Heavy Duty Sewing Machine - Revision history

Edejong22: /* General maintenance */

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General maintenance

Edejong22: /* Demonstration */

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Demonstration

Edejong22: /* Description */

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Description

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Edejong22: /* Certification */

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Certification

Nsullivan: /* Certification */

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Certification

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 ====General maintenance====
-Insert text
+*Clean lint, thread, and debris from feed dogs, bobbin area, and under needle plate after each use.
 ====Specific Maintenance Tasks====

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 RE: Safety protocol
-·       Eye protection
+*Eye protection
-·       Removing and replacing the needle. Needs to be part of the training/demo.
+*Removing and replacing the needle. Needs to be part of the training/demo.
 ==Certification==

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 Please refer to the manual to learn the anatomy of the machine.
-·       Question regarding the thread controller spring, because they’ll need to make that adjustment themselves and should know what it is, where it is, and how to do that.
+*Question regarding the thread controller spring, because they’ll need to make that adjustment themselves and should know what it is, where it is, and how to do that.
-·       Make sure the bobbin case is empty before trying to fill another bobbin. If there is a bobbin left in the bobbin case when winding a new bobbin a thread jam will occur in the bobbin case. Congratulations! You just broke it!
+*Make sure the bobbin case is empty before trying to fill another bobbin. If there is a bobbin left in the bobbin case when winding a new bobbin a thread jam will occur in the bobbin case. Congratulations! You just broke it!
 RE: Changing the needle
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 RE: Demo and instructions for it, (These things need to included.)
-·       Following the safety protocol.
+*Following the safety protocol.
-·       Threading the machine
+*Threading the machine
-·       Filling the bobbin, because people are going to need thread to match their project.
+*Filling the bobbin, because people are going to need thread to match their project.
-·       We need a demo project or projects to choose from. Leather or upholstery?
+*We need a demo project or projects to choose from. Leather or upholstery?
-·       They should have to prove they can remove and replace the needle. This is where they need to know what the scarf is and which direction it should face.
+*They should have to prove they can remove and replace the needle. This is where they need to know what the scarf is and which direction it should face.
-·       Double checking the stitch speed and stitch length, and that they know how to change those settings.
+*Double checking the stitch speed and stitch length, and that they know how to change those settings.
-·       Adjusting thread controller spring is simple and should be known and demonstrated since its function is dependent on the materials being used.
+*Adjusting thread controller spring is simple and should be known and demonstrated since its function is dependent on the materials being used.
-·       In the instruction for the demo students should be encouraged to do test samples before stitching on their actual project.
+*In the instruction for the demo students should be encouraged to do test samples before stitching on their actual project.
-·       I think for the most inexperienced it would be helpful to remind them ‘righty-tight/lefty-loosey re: the tension knob.
+*I think for the most inexperienced it would be helpful to remind them ‘righty-tight/lefty-loosey re: the tension knob.
-·       Stitch length dial works differently than the instruction book says; there is no stopper.
+*Stitch length dial works differently than the instruction book says; there is no stopper.
-·       Part of reformatting the uploaded/downloaded instruction manual should be marking which adjustments listed in the contents should only be performed by the tech. (Or maybe those parts of the manual shouldn’t be on the WIKI at all, in order to avoid confusion.)
+*Part of reformatting the uploaded/downloaded instruction manual should be marking which adjustments listed in the contents should only be performed by the tech. (Or maybe those parts of the manual shouldn’t be on the WIKI at all, in order to avoid confusion.)
 General remarks:
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 Let me know if you'd like me to find any other instructional materials.
 Here is an example of this piece of equipment being used.

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 The Videos:
-https://makernexuswiki.com/wiki/Consew_206RB-4_Walking_Foot_Industrial_Sewing_Machine This is the wiki for some folks who have a very similar machine. Most of their links look good, but should be viewed before being adopted--just to be sure they're relevant. The text is very good--terms and directions are clear and correct; I'd imitate that as much as possible.
+[https://makernexuswiki.com/wiki/Consew_206RB-4_Walking_Foot_Industrial_Sewing_Machine Sewing Wiki]
-https://www.superiorthreads.com/education/thread-twist-explained--'S' and 'Z' twists are very clearly explained. On the Consew you must use 'left twisted thread for upper/needle thread, but you can use either right or left twisted thread for lower/bobbin thread.' According to the folks at Superior the terms left and right twist are not correct terminology. They have a video embedded in the article that explains everything. The Consew needs Z-twist for the needle; Z-twist is the same as left twist. It might be nice to have a loupe among our tools, so students can check this before they thread the machine.
+[https://www.superiorthreads.com/education/thread-twist-explained 'S' & 'Z' Twists]
 Let me know if you'd like me to find any other instructional materials.

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 Complete <strong>The Hub - {{PAGENAME}} Module</strong> at the link below to gain access to the {{PAGENAME}}. The Maker Hub Canvas course pertains to all facilities and equipment contained in the Maker Hub; simply complete the quizzes for the facilities/equipment you wish to use in the Maker Hub. Please email <span style="color:blue">makerhub@georgefox.edu</span> if you have any questions.
-[https://georgefox.instructure.com/enroll/GH36RT Maker Hub Canvas Course]
+[https://georgefox.instructure.com/enroll/R6RF69 Maker Hub Canvas Course]
 ==Troubleshooting==

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	Make sure the dots on the handwheel and frame are aligned before removing or inserting a bobbin.		Make sure the dots on the handwheel and frame are aligned before removing or inserting a bobbin.
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	You will need to know how to replace a broken or damaged needle. The needle must be seated with the scarf to the right. You can be certain the needle is fully seated when you cannot push it up any further in the needle bar. See this article regarding a needle's structure: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_machine_needle		You will need to know how to replace a broken or damaged needle. The needle must be seated with the scarf to the right. You can be certain the needle is fully seated when you cannot push it up any further in the needle bar. See this article regarding a needle's structure: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_machine_needle

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−	Please refer to the manual to learn the anatomy of the machine. You will need to know how to replace a broken or damaged needle. The needle must be seated with the scarf to the right. You can be certain the needle is fully seated when you cannot push it up any further in the needle bar. See this article regarding a needle's structure: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_machine_needle	+	Please refer to the manual to learn the anatomy of the machine.
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−	~~[[File:S-and-z-twist-figure.png\|250px\|thumb\|right\|The difference between S-twist and Z-twist thread.]]~~
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−	On the Consew you must use z- or left twist thread for upper/needle thread, but you can use either s-/right or z-/left twisted thread for lower/bobbin thread. If you use the wrong thread in the needle it will unravel, and the machine will jam. To learn more about this, see [https://www.servicethread.com/blog/left-twist-vs.-right-twist-industrial-sewing-thread-differences-and-applications this explanation].

	· Question regarding the thread controller spring, because they’ll need to make that adjustment themselves and should know what it is, where it is, and how to do that.		· Question regarding the thread controller spring, because they’ll need to make that adjustment themselves and should know what it is, where it is, and how to do that.