I don't think I'd like to change the timing of my machine while the correct 206-13s can still be had.
Originally Posted by AllBrands
<snip> Organ 24x1 needles are almost identical. With a slight timing adjustment the needles can be used.
>Sew-Classic has them: {
http://www.shop.sew-classic.com/206x...eedles_c46.htm }
>All Brands sells them by the bulk: {
http://www.allbrands.com/search?sear...r_by=relevance } so why alter your machine.
>There is also an industrial needle that can be substituted for the 206-13 with no machine alterations and that's the DBx1. ( AKA: 16x95, 16x231, 16x257, DBx257, 287WH, 1738, 1738A ) When the use of this needle is mentioned the nay sayers get their panties in a wad and usually go ballistic claiming these are the same as a 15x1 and will ruin the bobbin case. They are not, they do work and I'm not the only one who's tested them. And they can be had.
So, stick with the original needles, they are available in a number of places.
Joe