Needle size for 138 thread

[ttownfire]

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?

[Oscar B]

This may help.

http://www.sailrite.com/Which-Thread-or-Ne...34Pa38Ta38Pbxn0

[Art]

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?

[esantoro]

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

[Art]

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