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by loosie 08 Nov 2011 ( edited Nov 14'11 11:37 )
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How often do you replace your embroidery hoops? I have only had my machine for about a year and my hoop looks like it's gonna fall apart. The screw is worn and the hoop has seen better days. I don't think I made any more than 40 designs with this machine.

I have sent out two emails out for a snap press and still no response to the email. I guess a $100.00 purchase isn't worth there while...

Everyone have a blessed evening gonna go and be a MOM now to my family. night night.

Comments (19)
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by mysugarfootswife 08 Nov 2011
+12
Not your hoops. Your machine. Mine are 5 years o9lod and I've replaced the screws and that's all. Once.
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
Thanks
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by kttyhwk4 08 Nov 2011
+9
I've had to replace screw on one hoop and the nut on the other, Hoop is still in great condition.
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
Thanks
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by ansalu 08 Nov 2011
+9
I use my hoops very often (have a small business) and the only thing that I changed in my first 5x7-hoop where the screw and the screw-nut because I overwind it a little bit to strong ;-)
Greetings, Bettina
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
Imay have the same problem, thanks for the tip
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by grandmamek 08 Nov 2011
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I have never replaced a hoop. Once I had to replace the screw in one of them. My machine is about 5 or 6 years old.
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
Thats good to know!
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by marcellelewis 09 Nov 2011
+10
I have never replaced anything on a hoop. I am very careful with mine and hang them on an s-hook in a closet when not in use.

I would say it is unusual for your hoop to be worn after only one year. Does your dealer have the replacement parts? You may just need to buy a new hoop instead of parts. Would you share with us the brand?

Marcelle
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
I have a brother se-400 I can get replacement hoops, just rather buy fabric...LOL! Thanks
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by mi30kaja 09 Nov 2011
+11
My Machine is 6 years old and I have never replaced a hoop. I would be checking back to where you purchased your machine.
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
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by asterixsew 09 Nov 2011
+8
Please can I ask what machine you have?
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
Brother se-400, not fancy like the ladies here have but I can't afford any other machine at this time.
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by dino 09 Nov 2011
+8
My machine is 9 yrs old and I use it almost daily and never had to replace a hoop. I am careful not to drop them or tighten the screw too much.
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by dino 09 Nov 2011
I would check with my dealer or service tech
by loosie 09 Nov 2011
I think I may get a new screw, for it. Thanks
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by darmoola 09 Nov 2011
+7
Wow! I'm like everyone else...I have a Bernina and use it often. My hoops are in great shape...maybe a little dirty (LOL) but that's it. Good luck! I would guess they should be under warrenty.
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
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by ashta 09 Nov 2011
+8
I have both a Singer Futura and a Viking Diamond and the only hoop problem I've had was when I stripped the screw on one of the Futura hoops ... the mechanism was really inexpensive (less than $2.00) and easy to replace myself. I would take the recommendations of others here and check with your dealer as soon as possible to see if they will replace or repair. Good luck!
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
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by sewdoctor 09 Nov 2011
+6
My Babylock is 12 years old, and my hoops are fine, you should be able to replace the screw. I also have a brother machine, that I cracked the inner hoop..but have taped it with a piece of plastic covering the crack, and it works.
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
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by sewmom 09 Nov 2011
+6
When it breaks.
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
Good advise .... LOL!
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by gigi70alvarran 09 Nov 2011
+5
I have a brother 270D my hoop is 4x4 is clean an my machine is about 5 years old .
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
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by juanitadenney 09 Nov 2011
+4
I have used all my hoops many many times and never had a problem with any of them so I think you should contact the dealer and they should replace it if you've only used it maybe 40 times. Good luck to you.
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
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by mops 09 Nov 2011
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My first machine was a Brother Galaxy, bought in 1993. My daughter used it till May when she got my Designer1 (1998) and has given it to a friend. Both are still in great working order. The inner ring of one of the Brother hoops is cracked and a bit of glue made a quick fix, and one of the screws is replaced by a nut and bolt from a hardware store, cost about $1. That's all. No problems with any of the others.
I'd go and see my dealer about it!!
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
I will send the hubby in for a new screw, well that sounded bad...lol. I have many projects to go yet before christmas, I need the hoop to work through these next few weeks before it takes a dive. Thank you for the advise.
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by edithfarminer 09 Nov 2011
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I only ever had a problem with 1 hoop. Have a D1 from Husqvarne, was the new square hoop from them. persued it and finally got a new hoop. complain and complain, becuase should be better and insist they give you a new one. Good luck.
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
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by nanabs 09 Nov 2011
+3
Wow My hoops are at least 7 years old and never had to replace a screw or hoop. All are in great shape and I use them 3-4 times a week with many projects each time. Even after embroidery on 8 pretty heavy silky jackets with fleece like lining. I have a Brother 2003 ULT. Like others have said I'd contact the dealer. They should have lasted longer than that. *4U Good Luck
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by loosie 09 Nov 2011
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by susiesembroidery 09 Nov 2011
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I am sorry to hear about your hoop-problems. I am sure that your dealer will have a look at it, and hopefully replace it with another hoop, since you have not used it much. I use mine daily with heavy embroidery and only replaced the screw once and the nut twice. I have a Bernina. My dealer is very helpful and always willing to assist me. Good luck!**
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by susiesembroidery 09 Nov 2011
Sorry, forgot to say: I have had mine for about four years and it is still in excellent condition.. I hang them up in a closed cupboard at night. ***
by loosie 10 Nov 2011
Thanks!
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by castelyn 09 Nov 2011
+4
Well I hope you have sorted out the problem. My hoops have been used so often. Have had to change the nut and skrew a few times. Could not get the skew from our local hardware, had to buy it from Elna. Hugs Yvonne
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by loosie 10 Nov 2011
Gonna get the screw the hoop is still okay!