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Needle size

Posted By: Fatdawg

Needle size - 01/01/18 02:02 AM

Somehow I have misplaced my dental floss and glover's needles. What size needle do I need to reorder?

Thanks in advance and Happy New Year!!
Posted By: bctomcat

Re: Needle size - 01/01/18 02:56 AM

#5 if I recall correctly, but other sizes around that size will do also.
Posted By: Boco

Re: Needle size - 01/01/18 03:30 AM

#5 is a good size needle for sewing raw pelts.#7 is smaller for finer work or tanned pelts but works on raw fur pelts too.
Small glovers needles are easier to push thru the skin than bigger ones.
Posted By: The Beav

Re: Needle size - 01/01/18 04:30 AM

Go to your local vet and see If you can get some surgical needles. They are super sharp and go through the leather a lot easier. Don't know about the size.
Posted By: Fatdawg

Re: Needle size - 01/01/18 01:51 PM

Thank you bctomcat and Boco #5 does seam to ring a slight bell.

The Beav I remember someone saying they used surgical sutures. I may check ebay for some expired sutures. Thanks!
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