I have a brother xl5012 and would like to change the spool pin..not sure if its broken? the one on top is silver and the spare is plastic..not sure what to do..the manual has no answers.. thank you

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hi i have the same machine listed on ebay works great just the foot need to be replaced hope that helps

SOURCE: Lost Spool pin and cap for QuikStitch SP-402

Welcome to FixYa. If you have a spool stand, that might work as long as you can thread the machine properly (give it a try!). When the thread is placed on the machine's spool pin, the spool cap keeps the thread in place and helps the thread unwind evenly - so if you are using a spool pin, you really do need a spool cap.

If the spool stand works, you are good to go. If you need to order replacement parts, I've provided a link the manufacturer's website. From there, you can contact customer support and find out if parts are available. If you can't order replacement parts, ask customer service if the machine is compatible with another brand. Another option would be to buy a spool pin and cap at a sewing machine dealer. Take the machine with you and and make sure the parts fit before you buy them.

Here's the link to the site I mentioned:

http://www.topinnovations.com/products/sew/SP-402/SP-402.html


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Take it to an older sewing machine mechanic who knows where to find "Replacement Parts" and can repair it. The part you are referring to is a crank slide which can be purchased by a dealer from PD60( a wholesale parts supplier) The part number is 4114948-01 A word of caution. Normally, there is another part which fails frequently on these machines which is the cam stack. It will crack and either make noise on patterns or distort the patterns. That replacement part # is 4111596-01. Get an estimate first to be sure you like the machine this much. Please do not rate this as '"thanks for trying". It needs to be better than that or don't rate it at all . Thank you
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SOURCE: Broken needle threader?

Hi - welcome to FixYa. I have this machine, and unfortunately, the cassettes can break. If the threader worked when you first got your machine, I would suggest buying a new cassette (even if your threader is working). A second cassette is very handy because you can thread your next color in the extra cassette before the machine stops for the next color change - when the machine does stop, just put in the second cassette, and thread the other with the next color - speeds things up alot. And, if one of the cassettes does break, you aren't sitting in a puddle waiting for a new one.. You can find the thread cassettes for sale on a variety of sites - this is where I buy mine:

http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Store_id=492&page_id=17

Some of the 270Ds came with a spool pin - look in your manual for a picture and for the instructions for installing and using the spool pin. You can use it for spool of thread that are too large for the cassette and I think you can leave it installed on your machine all the time. If you don't have your manual, leave a comment and I'll look mine and check the instructions.

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SOURCE: Jammed spool pin on a Brother CE5000 PRW sewing machine

Try a little oil and let it set befor pulling.

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