Yes the 29x 3, needles basically the same as the 135 x 17, which is the same as DPx17. All round point. The 29x4, 135x16, DP x 16 are all leather points.
glenn
if you want to use heavy thread, the 105-64 would probably be the machine you want. Still they cost more than $1000.00. More like $1500.00 You look and wait for something to come up.
glenn
Round point for sure. Not sure what machine you are using. Truck toe lines out of 3"-4" webbing are usually sewn with at least #277 thread. I have seen them sewn with up to #415. Try Shelton Reynolds in Wisconsin. They use to carry huge amounts of webbing in all different weights. Seconds and over runs.
glenn
I forgot to add the 669 classic or gold edition as I call it has a different hook because of trim knife. Plus, instead of the narrow slot, there is a 1/4" box hole in the needle basket to allow for the bigger needles.
Just be aware of that if you go with the 669 Eco because it has a horizontal hook. The 869 has a vertical hook and will sew a little heavier material. Both are great machines and the Cadillac in their respective classes.
glenn
Ok I have a 669 Eco. One thing you have to know about the Eco model. The largest needle you can use on it from the factory is #150. I sew mostly with #138 thread and prefer the #160 needle because of deflection. I sew a multitude of of materials so the #160 needle is paramount to that thread. I solved the problem by removing the bobbin basket and enlarging the slot in it that the needle goes thru with a combination of carbide bit and diamond bit and carbide Mitchell card. That metal was hard let me tell you!! It now will handle up to a #180 needle. Fixed my buddie's 669 the same way. Adler in their infinite wisdom uses the same hook in the 669 Eco as they did in older 367-373. Why they did not make it to accommodate the #180 needle is beyond me because the 669 Gold edition with toys lets you run up to a #180 needle. Go figure!
When you order one, specify the 9mm stitch length vs. the 6mm stitch length. Better to have in and not need it than need it and not have it!!!
glenn
Bob,
Actually Weaver got the Weaver 2050 thru Atlanta Attachment. Golden Wheel made them. They sent 40 some back because of problems. The whole thing was a real shit show for Weaver. By the way, Allen
Burkholder has retire from Weaver effective July24th. On his own.
glenn
Damn. Never heard of that on a Landis curve needle. The Rapid E317 was considered the Cadillac of the curved needle machines since it had a hydraulic foot lift and clamp. Pics please
glenn
Juki bought Nakajima about 20 plus years ago. They renamed it the DU-241H. You can get manuals for it on line or on the Juki web site. Thread will not release unless take up lever is at its highest point.
glenn
Call Diamond Needle in NJ. They carry Organ needles which I have used for years. Good needles despite what some people say. Only G-B and Organ make Titanium coated needs which are fabulous. i use both and have found no difference between them. I do not use Schmetz any more because of that.
glenn
That foot will not fit C. Sorry
glenn
No still have them. uses same bobbin as 7-34.
glenn
That foot will not fit C. Sorry
That foot will not fit C. Sorry
I still have those parts.
glenn