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Looking to bring out the old (laugh) workhorse for some of the stuff going on around here...

Anyone know a source for leahter needles for the Singer 31-15 machines?

Ive always used '69 threads but Ive been seeing alot of folk using 207 without a hitch- anyone have any info on needles?

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Schmetz needles.

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I use a size 110/18 , system 34 lr, 16x2 rtw , you can get these needles from many sources , randall, ferdco, just about any industrial sewing machine supply. I use 69 and 99 threads size, and can not imagine going much larger ,it is small machine for light work, .hope that helps.

Steve

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You might have to set the shuttle needle alignment for using a 24 (180) or 25 (200) needle for 207 thread. You might get by with a 23 (160) but you will probably have to mess with it, it really wasn't made to sew that big. They also had 1/2 sizes in 22, 23, and 24. The navy used a lot of those machines and they almost always had 92 thread and a size 21 (130) or 22 (140) needle. You still see them in canvas shops, mostly as a backup machine to a Singer 111W155 (another Navy staple). The needle system on the 31-15 was usually 135X5 (or 16X87) but may be different for leather, I will check and let you know.

Art

Looking to bring out the old (laugh) workhorse for some of the stuff going on around here...

Anyone know a source for leahter needles for the Singer 31-15 machines?

Ive always used '69 threads but Ive been seeing alot of folk using 207 without a hitch- anyone have any info on needles?

For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!

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Thanks for all the response folks... Just an update; I found right under my nose a few packages of needles, and fyi, 207 sews wonderful in this beast.

- Alcove Leather & Crafts

"The Unique Leather Supply Store"

"Ask your supplier where their stuff comes from!"

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You might have to set the shuttle needle alignment for using a 24 (180) or 25 (200) needle for 207 thread. You might get by with a 23 (160) but you will probably have to mess with it, it really wasn't made to sew that big. They also had 1/2 sizes in 22, 23, and 24. The navy used a lot of those machines and they almost always had 92 thread and a size 21 (130) or 22 (140) needle. You still see them in canvas shops, mostly as a backup machine to a Singer 111W155 (another Navy staple). The needle system on the 31-15 was usually 135X5 (or 16X87) but may be different for leather, I will check and let you know.

Art

Any additional info will be helpful, nice to know alternatives...

- Alcove Leather & Crafts

"The Unique Leather Supply Store"

"Ask your supplier where their stuff comes from!"

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When you use bigger thread, they sometimes skip when curving left, it pulls the thread away from the shuttle. A lot of them work fine though.

Art

Any additional info will be helpful, nice to know alternatives...

For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!

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I am sewing leather on an old industrial Singer 31-15 sewing machine. I have purchased needles from the local singer shop and they keep breaking. I am also interested in what type of thread I should be using. I am very inexperience in sewing on this machine so any info will help. Thanks

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I need help in finding what kind of leather needles to use on my industrial singer 31-15 sewing machine. I have been buying needles from the local singer shop but they keep breaking. I would also like information about thread to use. thanks.

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I merged your topic with or into this one, read the other posts and tell us how we can help.

Art

I need help in finding what kind of leather needles to use on my industrial singer 31-15 sewing machine. I have been buying needles from the local singer shop but they keep breaking. I would also like information about thread to use. thanks.

For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!

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