You've actually got the machine threaded incorrectly. You want to go around the tension unit counterclockwise like you have it, but then keep going behind the checkspring and behind and over the L-shaped rod that sits right over the tension discs. Then you come back down to hook under the checkspring, up through the takeup arm, and down through the thread guides to go through the needle. I recently picked up a Consew 18 that has the same threading and it took some time to figure out how to thread it correctly.
@@derekdoeschannel While you're at it, you'll also want to make sure that the checkspring hasn't hopped over the stop, which is quite common if the thread snags or gets tangled. The spring should rest against a notch in the casting behind the tension unit when the thread is slack, and bump up against the adjustable stop when the thread is pulled taut.
Classic machine man.
One day I will have one. When I have a place where I can set up machines as I please. Also a garage to work on my classic car etc.
Make that your mission! I love them both.
Figuring out how to thread the thread through all of those places on the machine it needs to be threaded.
Cool Machine but shipping would be stout to get to Philly!!👌🏼
Probably $100 to ship the head there.
That's what you need in making the jackets Derek! Don't sell it!
I have a similar model already.
You've actually got the machine threaded incorrectly. You want to go around the tension unit counterclockwise like you have it, but then keep going behind the checkspring and behind and over the L-shaped rod that sits right over the tension discs. Then you come back down to hook under the checkspring, up through the takeup arm, and down through the thread guides to go through the needle. I recently picked up a Consew 18 that has the same threading and it took some time to figure out how to thread it correctly.
@@Nicoya thanks!
@@derekdoeschannel While you're at it, you'll also want to make sure that the checkspring hasn't hopped over the stop, which is quite common if the thread snags or gets tangled. The spring should rest against a notch in the casting behind the tension unit when the thread is slack, and bump up against the adjustable stop when the thread is pulled taut.