Members DavidMillsSaddlery Posted December 6, 2011 Author Members Report Posted December 6, 2011 It's what I was "sold" from a local place called Sew-Tex years ago... they seemed to work back then? What is the largest size needle available for the 31-15 in a leather point? Quote
Moderator Art Posted December 6, 2011 Moderator Report Posted December 6, 2011 22s are available, maybe 24s someplace. DBxF2 for leather point (16x257LR). This guy is as good as any, I've used him. Art It's what I was "sold" from a local place called Sew-Tex years ago... they seemed to work back then? What is the largest size needle available for the 31-15 in a leather point? Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members Anne Bonnys Locker Posted December 7, 2011 Members Report Posted December 7, 2011 Interesting, the Singer needle book lists the 16X1 for the 31-15 and 16X87 for the 31K15. The two needles have identical dimensions but the 16X1 has no scarf. Quote Darren Brosowski
Members Anne Bonnys Locker Posted December 7, 2011 Members Report Posted December 7, 2011 I have converted some Kilbowie machines to DPX17without problem but they were probably 31K47 (walking foot) versions. If you try to make the 135x16 work on a 31-15 you will have to take the needlebar thread guide off & everytime you change needles the needle clamp will fall off,the 135x16 are 13/4" long & the correct needle is 1/1/2" long. Bob Quote Darren Brosowski
Moderator Art Posted December 7, 2011 Moderator Report Posted December 7, 2011 Hi Darren, I have seen plenty of 31-15s with 34 needles in them, which is a scarfless version. I seldom see the Kilbowie versions here. The scarfless needles (16x1) were probably the originals made by Singer, all the modern needlemakers now make the 34 which is identical. So whomever was the first one to say 16x1 was the most correct. Art Interesting, the Singer needle book lists the 16X1 for the 31-15 and 16X87 for the 31K15. The two needles have identical dimensions but the 16X1 has no scarf. Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
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