Originally Posted by
Glenn
I also have one of these locomotives in a cabinet. Sews great the only thing it takes a 20X1 needle. I understand there is a later model that is aluminum and takes a 15X1 needle. Not to mention much lighter. I have tried cheating a 15X1 down in mine but the needle clamp will not hold it.
I'm toying with the idea of making custom needle clamps that have a retractable pin that would lower the needle. I don't think it would be all that hard, but of course it would be a case by case situation. Migth use brass cause it's easier to machine in my home shop.