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    Old 02-12-2013, 05:02 PM
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    My son has just acquired an industrial sewing machine which he is wanting to use for stitching leather. The machine does not use the standard needles we are all familiar with so just getting a regular leather needle will not work. Does anyone know where he can look to find these leather needles?
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    Old 02-12-2013, 05:31 PM
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    I found these two quickly by googling "industrial/commercial sewing machine needles".

    http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/in...ne-needles.php


    http://www.allbrands.com/categories/753

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    Old 02-12-2013, 07:08 PM
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    Thanks. Will check them out.
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    Old 02-12-2013, 10:53 PM
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    Found this website with information about needle sizes, types, etc.:
    http://www.schmetzneedles.com/learni...ut-needles.htm

    He will need a size specific to his machine as well as a point suitable for leather.

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