Needle problem in identification

[HectorsZsazsa]

Have recently bought a Seiko STW-8B walking foot sewing machine & am having problems finding replacement needles… I am aware that factory settings use standard style 135x17 needles in sizes from 12 to 24 so I bought some… However, I’ve since learned that these needles are 43.9mm long & the needle that came with my machine is 42.5mm long.. which has Schmetz NM120 19 stamped on it but no other information. I suspect previous owner for reason unknown to me has adjusted the needle height to accommodate this shorter sized needle… as I don’t know how to adjust the needle height back to factory settings I’m trying to buy some new needles but I don’t know what they are called ??? Can anyone help please?

[Northmount]

@HectorsZsazsa Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines.  You'll get more help here.

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[CowboyBob]

15 minutes ago, HectorsZsazsa said:

Have recently bought a Seiko STW-8B walking foot sewing machine & am having problems finding replacement needles… I am aware that factory settings use standard style 135x17 needles in sizes from 12 to 24 so I bought some… However, I’ve since learned that these needles are 43.9mm long & the needle that came with my machine is 42.5mm long.. which has Schmetz NM120 19 stamped on it but no other information. I suspect previous owner for reason unknown to me has adjusted the needle height to accommodate this shorter sized needle… as I don’t know how to adjust the needle height back to factory settings I’m trying to buy some new needles but I don’t know what they are called ??? Can anyone help please?

Someone has adjusted your machine for the 134-35 needle which is a mm or so shorter.To adjust for the longer 135x17 you need to loosen the screw on the needlebar clamp that is under the face cover.If you do this be sure to have 1-hand on the screwdriver when you loosen the screw & the other one on the needlebar so it doesnt drop or you'll have more work to do.Then just raise it 1 mm or so.

[HectorsZsazsa]

BIG thank you for the info - I’ve now sourced a packet of x10 134-35(R) SCHMETZ needles & they are the ones… Your a Star - thank you 

[HectorsZsazsa]

Hi Northmount, BIG thank you to you too for your help.. still finding my way around this great site but I’m no computer genius haha - not entirely sure how to respond to your comment but hope you see this.. thanks again H x

[Northmount]

2 hours ago, HectorsZsazsa said:

Hi Northmount, BIG thank you to you too for your help.. still finding my way around this great site but I’m no computer genius haha - not entirely sure how to respond to your comment but hope you see this.. thanks again H x

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