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From: mamaknits
Date: 03-07-2007, 11:08 AM (1 of 6)
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I recently won an auction for a Singer Merrittlock 14U44B serger. It was advertised as having differential feed, but when I got it, it had no differential feed assembly at all (it also had no cylinder cover, but that's another issue entirely). Is the differential feed something that I can install myself? I'm pretty handy and mechanically inclined, but I don't want to mess up the machine either, as it seems to work very well and keep it's tensions, etc. Thanks in advance for any advice! |
User: mamaknits
Member since: 02-28-2007 Total posts: 2 |
From: MaryW
Date: 03-07-2007, 11:22 AM (2 of 6)
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Hello and welcome to Sew Whats New. I have no idea of the answer to your problem but there are a few others here who are very knowledgeable about machines. I am very sure they will be able to help out. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: paroper
Date: 03-08-2007, 10:16 PM (3 of 6)
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Differential feed is an adjustment on the machine, more like a tension type adjustment. It is not added on like a foot. AS far as I know the only way to get differential feed is to buy a machine that has it.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Tom Land
Date: 03-09-2007, 09:25 AM (4 of 6)
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The 14u44 has differential feed. Which parts have been removed?
Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: mamaknits
Date: 03-09-2007, 10:27 AM (5 of 6)
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Well, when I open the front cover, the machine has the two screw holes and the vertical slot where the differential feed *should* go, but there's no mechanism. As far as what's inside the machine, I don't know. I should probably take it in to get looked at, huh? Also, the model number on the back is 14U44B. Does the B make a difference? Thank you so much for your help! I was hoping you'd chime in on my thread! |
User: mamaknits
Member since: 02-28-2007 Total posts: 2 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 03-09-2007, 05:10 PM (6 of 6)
| It sounds like it is missing the DF "dial", but the dial is on the outside head of the machine, not inside the looper cover door. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
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