Wilcox & Gibbs
HELP!! Can anyone refer me to websites or places where I might be able to get needles for a machine I just acquired? It is a Wilcox & Gibbs chain stitcher serial number B587655 and a model 64 I believe. I don't know what year because all I can find is a dating chart for the series A machines. I have it functioning, but the needle was broke so I can't tell if it will fully function or not. I really want to see this little sweetie in action. Thank you in advance for any information and/or help you can give. Thanks, Maggie.
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Contact Alex at------------ http://www.sewalot.com/willcox_gibbs.htm
If anyone has the needles you need for a Willcox and Gibbs, he will. He is in the UK but, his shipping costs are usually minimal. Karen |
Maggie,
How many and what size needle are you looking for? I can send you a few size 12 at no cost. Also, I know a source if you want size 12, or 16 and above, ( no 14 available) if willing to get 100 of a single size. I am having trouble posting the address, s go to Allbrands.com search for WGx64. Maria |
Hi Maggie
Free is tough to beat and $65/100 is great for heavy use. Usually overseas shipping is high. Another option is W&G needles sold on ebay, new old stock, in a wooden tube marked "Boye" with "20-1/2" stamped on cap. Definitely worth having an ebay account for any sewing supplies as the Sew n Vacs are fading away, at least around here. The Boye needles are expensive but if the machine is used only on occasion not too terrible. Jon |
Yep, the Sew and Vac here just closed in July and I missed it Grrrrrr.
The Alllbrands Organ needles were tested by collectors well versed in testing for alternate needles. The chart can be found on ISMACS. There are Groz-Beckert out there. I previously purchased size 14, but my one source, in US, no longer has any. Another source for packs of 10 is Bob Kovar of Toledo Industrial SM Call 866-362-7397 or 419 380-8540. You may get Organ, Boye or old stock. I have gotten all different ones. |
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