I have an Amara. I contacted my retailer, purchased and replaced the chech spring three times. The longest one lasts is a month now. Will you please tell me where else I can purchase them and keep a bunch on hand? Also, any idea why after five years my check springs will not last now? Now my tension is a mess. I have reset it several times and if I have to move it a crank, it goes back to zero. Can't use the thread break sensor now either. I quilt every single day for customers; I can't handle my machine being out every few weeks.
I have the Amara. And I’ve had issues with my tension changing as I quilt. What I mean is that my tension dial is not remaining in the position I set it at. Is there a way to tighten the knob?
The process is exactly the same - I think all the Fusions have Electronic Tension Measurement but if not there is another video for machines that do not have it - a little simpler.
Wear marks on the inside of the spring from the thread cycling through it and cutting it are one sign - unfortunately the most common is a broken spring. Also shredding/tension issues - you can see if the spring has weakened and is not keeping the thread taught. This link will give you some more info: www.longarm-tech.com/knowledge-base/take-up-spring
Thank you so much. I replaced mine today with your video. It wasn't terrible. My spring had a small silver nick in it. The thread was rough going through there. Saved a ton of money instead of having to hull it into a dealer.
Thank you for giving me the confidence to troubleshoot and repair the problem with the check spring on my Simply Sixteen! No more broken threads!!
Glad to help Loa - helping longarmers keep their machines rockin' is what the site is all about.
I have an Amara. I contacted my retailer, purchased and replaced the chech spring three times. The longest one lasts is a month now. Will you please tell me where else I can purchase them and keep a bunch on hand? Also, any idea why after five years my check springs will not last now? Now my tension is a mess. I have reset it several times and if I have to move it a crank, it goes back to zero. Can't use the thread break sensor now either. I quilt every single day for customers; I can't handle my machine being out every few weeks.
where can I buy a check spring?
I have the Amara. And I’ve had issues with my tension changing as I quilt. What I mean is that my tension dial is not remaining in the position I set it at. Is there a way to tighten the knob?
Do you have a video for a Handi Quilter 24 Fusion check spring replacement
The process is exactly the same - I think all the Fusions have Electronic Tension Measurement but if not there is another video for machines that do not have it - a little simpler.
Wish had a closer look
What is the indicator / symptom that occurs for this to need replaced?
Wear marks on the inside of the spring from the thread cycling through it and cutting it are one sign - unfortunately the most common is a broken spring. Also shredding/tension issues - you can see if the spring has weakened and is not keeping the thread taught. This link will give you some more info: www.longarm-tech.com/knowledge-base/take-up-spring
@@LongarmTech thank you! I appreciate your investment in educating us.
Mine broke and fell off while quilting.
Thank you so much. I replaced mine today with your video. It wasn't terrible. My spring had a small silver nick in it. The thread was rough going through there. Saved a ton of money instead of having to hull it into a dealer.