Originally Posted by
SteveH
Ok we now have a quote from Schmetz for making 12x1 needles
They can manufacture this needle again with a minimum order of 10,000 needles in one size only (NM 80, NM 90 or NM100. Delivery is about 6 to 8 months. Price is US $ 52.80 per box of 100 needles.
so, kickstarter?
Interesting: The unknown is whether or not there's a market for them. It'd be a small investment for 100 of each but how many people
use their Singer 12s (or 13s) and need a supply of needles? Probably 13s would be but I've never seen one.
Thinking as a potential reseller, the bigger 206x13 needles would be easier to move because there are a million machines that use these (206, 306, 319, 320). Initially I was just interested in buying a box of 16s and 18s of these for myself but there would be a market for them. Schmetz made the 16s until 10 months ago.
Edit: Is it cheaper if you get them to re-make more than one type or size (a bulk or "good customer" discount)