Originally Posted by
quiltsRfun
I attended a demonstration by a Clover rep about sewing notions. One of the things he said about needles stuck with me. "With the cost of machines these days, why risk damaging it with an old needle? Consider the cost of servicing or replacing the machine against the cost of a new needle." I know he represents the company selling needles but I think that makes sense. I'm changing needles a lot more often now, especially on my sit down longarm. I've been buying needles in bulk to cut costs.
Exactly. This is the biggest reason I won't use the titanium needles in my newer machines, especially my embroidery machines. These machines have plastic drop in bobbin cases. When a titanium needle breaks it shatters and can destroy a bobbin case or cause even worse damage. They were originally designed for high speed commercial machines like embroidery machines that have steel bobbin cases that are outside of the machine body, unlike the bobbin cases of modern home machines. I would much rather change a regular needle at around 10 cents than change a bobbin case at $30 or more. I also buy needles in bulk.
Cari