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    Old 03-25-2013, 05:20 PM
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    ...... your assignment, if you choose to accept it, is to research and post here any and all viable retail outlets that sell the 20x1 needles. There are at least 3 possibly more QB members who need this needle and would rather use the correct length needle than short seat a 15x1 needle.

    As always this tape will self destruct in 5 seconds.


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    On the serious side, there was one link I had to a source for those needles. I kept stalling in buying some and now they no longer list it. I have two machines that take the 20x1s, and would like to buy some.

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    Old 03-25-2013, 06:16 PM
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    I need some for my Leader, too.

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    Old 03-25-2013, 07:10 PM
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    Ebay....http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Sing...item23295dee76 and...http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Sing...item5d3b366157

    Cyndy Kitt on Etsy (same size/class as Singer 20 x 1)....http://www.etsy.com/listing/63514524...h_type=vintage

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    Old 03-25-2013, 07:36 PM
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    Is there an equivalent made by another manufacturer? What would I look for n a Boye, Schmetz, Organ, etc? It would be nice to find some bulk package to cut the cost and share. I've been collecting machines for years but never worried about finding needles since I hadn't cleaned them up to sew. Some came with needles, some didn't Maybe this summer I will finally clean them up, make a list, and note what they need and what needles they take.
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    Old 03-25-2013, 08:10 PM
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    Boye 14 or 21, Schmetz 35:11 or 32:11 (no longer made & I've never been able to find any!). The charts I have don't list an Organ equivalent.

    Here's the chart I was using...http://www.ismacs.net/needle_and_sha...lat-shank.html

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    Old 03-26-2013, 03:31 AM
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    I've done business with Cyndy Kitt so I can recommend her. I just wish I knew what size those needles were. I really can't use anything under a size 14.

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    Old 03-26-2013, 08:24 AM
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    Joe, I asked her a while back about what modern size a "1" compares to. I'm almost positive she said it was approximately a 14. But you should probably ask her again to be sure.

    All those old brands were different from each other 'cause a size 4 in a Boye is pretty much the same as a modern 14.
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    Old 03-26-2013, 09:21 AM
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    Pat,

    Thanks. I'll email her when I get some $$.¢¢ to spare. Soon I hope.

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    Old 03-26-2013, 10:07 AM
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    Now I'm confused. The chart shows the 20 x 1 is equivalent to a needle length of 42.5 to 45.1 mm. I'm sure the length is critical for the old machines. Guess I'll need to check each machine individually. I was hoping it would be easy.
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    Old 03-26-2013, 12:38 PM
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    Monroe,

    That part confused me too.

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