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Talking about needles, I have just seen this YouTube video where the author talks about needles using an enormous one, and explains how to determine what size thread use with a specific size needle. Very graphic!
Re: When to change your needle?
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 4:27 am
by BigRig
That was pretty educational, thank you for posting this.
Re: When to change your needle?
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 2:15 pm
by LeatherJohnny
You're very welcome, and each day we get a little bit more information to get better results in our upholstery projects!
Re: When to change your needle?
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:20 am
by Revv Up
I was watching a sailrite video and the narrator said “hear that ticking noise, it means your needle is damaged and needs changing”) sure enough you could hear it.
Re: When to change your needle?
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 5:10 am
by BigRig
@Revv Up ,
I heard that sound when having my machine problems.
