Jordan wrote:

Jim Chandler wrote:

did you change the foot plate to the wide hole when you were
selecting other than straight stitch? I've done the same thing a
couple of times when in a hurry and, as you said, smashed the needle.

Jim Chandler


No, the wide hole is standard.
It could be that the mechanical timing is out, but I doubt it and have
lost interest in this machine anyway.
Makes me think: should I avoid CNC metalworking machinery?

That's a thought. do you know how to time a machine? It's not that
difficult and you may be right. The needle may be hitting the looper or
other part of the bobbin.

Jim Chandler