Needle for sewing veg tan & Latino leather on Consew 206 RB3

[Ray100]

Hi I am new to sewing leather and would like to know what needle point should I be using to sew veg tan &  Latigo leather on my Consew 206 RB3 any help would be appreciated . Thanks Ray 

[CowboyBob]

If you want to nice looking straight stitch use a D point,if you want a hand stitch (zig-zag) look use the LR point.

[Ray100]

Thanks Bob what needle size you recommend for 207 thread & 138 thread ?

[Northmount]

3 hours ago, Ray100 said:

Thanks Bob what needle size you recommend for 207 thread & 138 thread ?

Bob has this chart posted on his site.  http://www.tolindsewmach.com/thread-chart.html

Tom

[Colt W Knight]

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[Wizcrafts]

It's a crap shoot whether it can handle #207 thread at all. There is no strength advantage to mixing sizes. The smaller thread is always the breaking strength.