thenrie Report post Posted June 2, 2020 After spending the last hour trying to find what I need, I decided to just ask where the saddlers are. I'm getting ready to order a Tipmann Boss specifically for doing saddle skirts. Can't figure out what thread and needle sizes approximate the heavy thread I've been using for hand stitching saddle skirts. Need to get it ordered with the unit. Suggestions, please. 277? 346? 415? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squilchuck Report post Posted June 2, 2020 Not sure what the Boss can handle, but I use 346 or 277 on top and 277 bottom. -John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenrie Report post Posted June 12, 2020 The Boss handles up to 415, from what I read. Thanks for your input. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue62 Report post Posted June 12, 2020 277 top and bottom, get a few different sizes of needles, I think they use the same needle class as a 441 clone, I use sizes 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26, depending on the thickness of the material and how the stitching needs to look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenrie Report post Posted June 15, 2020 The Tipmann uses different needle size numbers: 794x200 for 207 and 277, 794x250 for 346 and 415, chisel point for leather. I just didn't know which size thread I should order. I appreciate the helpful responses. Looks like I'll get my stitcher ordered this week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue62 Report post Posted June 15, 2020 They are the same needles as a 441 clone, schmetz has sizes marked a couple of different ways on there packages https://www.schmetzneedles.com/item/794-S-Needle-System-SPECIAL-ORDER-100274 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
