First Builds Using The New Machine

[BHPshooter]

BHP, the picture shown and all my leather products have been sewn with an "S" needle.

http://www.schmetzneedles.com/learning/pdf/leather-needles.pdf

http://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=nylon-thread

I've got no real complaints with S point needles -- they give a nice, clean stitch -- I just really miss that zig-zag pattern that I used to get with a diamond-blade awl when hand stitching. I'd really like to give either LR or VR point needles a try. It's purely a question of aesthetics and personal whimsy.

That's a good question. I was thinking I got these from Bob (toledo) but not on the receipt. Maybe some that she ordered.. we'll find out together!

Thanks -- I'd love to know if you can find out.

[cleanview]

Thanks JLS

[JLSleather]

Uhh.. not sure what I did, but .. you're welcome

[cleanview]

Answering the question about 24 needles. BUT I just noticede I asked about 24 needles when I meant to ask about 23 needles with 277 thread.

I had a 25 needle and several said the hole was to big. So the only size smaller I had was 23. I had asked if there was a problem using a 23.

[JLSleather]

Aint never tried that one, though I guess I could. The 24's worked so well I didn't try anything else

[muzzleblast]

BHPShooter,

Weaver has Schmetz S and LR in stock. I just ordered several packs size 23 - 26 a couple of weeks ago.