Machine Elna Supermatic 722010 When I sew with a single cam all works properly the problem comes with any twin cam, the upper cam follower has a spring holding it away from the cam, how do I get the upper cam follower to engage the upper cam. The machine is perfect with a single cam or straight stitch just the twin cams are the problem. Any one have a macro shot of the inside of the cam cover with a twin cam installed and the upper cam follower in contact with the cam.
Have you resolved this issue, I have a Supermatic at home so might be able to assist you?Have you resolved this issue, I have a Supermatic at home so might be able to assist you?
No I've not found the problem yet I need a closeup picture of the twin cam with the upper and lower cam followers engaged to get the twin cam stitch pattern.No I've not found the problem yet I need a closeup picture of the twin cam with the upper and lower cam followers engaged to get the twin cam stitch pattern.
I've just shot some pics of mine, can you email me on [email protected] and I'll send them directly to you? Embedding them into this page they won't be clear enough.I've just shot some pics of mine, can you email me on [email protected] and I'll send them directly to you? Embedding them into this page they won't be clear enough.
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I don't suppose it would be so simple as setting the wheel inside the elnagraph to "A" to engage the automatic stitches? I've done it myself once or twice LOL.
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Hi Beverly, My suggestion is that you join up the Yahoo group called "Elna Heirlooms" you'll find lots of very helpful fellow supermatic owners there and probably what you are looking for too. Here is one page from the manual for threading the bobbin into tension, once you've mastered this on the Elnas, its the same for all the Swiss ones.
Yes, top threading is important, you need to get the thread into the tension discs and also the take up lever. Have you cleaned out the tension discs too? these do get gummed up with fibres and dye particles sometimes. Just turn tension down to zero and "floss" between discs with the selvage edge of a clean piece of waste cotton fabric.
Might see you over on Yahoo, several of the members there are really knowledgeable on these great machines. cheers Tallygirl
not unless you can find another swiss elna, like star series su. check bobbin in right way, holes on top to wind and load. you havent bought anothet type bobbin??? go to www.arizonaexpressionz.com and download a manual for supermatic. then read bobbin winding and threading carefully and rewinf bobbin and thread up again. make sure thread goes into tension spring all the way. bobbin should turn anticlockwise when yoou pull thread. also please brush clean bobbin holder area and check for any threads caught there. now a drop of quality clear machine oil in middle hole and gently run for 30secs to work in. do this every time you get your machine out. there are several oiling points shown in manual. oil them. these machines are quality but yours may need love tlc from a elna tech especially if it has not been serviced in a while. but a well maintained elna will out stitch a new plastic machine any day in my humble opinion. if you want to join yahoo group elna heirlooms, experts who service their own and share photos info manuals and love these vintage classics.
I would love to take these off your hands as my Mum has an Elna Supermatic that was her mum's. Could you email me on [email protected], I'd be happy to pay postage to ship, I'm up on the Gold Coast.
Try the usual eBay route, but also approach any Sewing Repair shop as they often acquire odd bits from old machines....We had 9 disks for a lady with an Elna SU only last week, all from a machine traded 2 years ago and really beyond resale.
There are two types of discs - single and double.
For the thinner single discs do as follows:
1.Turn stitch width knob to "0"
2. Turn stitch length knob to "0"
3. Insert the single disc
4. Turn the top selector to "A"
5. Make sure the needle selector is in the centered position.
6. You may now choose any stitch length or width you wish. I usually try "3" for the width and 1/2 for the length to start.
For the thicker double discs do as follows:
1.Turn stitch width knob to "0"
2. Turn stitch length knob to "0"
3. Insert the double disc
4. Turn the top selector to "A"
5. Make sure the needle selector is in the centered position.
6. You may now choose any stitch width.
7. The stitch length must be put on "A" - this is the difference between the single and double discs! I hope this helps!
I don't suppose it would be so simple as setting the wheel inside the elnagraph to "A" to engage the automatic stitches? I've done it myself once or twice LOL.
Have you resolved this issue, I have a Supermatic at home so might be able to assist you?
No I've not found the problem yet I need a closeup picture of the twin cam with the upper and lower cam followers engaged to get the twin cam stitch pattern.
I've just shot some pics of mine, can you email me on [email protected] and I'll send them directly to you? Embedding them into this page they won't be clear enough.
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