Oh! Thank you so much for clarification.
I would love to find a nice red eye with regular bobbin in a treadle, so I wouldn't have to worry about a special needle. Both of the old treadles that I have require a special needles.
[quote=Miz Johnny]Not Glenn, but no, the 206 x 13 is for the 206/306/319/320 machines.
HOWEVER, my original point (before I threw in the ps on 206 needles) is that 20 x 1 needles are STILL available. You might have to do a bit of hunting, but it will be a lot cheaper than buying them on EBAY!!
Originally Posted by BZ quilting
Glenn, is that the same as the 20X1??
Originally Posted by Glenn
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
http://www.sewshop.com/Singer_Indust...4189-2182.html
http://www.sewingshop.com/singerindu...dles-20x1.aspx
I haven't personally bought from either of these sites, but these are the ones that pop up on a brief search. I would search until I got the best price. (And of course, post it to all your friends!)
Also, according to the ISMACS needle info, it's often possible to get a 15 x 1 to work in a machine originally designed for 20 x 1 just by cheating the needle down a bit.
I've also noticed that there are places "out there" to buy the 206 x 13 needles by the hundred. I was under the impression they were being phased out?
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by BZ quilting
Originally Posted by CharleeIsn't this bunch the greatest? I just bought some 20x1 needles on ebay for Mamie (New Florence)...they aren't cheap, but I *really* want to USE this machine![/quote
Did you get more than you need? I have been looking and looking for some for my Minnesota and have not been able to find them. I only have one needle and am so afraid of breaking it. If you do have a couple extra I would love to buy them.
Thanks
Bev
Bev, I was only able to get six needles, BUT!! I am going to go see the local SM "repair" guy (in quotes because his talents are questionable!!) and if I'm not mistaken, he's got a box or two in the back room...if he does, do you want me to get you some?
allbrand.com sells 206X13 100 for about $49. Pam at the Toga gave me this info.