Originally Posted by
blickblocks
For those of you using a Juki, I haven't the slightest clue why my thread keeps breaking. Last thing I worked on was sewing through 4 layers of cheap 2 inch webbing for a strap modification, and I had to turn the drive manually because as soon as I added some power it would snap. I'm using upholstery thread. Is this no good? Dan what kind of thread did you use on Pegasus? I want to try some better stuff.
Definitely check 2 things about the needle -- first, make sure it's inserted correctly! With industrials you can rotate the needle 360 degrees; there's no flat to keep it inserted perfectly. I've inserted one backwards before and spent long minutes going crazy until I realized my mistake.
If the needle's inserted correctly, try changing it - a dull needle can cause no end of headaches.