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Hi
Can some one help me to find a sponge bar - I think this is what it is called; it goes under the needles.
Please help - with out this my machine is under the bed!
Thank you
Angie
Your Responses
Hi,
I found this website which may be of help:
http://knittsings.com/how-to-make-a-knitting-machine-needle-retainer-sponge-bar-part-1-remove-the-old-and-clean-for-new/
If you really can't buy a new one - it looks very possible to make good the old one!
I usually buy from bsk - they are on eBay and you may be able to contact them to see if they can get a sponge bar to fit.
Southampton, HampshirePosted by Wrapaholic on 01/15 at 07:09 AM
Hi Wrapaholic
I would like to buy a new one but if I can't thanks for the information but where do you buy the felt?
Do you cut it to fit?
Thanks
Angie
Posted by angelina on 01/15 at 08:44 AM
Hi, Have you tried Ebay, I have just bought one for my old Jones Brother 910. Price was reasonable as well.
Also try BSK - they are usually very helpful.
Gail
Posted by Gail Rees on 01/16 at 08:18 AM
Hi, I have just followed the instructions on Knitsings for my Toyota 901 - sponge bars are no longer available.
I bought 1/2 inch foam on ebay and some woven iron-on interfacing but it is rather a loose weave and I think Vilene might be better. A rotary cutter sliced through the foam really cleanly. I am really pleased with the result.
Posted by Sue P on 01/17 at 01:59 PM