Archive of Thread: New Taitexma 160 Back

2 years ago

Hi! 

I just received a new Taitexma 160 & in the process of setting it up I see it has an extra wire loop on the threading mast. (See pic below) Does anyone know what it is for? It isn’t in the video here either. 

Thank you! 

2 years ago
One of my Brothers has the same... Never found out what it is for lol... 

2 years ago
Too funny! I was watching Sue’s video & there isn’t one on that machine. Must be something new, but it would be nice to know how to use it! �

2 years ago
i have never found it necessary to use this on my Brother machines but  the manuals tell you to use it with the contrast yarn when knitting a single motif.

Jenny

2 years ago
Funny, my TH160 mast doesn't have it.  But my other Brother machines do have it.

Apparently this is called a sub take-up spring.  I found 2 references to this in the manuals.

Thread lace: (not available on the TH160)

Adds more tension to the main yarn when knitting thread lace


@Jenny M Benson is right, it is also used for isolated motifs

Adds more tension to the contrasting yarn.

2 years ago
Well, I thought it was for something like that! � That makes sense. The manual for this machine leaves a lot to be desired…so glad you’re here, Sue…& all my other knitting buddies!

2 years ago
😄  I agree about the manual.  

I'll add this information to the course material.

2 years ago
I knew you would jump on this & I also thought you would want to know about this for the course. I’m enjoying learning about the machine from your videos! You’re the best!

2 years ago
The tech guy at allbrands said it’s never used & he doesn’t know why it’s on the machine. 

2 years ago
I updated our Quick Start course with the info about 2 issues in the manual

https://www.knititnow.com/challenge/86/Group/5950/item

2 years ago

That’s great! Thanx! Nice seeing you live today! 
Guess I’ll get back to my T-160 course now!

 

2 years ago
New question about the Taitexma T-160
Has anyone found a source for 6 mm garter bars or mini garter bars?
Kris Krafter has 6.5 mm.