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!