does the auto tension work well for thin and thick material?
1600136
I've not experienced any tension problems on thin or thick fabrics with the tension setting on auto. Too, you can easily adjust the tension, should you desire to suit your fabric or sewing style.
1966984
You might think that from the picture, but no, the rope goes through a ratcheted pulley, i.e. you pull it down to set the tension and it stays in place. It also has a safety feature that causes the pulley to slip if you set the tension too high. I highly recommend it for its comfort and ease of use (versus the type that use 30 lb bags of water to set the tension). One drawback - I'm tall (6'4") and because of how far the tension mechanism hangs down, I basically have to sit on the floor when hooking it to a door to get it to work properly.
1030672
I have used it on fleece sweatshirts and tshirts, with a commercial heat press, and after a few washes, it does crack some without a lot of stretching so I would predict that it will crack on a stretchy material fairly quickly.
1704498
No. It has a pull start. Fairly low tension but still requires some effort. It always started within two pulls for me.
1244977
Should be. The tension is fully adjustable with an Allen wrench. It's a quality product.
200615
My mattress is very thick so I appreciate the stretching. It will probably suit your needs as well. I think it is very well made and should stand up to its claim. I have not had any problems with mine.
940933
yes, I think it will although it may not push it to the fully closed/latched positiontension is set during installation, you can increase tension if you are very strong
1194578
I have not used it for more than One half inch thick steel but it worked great. I'm sure it would handle much thicker material.
582372
That depends on your personal settings. The machine allows you to increase and /or decrease tension. You also work at your own speed.
1077674
I think it could. There are rubberish nubs at the ends (two on each end) which would probably help keep it from being pulled or pushed. I would measure the width of your opening to make sure, and ensure you have a few inches of left over for the tensioner to provide tension. Hope this helps!
1282352
It's the strength. The length and the thickness should be the same. Get the 80 lb string if you want more power
1289828
yes! read the directions. don't mean to be rude. i had the same problem. there is a knob in the middle you have to turn and you will be able to get them to move and get the tension you want.
1931953
It should handle the leather nicely. The machine has enough power, but the weak link is the needle, so get a needle that is meant for leather. I suggest using slower speeds to avoid breaking the needle. Trial and error will tell you how much thickness can pass under the presser foot and not bind up. You can also use the old seamstress's trick of lubricating the needle for extra thick spots. Do this by rubbing your thumb and forefinger on your forehead and then on the needle. Most of us have enough oil there to do the trick.
316216
Dear Mrs. Maine, I used it for some time and had no problems with it, I recommend decreasing the pressure of the elastic. regards, Paulo Amaral
352321
It has a minimum tension only, it still requires some effort, like you were using about a 5 lb weight. It was also easier when I held it out at arms length, and used your other hand to stabilize it. I haven't set it any higher and it's been a couple of months.
1050703
That is a distinct possibility. The auto-off feature is a bit irritating to work around. I'd recommend writing down the weight of the object you are taring to just in case.
1521277
Tension settings are never "one size fits all". And at this price you do NOT get automatic tensioning. The only way you know what works, is to test it on scraps of material before you sew on your project. If the machine is not threaded correctly, or the bobbin is in wrong, you will have problems that not even resetting the tension will help. Learn to thread these new Brothers correctly, or you'll have problems and it will seem like the tension is off. The machine will come set at usually 4, and that is for medium weight cotton fabrics. From there on, you need to learn how to set the tension.