CHECKING AND CHANGING A SPONGE BAR (NEEDLE RETAINING BAR)

[@nyperi13]

Thanks so much, Sally! Your videos are incredibly helpful! 😘

[@annthompson3246]

I just bought a 2nd hand machine broke so many needles, until I saw your video, I removed old sponge will buy a new one, I can't thank you enough ❤

[@sallybutcherskalamundakrafts]

Glad to hear it helped.

[@jackbowies]

Your videos are the best!!! Thank you so much!

[@superduper312]

Thank you Sally! This was super helpful.

[@flatbedlove]

This saved me today - BUT HOW did you load the new sponge onto a sponge bar? What I ordered before today arrived with foam on one side and a black material on the other. No sticky backing. Help.

[@sallybutcherskalamundakrafts]

I buy a complete bar with the sponge already attached to it. There are TH-cam videos showing how to replace it, but not by me!

[@flatbedlove]

Thank you. I did just find a supplier in Canada of the whole spongebar piece with sponge on it ($40!) I hope my repair works. :)

[@hagare5419]

Thanks for the nice demo!

[@annthompson3246]

Sally, when I get sorted I would love to know about the leavers, I don't understand them. Thanks so much 🍀🇮🇪

[@sallybutcherskalamundakrafts]

My videos on pattern knitting will explain what the levers do, but ask if you don’t understand

[@wilmaravesloot6399]

Thanks for this nice video! Just one question , do you also need to replace the ‘plastic’ bar at the ribber?

[@sallybutcherskalamundakrafts]

No, the plastic bars generally do not need replacing.

[@wilmaravesloot6399]

Thanks for the quick answer! I think I found the problem with the help of your video. I will try to solve it tomorrow.

[@carolcook8029]

Hi. Thank you for the information. Where do I buy a new sponge bar? I have a singer 580. Its nearly the same as your machine. Could you send a link to buy a new sponge bar please. Regards Carol

[@sallybutcherskalamundakrafts]

It depends where you are located.

[@carolcook8029]

@@sallybutcherskalamundakrafts Victoria Australia 😄

[@sallybutcherskalamundakrafts]

@@carolcook8029 sorry, I’m not familiar with suppliers in Australia. Try googling for a Silver Reed supplier - there is someone called Susan Glaus who supplies parts. Or EBay.

[@carolcook8029]

@sallybutcherskalamundakrafts 🤣 okay thank you 😊

[@solelymusicable]

Where do you buy new needle retainer bars like that? I have a vintage machine that uses the same type of needle retainer you've got, but I don't know where to get replacements.
Thank you for your video, by the way. Very informative and helpful for newbies like me.

[@sallybutcherskalamundakrafts]

I’m in the U.K. and I get mine from Andee Knits

[@susantaylor8532]

Thanks for the great video, do you happen to know off-hand if it is ok to store a knitting machine for a few months in its case without the sponge bar in? I have cleaned my KH 836 machine and sponge bar was flat and got a brand new one but would rather not install that incase it flattens again. Thanks

[@sallybutcherskalamundakrafts]

Yes, it’s okay to store without the sponge bar. But wrap the bar in clingfilm, as they can dry out. And keep the machine flat, don’t store on its end.

[@annthompson3246]

Sally where do I find your video explaining lavers, thanks 😊

[@sallybutcherskalamundakrafts]

Just search in TH-cam for Pattern Knitting on a Silver Reed, and Knitting a Round Neck in Fairisle. These both cover the function of the side levers, and the Russell Levers

[@annthompson3246]

Thanks very much 🌺

[@charlottepetit7353]

Bonjour quel épaisseur de mousse me faut il pour ma machine a tricoter Toyota sk 858 svp cordialement

[@sallybutcherskalamundakrafts]

Hello, sorry I’m not sure exactly which thickness is correct, but most new sponges are 10-12mm thick.

[@camit3763]

Thank you.