Originally Posted by
Macybaby
"Damascus" was used for the VS machines, and "Grand" for the rotaries.
The older style is more boxy in shape, the newer style is more curved, especially the pillar.
I did spot a "Damascus Rotary". Not sure how that fits in. Pre Damascus Grand???.
The Ismacs list combines about 12 different needle lists so there's lots of good,repeat, and incorrect info and only so much editing is possible. There are still many needle debates going on due to some manufacturer claiming a certain needle will work in a particular model.
To illustrate I have 2 copies of the Singer Interchangeable Needle List. The recommended needle from the Singer list for Eldredge Rotary or Damascus Grand is 127x1, commonly used on Wheeler and Wilson. Singer never made an Eldredge Rotary needle so this is the closest they made. No clue on how well this would work.
Jon