SpokaneDude 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2019 I just bought a Stonfo Bobtec 1 bobbin, which I really like. The only problem is that when pressure is applied to the adjustment to tighten the spool bearings, it squeaks when I pull for more thread. I don't want to apply any oil to the spool bearings for fear of contaminating the thread. Any ideas how to prevent this? SpokaneDude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2019 twist a tapered candle in the holes of the spool vert fine coat of vaseline ob the bobbin holder spool burronts rub a lead pencil (graphite) on the bobbin holder spool buttoms Rub a finger on the side of your nose to remove the facial oil an apply it to the bobbin buttons now you think of other ideas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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SpokaneDude 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2019 Thanks for the wax suggestion; however, I found that it "greases" the connection between the spool bearings and the thread spool, thereby nullifying the effect of the pressure sleeve. However, the last two, pencil lead and facial oil have promise, and I'm going to try them next. I would have replied sooner, but the forum was down for several hours. SD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIER 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2019 SD, it's been like that for a longggggg time. I have the same problem with my bobbin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McFlyLures 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2019 I have that exact bobbin and love it, I also get a squeak and have started to enjoy the sound. Haha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FWALSH 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2020 A bit of candle wax in the thread spool holes stops the noise for me . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2020 A very long time ago, I seem to recall discs of thin teflon coated plastic that could be placed between the legs of the bobbin and the holes in tying thread spool to stop squeeking and to smooth the rotation of the thread spool when using the bobbin. Do I wonder if masking off the spools of thread and spraying the spool ends with a dry teflon coating would do the same thing. Or spraying the bobbin legs that insert into the spool. https://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Non-Stick-Dry-Film-Lubricant-Aerosol/dp/B003UTX0R8/ref=asc_df_B003UTX0R8/? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites