Needle Size For Singer 112W116

[CowboyBob]

Yes, you could replace the needlebar if you want to use the 135x8 leather needles,BUT you can use the 16x4 needles which are real easy to get if you lower the needlebar the difference of the distance between the two.It really isn't that hard to do,just turn the machine so the needlebar is all the way down,mark it where it comes out of the casting it rides in either w/a magic marker,file or even a hacksaw(just a small mark) then look under the side cover & find the screw on the needlebar clamp that will be towards the bottom & lower it the amount needed.

Sounds easy huh?

[Mark842]

I take it the amount needed would be the difference in length between the two needles. I'm probably stating the obvious but will ask anyway in the true spirit of the only dumb question is the unasked one.

Your help is much appreciated!

Mark

[CowboyBob]

Yes,lower the needlebar the difference between them which will be 1/4"

[Mark842]

Thanks Bob,

Maybe I'll get brave on Wednesday and try this. Thanks again for your help.

Happy Holidays!

[Mark842]

Ok guys, I'm bringing this old thread back to life. I've exhausted my stock of needles that came with this machine when I bought it. I have taken Bob's advice and lowered my needlebar a 1/4".

Now, can anyone tell me a good online source for 16x4 needles?

[pcox]

Go back to Bob Kovar, He is the needle man. He helped you before he will do it again.