Does this machine have the option to stop the needle in the down position? Does this machine make a lot of noise when using?
1417744
You can stop sewing with the needle in the down position or move the wheel to where the needle is in the down position. This can be useful sometimes when doing corners or fine detail. The machine does not make nearly as much noise as my 1970s Singer and seems to have more power. I use it to patch and repair our favorite old jeans and it handles the heavy material well.
517759
First of all yes there is a lifting and lowering arm for placing the needle on the album and it auto returns when done . Also there is a locking clip that secures the arm in place when not in use ! It needs to be slid over to the right to un secure the arm before play . I hope this helps please let me know if you need more help or have any more questions . :)
1542410
It is very loud. When it failed about a year after we bought it the repairman told us many people believe the machine is broken when it is making a normal amount of noise. Many problems with this unit, which I chose because it was the lowest cost model at Lowe's.
1717292
Haven't heard that particular noise, might as well though since I have to unplug the iron and plug it back in every few minutes because the automatic cut off keeps shutting down the iron. I have lost all faith in Rowenta and I use to be a BIG fan.
736665
No. The only thing the machine actually does is have the set of barbed needles go up and down felting together whatever you have set under them. There is no thread and the space where the bobbin case would be on a sewing machine simply catches the lint from the felting process. It does create a substantial amount of lint while you are working. Learning to NOT move the fabric until the needles start and to stop moving before the needle stop is very important in not breaking needles. I have never broken a needle but I am very careful. Probably watching a YouTube demo would help. Very nice machine.
1951324
When it is idle, it makes some noise but nothing like it does when it fires up to print. Sometimes it quiets down if it hasn't printed for a while, but generally, since it sits right next to me on my desk, its minor motor noise still annoys me. I prefer to shut it off between print jobs.
23031
As trendmills go it is quiet. I have used it on a hardwood floor and carpet. I agree a mat or small throw rug would be beneficial. But I run a speaker wire from the entertainment center to the jack on the trendmill which drowns out any sound from the mill itself. ;). I love this machine!
1719780
This machine started off quiet, but soon after started squeaking at the handles. I live in a house so no neighbors to bother but I still use a mat under it. The main noise for me are the handles that squeak at random. Not a really big deal for me. I still love it. Good luck!!
2283491
The sounds between cycles on my machine are barely audible. Therefore, I don't find it annoying. Any annoyance is worth a good loaf of homemade bread!!!!
1332788
Yes, it does. Worth noting: One must place the needle on a record manually to play. It does, however, return to its resting place after the record plays.
689059
I do not find it to be noisy at all...when you plug it in, there is a startup noise similar to a computer starting...that is all. I love this machine!!!
664864
I can't compare the noise level to the Platinum model. The pump and brewing noise are tolerable. What is noisy and annoying is the platform the cup sits on. It vibrates and rattles when the pump draws water into the machine but if you slightly pull the platform away from the machine so neither touch the noise goes away.
1678151
No. There is a low sound of the rollers along the track, and after 10,000+ strokes the main bushings will wear and will cause a dull "clunk". A call to customer service got me replacement bushings and corrected that. So, at it's worst ,the machine is not noisy.
1790878
My machine has developed the same noise. The old machine I had also had a rubbing noise at the flywheel. I have used this machine heavily for the last six months.It still runs fine. I use music to mask the noise. Its not noticable.
1125379
If you push a litter harder on the applicator tip it should make a clicking noise. I haven't had any issues with it staying on if I push it down far enough.
1375730
Though I can't address all possible locations and conditions where you might set the table up, my husband has his computer on one and his fishing fly tying on another (both on top of carpeting). Any wiggling or squeaking of significance would annoy him. I use one for sewing and it sometimes moves from the vibration of the machine; I haven't noticed any sound during use and I set up on a hardwood floor. AND! if you only look for the wiggling and squeaking, you'll find it.
1143132
The noise level is moderate and what would be expected for what the machine does. The noise has not been an issue for me.