How to achieve this type of stitch?

[xlr8tn]

I just ordered some leather point needles from Campbell Bosworth. Those guys are so helpful...thanks Charlie. Now, either my wife's machine can not handle the type of needle I ordered, or I ordered the wrong needle shaft size. I have never sewed anything in my life...so this is all an experiment for me. I got two different point (LP and S) in two different sizes (25 and 26). Here is the needle information and sewing machine info:

Schmetz

NM: 200 size: 26

NM: 230 size: 25

other markings:

328S

428S

214X2 N R SP

DDX2 S

Organ Needles

214X2RTW size 25 and 26

I assume these are the Leather Point needles I ordered, but don't see LP anywhere.

My wife's machine is pretty basic and it is a Husky by Viking model # 170.

Is there something I can do to get these to fit? The shaft size on a needle my wife has is tiny.

Help me make sense of this!

-Brent

[china]

I am no expert and I am sure those more knowlegeble will correct me but I do not think that type of machine will handle, the type of leather in your photo's, you will need a industrial machine

[tashabear]

My wife's machine is pretty basic and it is a Husky by Viking model # 170.

Is there something I can do to get these to fit? The shaft size on a needle my wife has is tiny.

Help me make sense of this!

-Brent

I wouldn't do it, unless you're not interested in staying married. Or you're super-interested in buying her a new machine after you strip the gears on that one.

[neelsaddlery]

For machine stitching with thread this heavy you are going to need to look at least a medium weight machine. It will most likely cost more than $300.00, even used. We have a machine we offer called the Cowboy Model 797 that will use up to a size 138 thread, but the machine is $795.00 new. It comes with a servo motor, stand, table, and machine head, but that is still more than $300.00!!!!

If you want to use thread heavier than a size 138, then you'll need to look into a heavy harness stitcher. The price of these machins will be a great deal more, but when you need it, then you just have to have it.

We have a bit of a compromise machine that we call the Model 5. It will sew with thread in the range of 138-346, and it is priced at $1195.00 complete. Yes, it is more than $300.00, but still a lot less than other heavy duty machines.

Hope this might be of some use to you.