Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
There's also modern equivalents.
This needle is much easier to set than a model 12, but instructions say the long groove should be toward the operator--which sounds to me like to the front. I haven't tried to sew on mine since putting the needle back in, but it sure looks like the long groove should be to the side (facing out). What do you think?
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Nope, you're right. I just went and took mine out to make sure, and now I have to put it back in. Dang!! At least it's not a needle that's too hard to find.
Rats I was hoping I was wrong on this one, but like you said they are not impossible to find. I believe I have several hundred of them here in my studio.
Billy
The instructions I have with an earlier F&R manual say the long groove goes to the front. Proably the same manual you have.
Texas Jan