The NeedleBar

Bobbin Winder Types

Vickers "Modele de Luxe"


Courtesy of Claire Sherwell


TO WIND THE BOBBIN

Place the reel on the spindle nearest the fly-wheel, pass the cotton as it comes from the reel through the eyelet (11) between the two tension discs (12) then under the bar (13), and then into the hole at the end of the bobbin.

Unless the cotton passes behind the guide bar, the bobbin will not wind evenly.

From the inside now press down the gate (R) and insert the bobbin in the winder so that the at the end fits over the driving pin (Q), draw out the piston (H) and place the other end of the bobbin in position; then push up firmly the knob on winder at point (N), listening closely for two distinct clicks which ensure that the rubber ring is in contact with the balance wheel (C), and proceed to wind bobbin by turning the handle of the machine.

Should the rubber ring not make contact with the balance wheel , adjustment can be made by turning the screw (T) slightly to the left, first releasing locking screw at the side, making sure it is tightened again after the adjustment has been made.

If needed, the bobbin can be wound whilst the machine is being worked, as it requires no attention and disconnects itself when full.


© Alan Quinn 2000
This web site may not be reproduced or distributed in part or in whole without the prior written permission of the author