Originally Posted by path49
(Post 6049102)
There are some 16s on ebay but they come from Australia http://www.ebay.com/itm/Needles-for-...item20c5d85b44 And here's a site that has them (never bought from this site so don't know anything about 'em) http://www.shop.heavysew.com/Needle-...x13-100-16.htm
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No kidding. Prices like these make sewing with these old machines an expensive proposition.
Joe |
I think my 319W has been altered because I removed the needle for the first time and it compares to a 15X1 exactly. Also, it looks like the 15X1 that is in Cathy's post above dated 05/04/2013.
I put in a fresh 15X1 today and sewed a few blocks for the next TOGA since I have put this machine into a treadle base. It is sewing fine. There are no marks on the bobbin case. The decorative stitches worked great when I tested them out when I first got my machine. My question is: Should I get this machine re-timed so that it uses the intended 206X13 needles or continue to enjoy it using the standard and plentiful 15X1's? (PS: THANKS Cathy! I did a Google looking for "difference between 15X1 and 206X13 and this post came up with your pictures which is EXACTLY what I was looking for!) |
If it works...
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It ain't broke, so don't fix it. In reality the eye of the 206x13 and the 15x1 is in the same place. The 206x13s are shorter from the eye to the point.
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Originally Posted by JudyTheSewer
(Post 6832037)
My question is: Should I get this machine re-timed so that it uses the intended 206X13 needles or continue to enjoy it using the standard and plentiful 15X1's?
I wouldn't use one that's been had the hook timing altered because of the rubbish stitches. Instead, time it properly and get the bobbin case modified (or buy a modified one) so that 15x1 needles doesn't have a catastrophic collision. If your stitches are ok chances are someone has modified the bobbin case already. The one I tried was just really bad. Not on top but underneath. Usual tension issues: Loose underneath. |
A bit of a revival of the thread, but I too use DBx1 needles in several 306Ks and have never had a problem. I find Organ works great, and they have a complete range. Most importantly, the DBx1s sew a much better stitch than a 15x1
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I have several 206, 306, and 319 machines. Love them except for the fact that the needle plate on them are large
and the bobbins are hard to get at. I only use 206x13 needles. Don't like altering the machines. The other needles could work at low speeds but hit at high speeds. One hit and you have a dull needle at best. If I need 16 and 18 needles I just use a different type of machine. Like a 15-91. That is the beauty of having a large collection. |
Originally Posted by Quilterman
(Post 8156634)
...If I need 16 and 18 needles I just use a different type of machine. Like a 15-91. That is the beauty of having a large collection.
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