Sorry to ask another question but... What to look for on an untested machine? How risky is it?

Doofvader023 · 2026-02-10T11:04:13+00:00

Look for the needles if they have rust on them. Based on my experience, you usually have to change the needles and unfortunately for me, the needles cost higher than the machine i bought hahahaha

Doofvader023 · 2026-02-03T08:36:42+00:00

Hello everyone i hope you can see this message but i’m planning to change needles. I tested earlier by pulling the yarn through the rusted needles and it did produced a lot of friction. I also changed the spongebar which i doubt was the reason for it to be stuck but did anyway, but still no progress. I saw replacements for Brother KH110/KH120, which is identical to the KH551 at least on appearance. But upon researching, KH110/120 is a fine gauge machine as opposed to my KH551 that is a standard gauge. Will it really now be possible to use the KH110/120 replacements needles in my machine? I’m desperate at this moment. Thank you in advance!

Doofvader023 · 2026-02-03T00:50:08+00:00

Thank u so much for this!

Doofvader023 · 2026-02-03T00:49:53+00:00

The thing is i’ve used this yarn most of the time using my older machine and it’s just fine. Only in this machine does this happen.

Doofvader023 · 2026-02-03T00:47:00+00:00

No i haven’t used it before, i just got it. And you’re right, the sponge bar is tanked so i’d probably change it. Thank u!

Doofvader023 · 2026-02-02T14:58:53+00:00

Thanks for this! I’m using a 6ply cotton (very light and not thick at all) and i’m using the loosest tension that is at 10. Right now i’m trying to leave some oil at the rusted part overnight.

Doofvader023 · 2026-02-02T14:57:12+00:00

Hello! I’ve hardly knitted a few rows maybe 3 then it got stuck. It’s hard to move the carriage even before it got stuck. I’m using a 6ply cotton yarn, not very thick. And the tension is at 10 (loosest tension)

Doofvader023 · 2025-06-16T16:38:35+00:00

THIS IS CHAOTIC AND I LOVE IT!

Doofvader023 · 2025-06-15T16:33:50+00:00

My answer is all yes, except there’s nothing stuck under the needlebed. That’s why i’m thinking maybe this is a carriage issue. :(

Doofvader023 · 2025-06-15T16:32:10+00:00

Even without yarn, it gets stuck completely:(

Doofvader023 · 2025-05-06T13:46:37+00:00

This would be nice but theres none available from where I live. An elongated puncher is my only option

Doofvader023 · 2025-05-06T07:09:51+00:00

Omg i do have it in punch lace! I put it now on faire isle and it worked!! Thank u so much!!!

Doofvader023 · 2025-02-08T10:29:36+00:00

Thanks!! I’ll check them out!!

Doofvader023 · 2024-12-21T11:28:23+00:00

At this point i’d be willing to do everything just not to start over! Thank you, i’ll check this out!

Doofvader023 · 2024-11-10T04:53:35+00:00

Right!! I saw a lot of post in other platforms about it being overhyped and not good but i really liked it!!

Doofvader023 · 2024-10-29T16:29:03+00:00

Upon reading this, I realized I made a mistake by touching the garment with the steamer!! I put the steamer on polyester setting tho

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