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Old 03-20-2013, 07:15 PM
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Mizkaki
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jojo,

Your Singer 99K takes the standard household needle (15x1) just as the Featherweight does.
The Damascus takes a 20x1 needle. The 20x1 is about 4mm longer than the 15x1. The 15x1 will work if you lower the needle down about 4 mm before tightening the needle clamp.

Cathy


Originally Posted by jojo47 View Post
Interesting reading these posts, as I have a MW Damascus Grand treadle machine, and a Singer 99K that I'm working on getting into sewing shape. Thank you for the info on the needle sizes!
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