Originally Posted by Prism99
What machine do you have?
Can you tell if the needle is getting bent, and that is why the needle starts hitting the sole plate? That's the only reason I can think of for needle to break so often. Could it be that the needle is too fine? A bigger needle will not bend as easily.
My needles are 80s. My LQS now has bulk Schmetz needles 100 for $50 so that's what I'm using.