Round vs Leather (Chisel) Point Needles for Leather

[TZHunter]

Is there any problem using "round" needles to sew leather on my Tippmann Boss? Most of my projects are just 2-3 layers of 5-6 oz leather using 207-277 thread. I just happened to be given 100 round needles and hoped to use them. I have recently sewn a briefcase (up to 1/2 inch) with the round needle and the sewing seems pretty nice, but I don't have lots of experience to compare with. Chisel point may be a little "cleaner" sewing with more of a "cut" rather than a "poked-through" look on the underside. Thanks for your comments in advance.

TZHunter

[CowboyBob]

The stitching will look better when you use the cutting point in leather it makes look like it's pulled down more & depending on the point will make it straighter looking if you use the S-point,they also have a RTW & Ltw that will give the stitching a twist between the stitches.The round points are better for repair work & nylon webbing.

HTH,

Bob