Some owners reported paying $100 to $450 which seems reasonable for such an old machine. The price, according to some reviewers, was said to be a little on the high side when they mentioned seeing sale prices in the $800 to the $1000 range. What reviewers did like was the fact that it was a very high-speed machine that took care of business quickly. He said that he saw oil on the needle and wasn’t sure if there was a leak or not. There was one specific drawback a reviewer mentioned. There were just too many missing features and the fact that you could only sew about 1/4 of an inch high turned them off. Most reviewers were a bit hesitant to really recommend this sewing machine. One model had a clear plastic tube so you could see if the sump mechanism was working or not. It was given that name as the oil was placed in a tank and the machine distributed the oil to all the parts needing lubrication. Also, this model is what was called a sump machine. That meant more work on the sewer’s part and harder to work with. Other reviewers did not like the fact that this machine did not have a reverse feature built-in. Some people like the many positive characteristics it has like a very high stitch per minute speed as well as its ability to last almost 80 years. S or NCR point needles are commonly used for footwear, leather bags, belts, garments and upholstery.The reviews are mixed about this sewing machine. The sewn thread is set deeper into the material. The incision follows the direction of the seam resulting in very straight stitches. S or NCR point needles, known as Narrow Cross Point, feature a cutting point with a lens-shaped cross-section. Diamond point needles are commonly used for leather products such as belts, bags, footwear, upholstery, suitcases and more. The sewn thread is slightly elevated and stitch holes are visible. DI or DIA Point NeedlesĭI or DIA point needles feature a diamond shaped point which cuts a quadruple edge hole in the leather and produces very straight stitches. R point needles will product a slightly angled or irregular stitch. R point needles are the standard for lockstitch machines and are commonly used for woven fabrics and soft leather. R point needles are known as universal or Round point needles, used for any general-purpose sewing. There are different needle points available, which will determine both the appearance of the hole in your materail and the appearance of the stitch. The needle point is the “point” or tip of the needle. Some sewing machines can use from size #18 to size #28 needles. Some sewing machines can use from size #18 to size #24 needles. Some sewing machines can use from size #11 to size #18 needles. You can refer to the following conversion chart to see the needle size conversions, as well as the compatibility with thread sizes.Ī larger needle size will make a larger hole in the material being sewn and allow for use of a larger thread size.Īll sewing machines have a range of needle sizes that they are compatible with. For example, size 90/14 (metric/Singer size). You will often see both the metric and Singer / US size on your package of needles. The Singer or US sizing system is a more common standard and is numbered from 6 to 28. The metric sizing system is numbered from size 35 to 250, which corresponds to the diameter of the needle in the hundredths of a millimeter. If you’re using size #138 thread, you should use size #23 needle. You should use the right needle size corresponding to the thickness of the material you’re sewing and the size of the thread you’re using.įor example, if you’re using size #69 thread, you should use size #18 needle. The larger the needle size, the thicker/stronger the needle.
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Sometimes the needle system consists of a group of numbers with a letter at the end (134R) and sometimes just a series of numbers (134-35).Ī needle’s size refers to the thickness/gauge of the needle. The needle system often consists of 2 groups of numbers or letters with an X separating them. The needle system is often listed in your machine’s instruction manual, technical sheet, product listing and on the package of needles. It is of utmost importance to only use the correct needle system for your machine. In this guide we’ll go over the basics of industrial sewing machine needles and help you determine which needle is best for your machine.Įvery sewing machine is compatible with a specific type of needle which is called the needle system. The needle system is typically determined by the needle’s physical attributes such as length, thickness etc. Industrial sewing machine needles can vary in size, length, type, needle point and more. Machinery for Boats, Sails & Canvas Work.
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