jnewburry Report post Posted November 12, 2009 Sorry to beat this dead horse, but I just have read so much on this the last few days I am confused. I went to joan fabric this evening they were of very little help, she said only a singer needle would work in my machine and that they are all the same system? Well I heard someone mention schmetz being used somewhere. Well anyways this is what i bought schmetz 130/705 H LL 15x2 NTW (110/18) and also some singer style 2032 90/14 and 100/16 both packages indicate for leather use. I just want to know what to put in so i can resolve my timing issue with the correct needles (i am hoping the schmetz work as they have a bigger thread hole) Right now i am gonna practice sewing some wallets and such until i can get back to work and gather some more tools for boot making. Sorry i ask a lot of questions that are probably very simple to an experienced person but i guess a lot of people may have been in my shoes when you all started. Thanks jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkleather1 Report post Posted November 12, 2009 Sorry to beat this dead horse, but I just have read so much on this the last few days I am confused. I went to joan fabric this evening they were of very little help, she said only a singer needle would work in my machine and that they are all the same system? Well I heard someone mention schmetz being used somewhere. Well anyways this is what i bought schmetz 130/705 H LL 15x2 NTW (110/18) and also some singer style 2032 90/14 and 100/16 both packages indicate for leather use. I just want to know what to put in so i can resolve my timing issue with the correct needles (i am hoping the schmetz work as they have a bigger thread hole) Right now i am gonna practice sewing some wallets and such until i can get back to work and gather some more tools for boot making. Sorry i ask a lot of questions that are probably very simple to an experienced person but i guess a lot of people may have been in my shoes when you all started. Thanks jim I run a singer 31-15, I will check needle size and brand in the morning and get back to you. Tim Worley TK-Leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted November 12, 2009 I have 110/18 needles for mine.Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveh Report post Posted November 12, 2009 I use this size: Canu 12:05 (system catagory) Nm 110/18 (needle size) 69 to 92 thread size System 34LR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted November 12, 2009 The 15x1& 15x2 are needles w/a flatside to them & they are made for home machines the correct needle is round @ the top,for the 31-15 we stock the 16x2 in #14,16,18,20,21,22&23 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted November 12, 2009 Hi Jim, You want a 16x2 in somewhere around 110/18 size. It may also be called canu 12:05MF1. Schmetz makes it in a TRI point so call it a 16x2TRI. Bob Kovar has a lot of needles (I think he really collects them) so I would call him first. This is one of the Singers you won't have trouble finding needles to fit. Art Sorry to beat this dead horse, but I just have read so much on this the last few days I am confused. I went to joan fabric this evening they were of very little help, she said only a singer needle would work in my machine and that they are all the same system? Well I heard someone mention schmetz being used somewhere. Well anyways this is what i bought schmetz 130/705 H LL 15x2 NTW (110/18) and also some singer style 2032 90/14 and 100/16 both packages indicate for leather use. I just want to know what to put in so i can resolve my timing issue with the correct needles (i am hoping the schmetz work as they have a bigger thread hole) Right now i am gonna practice sewing some wallets and such until i can get back to work and gather some more tools for boot making. Sorry i ask a lot of questions that are probably very simple to an experienced person but i guess a lot of people may have been in my shoes when you all started. Thanks jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jnewburry Report post Posted November 20, 2009 Thank you all, I'd be lost without this forum. I will call Bob in the morning for the correct needles. Got some extra cash finally. jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites