Needle Supplier ?

[rickybobby]

Hi,

Can someone steer me to a supplier for these needles? We have a Tuffy 88 long arm patcher. The people we used to buy from no longer can/will get them.

It is a great machine and I don't want to run out while doing a job.

Thanks in advance,

Rick J.

[hidepounder]

Rick,

I don't have a clue if these folks can help or not but they were the first ones that came to mind.......

thethreadexchange

Hope this helps...Bobby

[rickybobby]

Rick,

I don't have a clue if these folks can help or not but they were the first ones that came to mind.......

thethreadexchange

Hope this helps...Bobby

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I got this from their website, I guess they do not sell needles! I will try somewhere else !! Southern Leather in Denver used to carry them but no longer do. It has left me "High and dry" on this machine. I am down to my last needle!

Thanks Bobby, I will try someone else. I have not done a Google search yet.

Rick J.

[oldtimer]

Hi,

Can someone steer me to a supplier for these needles? We have a Tuffy 88 long arm patcher. The people we used to buy from no longer can/will get them.

It is a great machine and I don't want to run out while doing a job.

Thanks in advance,

Rick J.

What is the number of the needle system?

[shoepatcher]

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Rickybobby.

I believe what you have is a Claes Model 30 large bobbin shoe patcher. Pilgrim Shoe brought them in the US under the name Tuffy starting in the 1970's. If so, it uses a needle system #88. You can also use the same needle as in an Adler 30-70 high lift shoe patcher. That system is #332lg or #332llg for leather. The only difference is the Adler needle has a little large shank on it. It may fit in your needle hole or not. Depends on how much wear is in the needle hole. I have enlarged them to accommodate these needles but you must be very careful not to make the hole too large. You only need to enlarge it about 2-3 thousands. Gateway Shoe carries the needles as doe Pilgrim Shoe. I also have a few depending on the size you are looking for. Hope that helps.

quote name=rickybobby' date='29 September 2009 - 06:02 PM' timestamp='1254261766' post='125498]<br />Hi,<br /><br />Can someone steer me to a supplier for these needles?  We have a Tuffy 88 long arm patcher.  The people we used to buy from no longer can/will get them.<br /><br />It is a great machine and I don't want to run out while doing a job.<br /><br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br /><br />Rick J.<br /><br /><br /><br />