I have never used any of this thread. I'm using the V-69 and V-92, as sold
by SailRite in my Ultrafeed machine. However, my previous machine was a
Pfaff 130 (I think). I seem to remember problems with thread tension also,
even with lighter treated threads.

If your spool of thread is 'off machine' you can gain some additional
tension/friction by threading it through the several holes in the machine
spool pegs (if you don't have those with holes, check with a machine repair
shop).

Since I'm not really into machine repair or adjustment I can only recommend
you as someone who is. If you purchased your thread from Sailrite, you could
call Matt for machine adjustment advice. He is always very helpful.

Steve
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Steve wrote:

I have saved enough Sunbrella to make a regulation sail cover. However,
because I have Dutchman sail flaking system (which I'm not totally happy
with. Subject or an earlier Post!), I want to make a 'trial cover and
give it a couple seasons to see how everything works out.

Not a bad idea.

I have my own sail/canvas machine and can knock out a cover in a day if
don't have to worry about mistakes or wasting expensive Sunbrella.

Have you ever used Tenara (PTFE) thread? We're starting to make a full
boat cover for our C27, but having a devil of a time getting the Tenara
to run on her Pfaff. The problem seems to be that we can't set the upper
tension high enough. It is supposed to be great stuff though, and
guaranteed
for lifetime against UV degradation.

Does anyone have any experience with covers made out of the (relatively)
superior silver tarp material??

Nope.

Thanks,

Steve
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