly 20 years, never had an accident or any problems with my driving - thankfully I can tell the difference between a sewing machine and a car!
@@KatieCelf: My apologies, if you felt insulted, it was not my intent.
As I said, just a passing thought.
My quilting friends are gonna love this video. I'd never heard of this sewing machine company.
These videos get posted right when I get off of work. Its a nice way to unwind! Thank you very much!
Exactly what I needed for my ever-messy sewing machine collection! Been noodling on re-purposed drawer ideas, but not in love with any of them. Simple & sweet right here. My wife will be thrilled once I get my crap tidied up. Thank you! Best, @BranchAndFoundry
You are an absolute genius and inspiration to me. I grew up watching Mythbusters, miss that show dearly, but now I get to see into that mad mind of yours here!
A wide shot photograph of Adam's cave would make a superb jigsaw puzzle.
It is truly a joy to Watch Mr. Savage work
😂 The second he threw that screw I thought "he's going to step or kneel on that" and then it happens lol. I can guarantee if I drop something I'll stand or kneel on it later.
This was utterly glorious to watch, and it makes me happy to be a bro who sews; I love the heavy canvas cover, and it's giving me ideas for my own (small) sewing machine!
Thank you Adam & Tested!
I had literally just been thinking, "This build has gone remarkably smoothly for Adam," when I noticed the pedal was backwards. So yes Adam, I did in fact watch you put that on backwards.
This is perfect timing for a one day build. I am actually in the middle of redoing a table for an old Consew machine that I just got serviced. I might now add drawers thanks to your idea. I’ll send pics when I’m finished.
Whao! ...are you telling me you're as completely badass as I always thought and have learned to know you'd be!? (Mind blown as always). Seige
Right On! 👍🏼 I love my Consew 206RB! I’m glad Adam got a good machine for the shop!
My flatbed Juki sewing machine has a servo motor.
A smooth, quiet, beautiful thing.
Once you go industrial go can never go back.
You may also appreciate the upgraded flywheel that’s metal instead of plastic. Gives some good control and looks bad ass too :)
‘Bro’s who sew’ should be a t-shirt
C'mon maker. Put it on a tshirt. 👕
Bros who sew...thats awesome. I need to use that when I do my sewing projects
"Sew, Sew, Sew you Bro, gently down the seam..."
OMG! I got the same machine as you. I love that little Sailrite machine. It's been just workhorse for my sewing projects. Don't have a table for it so it sits beside my Bernina. You'll just love how powerful it is. Great choice.
I love the ODBs where he’s the one recording with his phone bein goofy. Feels so much more genuine and relatable. It’s strange how much the atmosphere changes when he has a cameraman.
I’ll still watch everything though :)
Put the nut on the threaded rod first before you cut it, then when you take the nut off it cleans the threads. And as far as the one nut being bigger than the other one; I was told by a maintenance tech at Fastenal that it's done usually to accommodate those people that may only have one set of wrenches. Makes sense to me.
Adam - 14:30 - I keep 24x12 1inch thick foam pads from packing in boxes for things like TVs and monitors around my work area and in my car for kneeling on. As a 6'2 220lb guy that's a lot of pressure on my knees, and I know it makes me look weird to keep it around but fuckin' A have I been grateful for them every. Single. Time.
You make me jealous with each video Adam. Living the dream doing fantastic carpentry work and work alike to make things work for you. Fantastic work as always. Would love to shake your hand some day.
15:55 love it. The realization
I know this has been said by a number of people, but I wanted to add my appreciation for this style of video. In a Q&A, you talked about your uncle letting you into his shop to work, and the new format has that feel. We are invited into Uncle Adam's shop to watch you work, hear your stories, and feel your pain when something stupid messes up.
Oooee, walking foot industrial sewing machine! Looooove it!
You're shop is the thing dreams are made of, sir.
Adam Savage, do you know how good it makes me feel that you mounted the footplate backwards, just slightly less than how good it makes me feel when you just move on foward and don't lose a beat. Thank you for inspiring while perspiring!
Your recent videos are inspiring me to rearrange my garage to work better. My wife has caught me just standing out there looking and thinking. You have given me ideas. Thank you for your remote tutelage.
Sweet. I've sewn since before high school.(mid-70's) I was the only guy in class. I've never owned what you would call a heavy duty machine, but I've had much luck with Singer and Kenmore.
how perfect!! i bought a brand new industrial machine this year and... she looks industrial.. i planned a makeover for her this summer and who better to walk me thru than adam savage!!
Who else like to look around the shop at all the cool stuff while he is working
Adam, what that sewing table needs for the wheels is a mechanism such as those used by rolling stairs, where you lift a handle and it engages the wheels so it's moveable, when you release the handle the table rests on the floor at it's normal height with the wheels off the floor.
Wheels, yes, everything in my compact shop must have wheels. And, as I keep pointing out "everything's custom" . Keep the great content coming.
"Aww sh*t" The name of my autobiography....🤣🤣
Oh that is a beautiful machine. What a work of art.
That, "It's time for dinner" sounded a lot like, "It's later than I thought it was and the missus is going to give me 'that' look when I get home." Hahaha. Been there, sometimes we get lost in our projects. Really fun video today Adam, thanks!
Favorite one so far.. thank you so much Professor Savage!!!
When cutting bolts or threaded rod, I always put a nut on first down where you want to save. So if chamfering the edge still doesn't let a nut start, you just back the other one off and it cuts the threads enough to make it work.
That's actually a great idea. I've had to get the die set out to fix this before.
So happy to see you building a sewing station. Timely for me planning my future sewing/craft/etc., center for when we move. Great cover too. Now all I need is a table with a well.
i love how you show things going wrong- as they go wrong.. i can totally relate to that ;) and great real content for us tinkerers thanks mate
I love this guys way of doing things !! Just Fabulous !! Never stop beginning you !!
Not into sewing...
still watching the video.
I think it’s therapeutic in a way. 😁
You are my lockdown buddy Adam. Greetings from the UK. 🥰
that one montage felt and sounded like sims build mode and im so nostalgic right now
Adam, love when you explain things like how self tapping screws work and are designed. More please! :-)
Wow...so much energy...Great Job!
Great choice of sewing machine and nice build. I own a Sailrite LSZ-1 and love it. It is a 49 lbs tank that is almost entirely user serviceable. I kinda view it as the Bridgeport of sewing machines. I do not have the servo since mine is in a travel case, but the servo makes low speed work much more doable. Enjoy the upgrade.
Completely love to Watch these ODB! Keep it up Tested!
This is so exciting! I just got a Sailrite Fabricator in January for my bag making business and I love it! They make great machines and have great customer service.
So this video just helped me in an odd way. I have a live edge wood desk I got off of FB marketplace. Was only $30. Sanded the wood down and refinished it. Took the base apart and painted it black. Replaced all the rusted hardware. I could never figure out what the base was was until now... ITS A SEWING MACHINE BASE!!! Thank you for your video Adam, I finally know a little more about my favorite desk and now successfully ordered the rubber feet for my it. 😁👍
I have a not bad workshop but the two things Adam has that I would like, is the table saw and this sewing machine, always wanted an industrial quality machine and a bigger table saw.
This seriously makes me want to see Adam collaborate with Bernadette Banner, not gonna lie
Bros who sew, best tag line ever.
Good job on buying a top shelf sewing machine. I have often thought that I needed wheels on my walking foot Singer, thanks for leading the way.
Great ideas! I have a industrial 1949 singer machine I use on leather! I’ll add the drawers and wheels! I already changed over to a cervo motor, that lightened it up, and made a cover!
I just received my new post sewing machine and have it on 3 wheeled corner casters and am planning on putting a couple of my other sewing machines on wheels as well.
Cool build thanks for some ideas
Moving the foot pedal down after adding the wheels is genius! Put my industrial sewer on wheels and it never occurred to me to fix what had become an inconvenience.
Honestly Adam, I prefer this "lower production quality" format of being shot on the phone... I went back and watched some older videos shot with higher quality cameras... this stuff feels so much more intimate and informative... to watch it a bit more raw as you solve problems or have half-rambles. I feel like I can learn more about the thought process and order of operations when it's "less shiny", so as much as I know it's more work and probably lonely to do it this way, I'm learning so much from you, so thank you for all of your hard work!
When you are looking for your drafting triangle it's on top of the top storage box under the sewing table. Saw it when you were putting on your new cover.
Get yourself some Dewalt swivel head bits. They have three pack with 1/4”, 5/16” and 3/8” screws. Been using them for years. Love them
"I'm gonna put wheels on it." - Adam Savage, every time a new workshop tool arrives.
I'm so excited to see Adam get into sewing. I have come back to it in the last couple years and totally reorganized my sewing stuff after listening to his book. I ended up with a prefab parts cabinet for all my tiny sewing bits and pieces which is working well for me.
I also was working on the hand sewing of my apron when his apron video came out. I feel like we are on the same quarantine wavelength :p
Funny you should say you feel you're on the same wavelength. I literally just thought the same as I picked up two industrial machines and a table only two weeks ago... a 1948 Singer 241-13 and a 1953 Singer 251-2. I spent the last week cleaning and servicing both machines. I think I may have to customize my table and swap out the old clutch motor for a servo like Adam's.
@@TheMiKeOfAllTrades Ooo you will have to report back how it goes with your new machines. I have been eying some refurbished 50s singers a local guy has and have been debating pulling the trigger. They are suppose to be fantastic workhorses.
I have a Plano 960602
tackle box as my sewing rig. The spools fit in the slots and the books, pedal and tools all go in the bottom. And it's easy to carry.
Nice to see one of my idols get into an "industrial" sewing machine! I sell them for a living in dallas.
That is not an overlock machine, right?
An industrial overlock/serger will have a fence that guides your fabric. It’ll also have a big hole beside the fence for the looper arms to come up with thread and let the needle drive through that loop of thread on its way back down.
I’m in the industrial thread and filaments business out of NC. Very large threads and machines.
@@_TheDudeAbides_ no sir. It's a walking foot sewing machine. An overlock machine sews and cuts the edges of fabric. Like the inside seams of your t shirts
@@15samabdo Ah, right. thanks for the info! It seems like a cool tool.
@@nissanguy16 I see, thanks for that explanation.
I've got an LSZ-1 do yourself a huge favor and order the leather foot and dogs. They are necessary for leather (obviously) so it doesn't scratch the surface, and for lighter fabrics so they don't bunch. I would also very much recommend keeping some extra retaining ring cap springs (PN 1603) around. The needle may bend going through thick stock and strike the part. You can file them back to good enough but I keep extras on hand, its a stupid part to have broken and not be able to use the machine over. After a needle strike make sure the edges are smooth or the machine will not work properly.
The first "upgrade" I would do (and did) is more light. I really hate the Sailrite led lamp for my uses it is always in the way. Add some LED lights to it that are out of the way and very bright. It will make needle threading easier and sewing more fun.
Last thing specific to the machine, this thing is a frustration generator! It works amazingly once you set it up for an operation. But switching operations is a pain. There are no indexes it is trial and error game to get the machine configured. The settings are not very forgiving, Always take some scrap material and test your settings before you start. This machine isn't like my Pfaff 1222 or a "modern" machine, where you turn a knob to a setting and get that setting every time. Also don't forget to set the down pressure especially on lighter materials. Sailrite has done a wonderful job of producing "how to" videos about the machine. Watch them I know it is a time suck but you will thank yourself later. I am usually a "we don't need manuals where we are going" kinda bloke. But this machine will not tolerate ignorance, You won't learn how to use it by using it. Basically what I'm saying is RTFM.
I'm not an expert but I hope my exp helps you and others save time.
Top pro tip that was passed down to me from a professional when weaving mills still existed in the USA. This tip has saved so much time. To set the bottom bobbin tension and get it dead on almost every time with any thread type or thickness. Assemble the bobbin into the carrier and hold the thread. The assembly should have enough resistance to stay put, but if you give a little jerk (very little) it should descend like a spider, slowly coming to a stop on its own. I should be smooth and not jerk to a stop, it should also not just descend on it's own weight(unless you are sewing very light material and thread.). Again I'm not an expert but this method has made setting up bottom bobbins easy and simple, it always works for me. Side note if your machine uses a shuttle and not a bobbin this may not work.