Originally Posted by
JustKarin
I desperately need needles for my vintage Paff 30 treadle machine. Purchased organ needles 130/705H 15x1. They are seemingly wrong. The upper thread does not catch the lower thread. Please help. Any suggestion is greatly appreciated. Karin
Are you thinking that a longer needle will solve your problem? I don't think it works that way. I have an electric Pfaff 30 in a cabinet. For a long time, I did not use it, thinking it needed a more exotic bobbin holder, etc. I emailed a gentleman who sold models of this machine, and was surprised to learn that I already had bobbins that would work. I do not use this gem often, but when I do, am always pleased with the way it purrs.
Do you have the instruction manual? It says use Pfaff needles system 705R. Try removing the needle and replacing it, plus rethreading the machine.