Originally Posted by
jlhmnj
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
Jon,
I have two machines that use the 20x1 needles. I have fits finding them. I have spent hours on the net looking for sources to no avail. Occasionally I can find some on eBay, but usually those are not the size I want.
So, what is good source for this
most common New old stock needle? I've actually quit looking cos I can't find a good source.
Joe