Hook Timing on Juki DDL 8700

- Hook Timing on the Juki DDL 8700 -
If you own a Juki DDL-8700, or any industrial sewing machine for that matter, the hook will jam up at some point and you'll need to retime the machine. One of our senior technicians shows me point by point, how to retime the Juki DDL-8700 and talks about the common mistakes people make when trying to do it. I knew nothing walking into this recording but feel confident I could retime the hook by myself after making the video. So if your machine is jamming up a lot, skipping stitches, or burning thread, you may just need to retime the hook with this video. If it turns out that you need a new Juki DDL-8700 Hook, just visit www.cutsew.com/B18301270A0-Ju...

[@phyllismeiring2409]

I watched this 3x and managed to set the timer on my JUKI TL98Q. It "broke", needle locked, I panicked because I had a quilt to complete and a deadline to meet! Repair folks booked for months so I searched for help and found your instructions; THANK YOU!!!! 👏

[@CutSew]

Wonderful!

[@lmccalls2184]

Thank you so much for the detailed timing tutorial. I live 2 hours away from the nearest sewing repair person. So, I’m grateful for this video.

[@CutSew]

You are so welcome!

[@loizaedgington9452]

I had trouble with my machine and found you. Thank you so much. I fixed it with your video. Thank you. I have a small tailoring shop, and you saved my day.

[@bashfulseagull]

Your technician clearly explained the steps, fantastic. I have a BROTHER DB2-B797 and your video allowed me to fix the timing myself. Thankyou 🙏 From Australia 🦘

[@kellybikeco]

great video! my Juki DU-141 was eating needles so i pulled the rotary hook and found it was seized... upon trying to un-seize it i broke it right where the position finger goes... so i bought a new rotary hook and watched your video for proper setup... man, straight forward and down to earth... my foot was loose too and your video helped me figure out how to align it and now my Juki DU-141 sews like a dream! thank you for your taking the time to make this video!

[@CutSew]

Thanks for the comment. We're excited to make videos that can actually help you fix/tune your machines!

[@kellybikeco]

@@CutSew you bet... my machine runs like a dream btw!

[@sb1523]

All these years I never knew there is a timing mark on the needle bar. Great explanation.

[@CutSew]

Thanks for watching!

[@nkatekobaloyi9027]

Thank you so much, as a woman & not knowing anything about fixing my machines but through this video I managed to set my timing 🎉🎉🎉saved a lot of money

[@femalehustlecowithzee]

Thank you so much for this video. I didn’t even know my timing was messed up I just thought I had cheap thread or my needle was too small. So I purchased new thread and new needles in my thread just kept shredding and then I came across this wonderful video. Followed every step and now my problem is gone. 😊 I’m a happy camper!

[@ngetich5421]

After watching like 5 times I understood the importance of the two marks on the needle clamp and i managed to solve the issue of timing on my machine. Thank you soo much 🙏🙏

[@MissDeliana]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video! It was super helpful. I had some thread break and get caught under the feed dogs and that ended up messing with the hook timing too, with your help I was able to remove the plate and feed dogs to remove the thread, and then fix the hook timing and re-assemble everything perfectly. Edited to add: and y'all seem like such nice people, I felt like there was some good banter in there too so it was a pleasant video to watch.

[@CutSew]

Really glad the video allowed you to troubleshoot in a jam. Keith, the guy talking in the video has been working on these machines for over 40 years. He's a wealth of knowledge in this niche industry. Props to him for helping us learn the re-timing!

[@gergemall]

Super great video .❤

[@hwally777]

I am in absolute awe of the beautiful detail and focus of this video. You are both wonderful instructors. Thank you

[@rukhsanaali-sd9wq]

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[@vickiesspotburcham6144]

So thankful for this video! I broke a piece off the basket trying to remove a thread jam. So once I got my new part and put it back together, I realized the timing was off, and with the help of this video, I was able to time it myself. Again, thank you so much! ☺

[@FrenkieMaster]

This video saved my hair on head. Thanks dude 👍

[@tarirochirongwe2099]

Thank you so much😍!!!! Its a great tutorial. Was able to reset my timing in less than 30 mins. I was panicking its had been raining for more than 24 hrs and the repair person couldnt come yet I had an urgent order to finish

[@ednachery560]

Thank you so much, I couldn't find anyone to fix my machine. I followed the instructions and I did it . This is so great, good job!

[@pfsantos007]

Excellent video. My mom's machine has been sitting idle for 5 years. An old ddl 555. Broke a needle due to not inserting the bobbin housing till it latchedand before I know it checking out related videos. Now understand the bobbin side much better. And was threading the wrong way too.

[@dawndawn308]

Hi I just want to thank you for this information it has helped me so much it cost me so much money for someone to come to my house to repair my machine something I can do for myself ❤❤

[@warrenkane6290]

Thank you for putting this video up my wife was having problems with the bobbin thanks to you I was able to fix the problem.

[@buttersbabyone]

Thanks for excellent explanation and close up video! Knocked the timing off and was able to fix quick and not put me behind at my tailor shop.

[@CutSew]

You're welcome!

[@nardiastewart5604]

I can't say thank you enough 🙏 this video have saved me soo much money thank you again

[@mikes8839]

Ty for video, learn another. New to sewing machines.

[@KellyDannemann]

This is a really good video, very detail and attention to every aspect. Really appreciate it so much. Thank you for taking the time to explain this in full detail with much explanations.

[@yengejenny2678]

Thank you so much ☺️ Good teacher thank you for saving me I have so much clothes to sew

[@joelgill4489]

Thank you so much for this information. God bless you.😊

[@CutSew]

You are so welcome

[@nomada.adventure]

So thankful for this video!

[@iulianahorgos2193]

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[@esthernicegal5929]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial 🥰

[@susanhycenth2366]

Thank you so much Sir’s this was really help❤❤❤

[@BS-ug5ei]

You guys just saved me. Thanks A lot!!

[@littlebitwired8567]

Brilliant! Thank you!!

[@CutSew]

You're very welcome!

[@maiyialee7776]

Thank you for the detailed video. Trying to fix the timing on mine as thread got jammed in there and haven’t been able to use it since I bought it new a few months ago so I’ll give it a go with your instructions.

[@simplyurtouchtips1738]

Keith, thanks for sharing

[@abigailappiah4334]

Thank you so much🙏🏽🙏🏽you just saved me from the stress I was going through 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@babakano5338]

Thanks for all teaching God bless you

[@mikaelagreene1250]

THANK You! This video is a lifesaver!!!❤

[@theragshop4835]

Incredibly helpful! Thank you

[@loisnjambi2603]

This video is a life saver. Thank you so much

[@coolay11]

So thankful for this video

[@stacy-annleslie4043]

This video saved me alot it really help I'm so greatful 😊

[@kelvinkhudze6241]

Thank you so much u saved my life as i depend on my sewing maching for my daily bread

[@lisag5443]

Thank you!! Great instructions and video. So appreciative!

[@CutSew]

glad it helped

[@MazharSunil]

Thank you for valuable information

[@bellachacha2644]

Thank you so so so so much for this. THAAANNNKK YYYOOOUU!!!🎉

[@CutSew]

you're sooooo welcome

[@kandiahramachandran3953]

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[@DeathZeroTolerance]

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[@cindypridgen3299]

Great video!!!

[@CutSew]

Thanks for the visit

[@MsAbramA1]

Thank you this content was very helpful!!!

[@CutSew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@farhadfadayi7389]

thanks for great info I've the same sewing machine, it will be usefull if it need to do it by myself. thanks so much.

[@gergemall]

Cool ,, thank you for sharing.

[@zeeshanhazara2935]

Thank you alot it was very useful video

[@shemar3572]

Thank you! I did it!!

[@pegmattos2681]

Awesome and so helpful, thank you

[@CutSew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amitshah6495]

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[@lmccalls2184]

Thank you so much!

[@CutSew]

Glad it helped!

[@darknessfierce4209]

Here’s a summary A machine may need retiming if it was jammed, thread is breaking or is skipping stitches Retiming is needed when changing the needle size to Giant or tiny Goal is to give the needle space to work The needle bar needs to be in it's highest marked position on the needle bar, if it got shook loose- fix that The position finger needs to be lined up with the basket When lining up the timing mark with the needle (it's the two forked triangle) should be close to the needle but not touching and centered front to back while needle bar is on lower of the two notches Thread Left to right, toward machine center feed dogs equal gapping short ways, left to right run by hand at first The tests Thread should pick up bobbin thread first try after putting machine back together test again in case of shifting parts on reassembly Sew forward and reverse, check both sides of fabric for skipped stitches

[@RinkyRoo2021]

This is the best how to I have seen ,I was wondering though what the other marks are for ? ,I have a 555dl that I really struggle with

[@ItsMePaws]

Watched this 6 million times still have no clue what is going on …

[@sewthreadup]

Hi guys, thanks for the video. I have a question, what would cause the machine to skip a few (in the first 10cm) stitches at the beginning of a garment. I have tried different needles, fabrics and threads etc. Always the first few cm of sewing. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks

[@Siriusaor]

Great and detailed! But I got a question. Or at least something like that. I am sewing neoprene with nylon thread, the normal timing didn't work, so I change it a bit, the needle goes a bit further down the bottom marks and I synchronize it with the going up usual mark. This is to give more gap to make the thread hoop down the fabric.... This works, I managed to do the stiching without loosing any. The question would be if this is good for the Machine or I'm doing stupid changes... Those 2 materials together are a nightmare, maybe I am not using the right needle (DB 12-80)... Thankyou for the advice

[@IPv6Freely]

Thank you so much for this! Do you guys have, or could you make a video on replacing the knives in a DDL8700 with an automatic thread trimmer assembly?

[@CutSew]

We don't but will put it on the list.

[@level2456]

Thanks for the video. I accidentally put a scissor underneath the needle and when i switched the machine on, the needle hit the scissor and broke. Now my machine can't sew. What might be the reason? Was needle holder affected 😢

[@evansemmanuel818]

Is the hook timing the issue for the needle skipping stiches on bulky parts of the fabric?

[@violetadominguez6632]

Hello! I bought a used juki machine but am afraid it might be too busted for me to use. It is hard to crank the hand wheel and I don't know why. I have oil but didn't put it in yet, because I wanted more guidance on what to do. Any advice or help is greatly appreciated 🙏

[@CutSew]

While I can't diagnose a problem on a used purchase with little information, I will say the handwheels on these machines are kinda stiff to begin with. If you really want to try and get it going, we do offer a service where a tech can facetime with you to try and fix it. Starts at $50.00. www.cutsew.com/phone-or-video-consult.html

[@0410sunshine]

Hi, what should I do if my machine (juki ddl 8700) doesn't have them 2 lines...my machine won't sew any stitches into the fabric top or bottom

[@sam-co1oo]

i can't get any of the screw off. they are so tight !

[@2010stoof]

So, if I use another needle but a 90/14 I'll have to retime it? The manual is wrong unless it means "capable" of 9/65-18/110" but as the needles get thicker will they start to rub on hook? Or is the ditch on that side of the needle keep it at the same spot no matter what size? Makes sense after seeing this that thicker needles may rub that hook. If that's true then the manual should say that. They make it sound like you can throw anything from a 9/65-18/110 needle in as long as dbx1 or whatever it it I also know that above that size the dbx1 needle shank is 2mm instead of 1.68mm or whatever. So maybe that's what they mean is the needle bar can take those sizes and with adjustments can be set for different sizes. But man that would slow you down having to go from 90-110 for denim and having to do this every time lol I'll be calling today with a few questions and possibly ordering one of these

[@2010stoof]

I've successfully used an 80/12 with mine. But maybe below that or above 100/18 may need retime.

[@user-eh4kq4uu7h]

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[@bigfranksworld]

Do you have this same video for the 1541s? Can't seem to find one. thanks.

[@CutSew]

that video is on my list to make!

[@nankumbarebecca7908]

I need more samples so I can try to fix mine

[@twumasidennis6374]

What should i do when my bobbin thread is always tearing

[@CutSew]

That's what we try to answer in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX-Zg4Cor8ihhas Check the tension, and check the hook as the instructions suggest. Hope it helps!

[@HaitianOfDestruction]

Do you fix brother sewing machine

[@CutSew]

Please send an email to [e-mail] with model number and what issues you are having.

[@joshuadenton3839]

So why are new Juki machines not shipped to Nigeria, since they have their largest African consumers in Nigeria?

[@CutSew]

There are probably some European companies that will ship to Nigeria, but we only ship in the U.S. currently.

[@maliokids1407]

I tried replicating this, I’m now able to pick up my bobbin thread to start sewing. But when I try to sew it’s still not picking up the thread after the first stitch. Any tips?

[@darknessfierce4209]

Are your thread tails long enough?

[@jessicamarsh9779]

The bar underneath that’s holding the bobbin stuff together is blocking my bobbin from going around (I’m sorry it’s SUPER late and been trying to fix it for 3+ hours so all technical term has left me). Any tips from anyone to help me would be GREATLY appreciated 😭

[@dustinjones8459]

The position finger screw may have come loose lowering it's self blocking it . I could be wrong

[@user-pu3vk4xz7y]

How does a machine get out of time? Seems like it is not a wear item.

[@DasiaRoseCollection]

My Juki won't even power on it died while sewing and now won't power on. Can you help any suggestions?

[@CutSew]

What motor do you have?

[@DasiaRoseCollection]

@@CutSew servo motor . Is that what your asking ?

[@CutSew]

Give us a call at 404-321-3607

[@rebeccahempe5144]

Why would the timing be off?

[@CutSew]

Jamming it up too much, or changing needles for way bigger or smaller sizes. Good question, wish we had addressed it in the video.

[@lieselnortje5413]

I did this step by step. Its still skips. I am so frustrated with myself. I have a gemsy 0718. I put new needle in. I changed cotton and now did this step by step (amazing video by the way!) and still skips every 3 or 4th stitch. Please help. What am I missing.

[@AigbogunJohn]

My email machine is jumping 8500

[@AigbogunJohn]

Thank you very much

[@AigbogunJohn]

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