What is this needle?

[Shorts]

I'm trying to figure out what size and type of needle I have - I want to get more of them. Here is a picture, I need to identify the top needle. I have no idea where I get it from or when, but I've found I use it best when hand stitching.

The length is 2& 5/8" (6.5cm) and it is 3sided sharp edge. The glover's needle is only 4.5cm in length and is 3sided (it is the larger of the two glover's needles that Tandy sells). For comparison is the standard stitching needle on the very bottom.

Edited July 4, 2008 by Shorts

[MADMAX22]

While looking thru another thread I came across this, scroll down and look at there glovers needles.

http://www.hidehousesouth.com/Tools/sewing.htm

[ChuckBurrows]

That large it's most likely a sailmaker's needle.....

[yaklady]

It looks just like the needle the taxidermist gave me for fixing the holes in my yak hide. Only difference is mine is only 2 inches long.

Kathy

[MarkS]

I'm trying to figure out what size and type of needle I have - I want to get more of them. Here is a picture, I need to identify the top needle. I have no idea where I get it from or when, but I've found I use it best when hand stitching.

The length is 2& 5/8" (6.5cm) and it is 3sided sharp edge. The glover's needle is only 4.5cm in length and is 3sided (it is the larger of the two glover's needles that Tandy sells). For comparison is the standard stitching needle on the very bottom.

You can also try here... http://www.eleatherworks.com/product.php?p...=565&page=1

[jimsaddler]

You can also try here... http://www.eleatherworks.com/product.php?p...=565&page=1

hey Mark

This needle is what I was told is called a "Welting needle" A packet turned up in a shipment of No 1 Egg eyd Harness Needles many years ago. Used by upholsterers to lace the Leather welts on before machining the seam they were handy for sewing Sheep Skin and Furs, BUT NO GOOD for 2 needle sewing. As they will pierce the opposing thread in the process. If you want some, just take a #0 or #1 egg eyed harness needle and sharpen. This needle appers to be no longer available as it fell out of demand when I was a boy. Hence they were slipped into shipments to get rid of them..

Please have a Happy Day.

Kindest Regards.

Jim.

[Shorts]

I actually found that needle to be the best for double stitch. Once the blades dulled a bit, they worked very well. In fact, the two that I've used (and just broke the 2nd of the pair) since March were used exclusively. Sooooo I got use to them. Though when they were new, they did slice a few threads that tried my patience. I still haven't found needles to replace these yet. I'm tiding my orders over using some glovers needles. What I do is, punch the hole with an awl, then run the broken needle through to enlarge the hole, then run the stitch with glovers needles. And since the glover's needles are sharp as well, I dull the edges on my sharpening stone. Now, this works alright but by the time I can fully count on the needle to no slice thread, the little eye breaks Not to mention sometimes I have to use pliers to pull it through the hole.

The trouble I have is that darn eye breaking way too often. Its a balancing act to find the right needles that won't break, but that won't slice thread. The above needles in question filled the role perfectly for a long time.

I have some large harness needles on the way and I'm going to try those. I might put a hint of point on them, but we'll see.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. It's too bad they don't make them anymore.

[jimsaddler]

I actually found that needle to be the best for double stitch. Once the blades dulled a bit, they worked very well. In fact, the two that I've used (and just broke the 2nd of the pair) since March were used exclusively. Sooooo I got use to them. Though when they were new, they did slice a few threads that tried my patience. I still haven't found needles to replace these yet. I'm tiding my orders over using some glovers needles. What I do is, punch the hole with an awl, then run the broken needle through to enlarge the hole, then run the stitch with glovers needles. And since the glover's needles are sharp as well, I dull the edges on my sharpening stone. Now, this works alright but by the time I can fully count on the needle to no slice thread, the little eye breaks Not to mention sometimes I have to use pliers to pull it through the hole.

The trouble I have is that darn eye breaking way too often. Its a balancing act to find the right needles that won't break, but that won't slice thread. The above needles in question filled the role perfectly for a long time.

I have some large harness needles on the way and I'm going to try those. I might put a hint of point on them, but we'll see.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. It's too bad they don't make them anymore.

Hey Shorts you answered your own Question.

Use the Egg eyed Harness Needles as they are allready dulled (blunt round point) so as to avoid cutting the thread. The small egg Eye is stronger and as long as you use the right sized Diamond Awl Blade will not break easily. You should not have to enlarge the Awl hole to accomodate the needles, just use a lot of practice and you'll get it. No Pliers needed if the size is right.

Please enjy the frustration as the only way to get beyond Learning is to make plenty of mistakes. That is how Tradesmens (and Women) become Masters.

Kindest Regards.

Jim.

[Shorts]

Please enjy the frustration as the only way to get beyond Learning is to make plenty of mistakes. That is how Tradesmens (and Women) become Masters.

Kindest Regards.

Jim.

Most definitely Thanks Jim

[TwinOaks]

While browsing a store today, I found something called a "doll needle" and it looks like it could have some potential. It was an assortment of needles ranging from about 1.5 - 3.75 inches, and there were also some that were 5 inches long. Good sized eye on them makes them a consideration for the handstitching crowd.