Hi Caroline,
The 1-3/4" needle is a 20x1 (Singer), BB (Free), and Boye #12 (Boye Brand) which is about the most common New old stock needles available. There are many more brands, the Ismacs needle list has 12 suppliers and/or manufacturers each with their own needle "size" for this at one time common needle.
http://ismacs.net/needle_and_shank/p...eedle-list.pdf
You can also try lowering the common 15x1.
I don't know of any readily available modern industrial needles that will take the place of the 20x1 as in the case of the MTx190 for Davis long needles or MY1014 for W&W8,9,D9,& Singer 9W.
Jon
Originally Posted by
Caroline S
Measures at 1 3/4". Will have to do some more checking but it may be a Davis Long needle or Boye #10. There is a thread regarding substitutes http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...s-t190315.html.
I am feeling very guilty right now as I have owned my Queen for 2 1/2 years and have not cleaned her up to use. Me Bad!