The NeedleBar

Bobbin Winder Types

Vesta 'Boat' Shuttle, 1927


Courtesy of Claire Sherwell


The Bobbin Winder

When filling the bobbin, pass the cotton between the tension disks. Then draw the cotton through the slit of the flap "a" over the guide into the hole of the bobbin exactly as shown in the illustration. The bobbin is put into the winder by inserting the left point into the piston "b" and the right end (with the hole in it) into the other end of the winder so that the little pin fits into the hole of the bobbin. The cotton should pass through the hole of the bobbin from left to right and be jammed between the latter and the winder (see illustration).

Now disconnect the movement of the machine and start turning the wheel exactly as done when sewing, press the lever "c", and the winder is then set in motion, but ceases to work as soon as the bobbin is full.

In order to remove the filled bobbin easily, press backwards the flap "a" which may remain in this position until the winder is used again when it springs forward by itself. The bent guide over which the thread passes, should be wiped from time to time so that the thread may glide evenly to and fro.

Should the bobbin get too full, turn the little regulating screw "d" to the left, should it not get full enough, turns this screw a little to the right. This regulation is only very seldom wanted as the winder is properly set to fill the bobbin before leaving the factory.

If the winder does not act properly, it is advisable to ask someone that understands the machine in preference to experimenting with it.


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