Phoenix sewing machine8/28/2023 ![]() The other issue is that the tension assembly is sloppy and I can't figure out how to fix it, despite an in depth discussion with Cecilia and Miriam sharing fantastic documentation and tips on this in Cecilia's thread about her Phoenix. I jigged it back into position and now that's all fine. ![]() so it turns out the needle was striking the bobbin case. However, I discovered that I'd actually knocked the catch that holds the bobbin case in place. I thought I'd managed to stuff up the timing as I had the needle striking metal after I took a bunch of things apart to clean it. We discovered that the paintwork was preventing it being correctly earthed/grounded (!!) - Paintwork is all original, so that's somewhat disturbing. Absolutely stunning result I think!Īnyway, we're having a stormy beginning to the relationship. I've been lusting after a machine with this free arm design and think the use of wood is such a curiosity. I think he's rather magnificent, especially now that I have the bentwood tray (is this called a tray? I'd love to know what it's actually called on a free arm machine). Here is a picture of Fawkes, my latest acquisition.
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