National serger--help!!
sewin mama
years ago. We moved away from the state where I purchased it and couldn't
remember the name of the shop now if I tried.
The problem is I've broken both screws that hold the needles in and the
local sewing machine guy doesn't know where to get some to match.
I was told a long time ago that this serger was the same exact model as one
of the "big name" machines, but can't remember which one. (Can you tell I'm
getting old and forgetful?}
If any of you can point me in the right direction, it'd be much appreciated.
This serger is a workhorse and I'd like to get it running again.
Thanks!
Cindy
Michael Daly
> The problem is I've broken both screws that hold the needles in and the
> local sewing machine guy doesn't know where to get some to match.
What kind of screws are these? Are they set screws, where you use an
Allan key (L-shaped with a hex head) or small bolts with a head that
you use with a screwdriver?
I find it hard to believe that he can't find something. Even Home Depot
stocks lots of different set screws and bolts of different sizes, even some
that are metric. If it's an odd size metric, there are specialty machine
shop suppliers that will have them. Is National the same as Panasonic
or is it a different National? Regardless, it's likely a metric thread.
Mike
CW
proprietary screws. Take it to a good hardware store (not Home Depot or the
like) and they will be able to fit it with screws.
"Michael Daly" <micha...@rogers.notthis.com> wrote in message
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Joanne
If you have no luck at the hardware store, try a good auto
parts store if you still have one.
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Life is about the journey, not about the destination.
sewin mama
can't find these screws in a hardware store and if you tried to insert
something that seemed to fit, it would ruin the threads. He's checking to
see if he has them in stock and will call me back. I found out that Necchi
made a similar model.
I want to get the machine going again. It serged beautifully, but being
older, it doesn't have all the bells and whistles my newer machine has. It's
as heavy as a truck and twice as strong :)
Thanks to all of you for your great answers. I've always been a lurker and
have learned so much.
Cindy
NEP
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