ttownfire Report post Posted December 15, 2008 What size needle would you run for 138 thread? I'm thinking 23 as I run a 22 for 92 thread... could it be 24? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oscar B Report post Posted December 15, 2008 This may help. http://www.sailrite.com/Which-Thread-or-Ne...34Pa38Ta38Pbxn0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted December 15, 2008 With Coats poly I run a 19 needle. You will get the occasional thread break, but the look with the smaller holes is nicer and you can also increase the spi. Art What size needle would you run for 138 thread? I'm thinking 23 as I run a 22 for 92 thread... could it be 24? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted December 15, 2008 With Coats poly I run a 19 needle. You will get the occasional thread break, but the look with the smaller holes is nicer and you can also increase the spi.Art Art, Can you use the 19 needle/138 thread in your Artisan cylinder arm machine without changing anything other than maybe bobbin tension? Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Hi Ed, I use the 19 in the 618, works without much adjustment using 138/138 Linhanyl Nylon or Coats poly, just a little tension tweak. I never set the big machines up to do anything under 207, I suppose a #19 might be a little far from the hook. You'll just have to try it. Art Art,Can you use the 19 needle/138 thread in your Artisan cylinder arm machine without changing anything other than maybe bobbin tension? Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
