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Harry K November 1st 06 05:03 AM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K


Dean Hoffman November 1st 06 11:30 AM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
In article om,
"Harry K" wrote:

Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K


Would leather working type needles work possibly?

Dean

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Don Phillipson November 1st 06 12:03 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
"Harry K" wrote in message
ps.com...

Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.


Ask for a carpet needle.

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Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)



Sheldon November 1st 06 01:19 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 

Harry K wrote:
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.


Unless you're seeking a particular machine needle to fit a particular
grain sack sewing machine any large sewing needle will work for sewing
heavy fabric by hand.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_sg...&Go.x=8&Go.y=9

Also, most marine supply shops will carry sailmaker's sewing supplies;
sailmaker's needles , palms, and thread.

You can also search leather sewing needles and carpet sewing
needles.


Farm1 November 1st 06 01:58 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
"Harry K" wrote in message
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of

references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.


This probably won't be any help to you given that I live in Aus, but I
went into my local rural suppliers shop to look for one and when they
didn't have one I got them to order one in for me.



Harry K November 1st 06 03:33 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 

Harry K wrote:
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K


Thanks to everyone. Several very good suggestions. My brother had
asked about them as we both grew up back in those days and had actually
been given lessons on how to sew sacks. He wanted one to use for
stringing salmon for smoking.

The carpet needle, sail needle, leather working needle all sound like a
good choices. Actually I suspect better at they will just punch a
hole. A sack needle cuts a slot.

I will suggest it to him.

Harry K


Goedjn November 1st 06 04:08 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
On 1 Nov 2006 05:19:53 -0800, "Sheldon" wrote:


Harry K wrote:
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.


Unless you're seeking a particular machine needle to fit a particular
grain sack sewing machine any large sewing needle will work for sewing
heavy fabric by hand.


Are you talking about just a needle (hand or machine?) that will
sew through sacking? If so, a plain old denim needle will work
fine. If you're talking about something that will handle
that almost twine-sized thread they sew the sacks shut with,
then for hand-stitching I'd look for a sewing awl.
(like this: http://www.speedystitcher.com/products.html)

If it's for machine work, you probably want a size 18/110
ball-point needle.



Goedjn November 1st 06 04:39 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
On 1 Nov 2006 07:33:13 -0800, "Harry K"
wrote:


Harry K wrote:
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K


Thanks to everyone. Several very good suggestions. My brother had
asked about them as we both grew up back in those days and had actually
been given lessons on how to sew sacks. He wanted one to use for
stringing salmon for smoking.

The carpet needle, sail needle, leather working needle all sound like a
good choices. Actually I suspect better at they will just punch a
hole. A sack needle cuts a slot.

I will suggest it to him.

Harry K



Wouldn't you use a spudge through the eye-sockets for that?



Cliff Hartle November 1st 06 04:42 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
like this

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91812

"Harry K" wrote in message
ps.com...
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K




Grandpa November 1st 06 05:37 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
Cliff Hartle wrote:
like this

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91812


No, what he wants are these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Large-Long-Flour-and-Burlap-Sack-Seed-Steele-Needles_W0QQitemZ130042033591QQihZ003QQcategoryZ14 61QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
or if that wraps too much:
http://tinyurl.com/ycxs6y
Just doesn't have the leather glove that makes using them easier.
Dang, I'm old!
--
Grandpa

Grandpa November 1st 06 06:17 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
Harry K wrote:
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K

Took me a few minutes, but here's a source:
http://www.barrbrothers.com/
Look in "view our products", "industrial product line",
about 3/4 down the page are "burlap sack needles"

--
Grandpa

Goedjn November 1st 06 07:15 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
On Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:37:32 GMT, Grandpa wrote:

Cliff Hartle wrote:
like this

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91812


No, what he wants are these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Large-Long-Flour-and-Burlap-Sack-Seed-Steele-Needles_W0QQitemZ130042033591QQihZ003QQcategoryZ14 61QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
or if that wraps too much:
http://tinyurl.com/ycxs6y
Just doesn't have the leather glove that makes using them easier.
Dang, I'm old!




That's what hes *ASKED* for, yes. But what he
really NEEDS is one of these bait-irons:

http://www.newenglandmarine.com/Lobs...and%20bags.htm




MiikeB November 1st 06 11:39 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
Harry K wrote:
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K

A quick Google search for "sack needle" came up with a couple:

http://gardentoolsaccessories.com/SuperStore/SuperStore-Product.asp?ProductID=5826
http://www.amazon.com/Straight-Sack-Needle-STRAIGHT-NEEDLE/dp/B000AYJ02A/sr=1-8/qid=1162424236/ref=sr_1_8/104-2908431-2452769?ie=UTF8&s=garden


MikeB

Harry K November 2nd 06 03:58 AM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 

Goedjn wrote:
On 1 Nov 2006 07:33:13 -0800, "Harry K"
wrote:


Harry K wrote:
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K


Thanks to everyone. Several very good suggestions. My brother had
asked about them as we both grew up back in those days and had actually
been given lessons on how to sew sacks. He wanted one to use for
stringing salmon for smoking.

The carpet needle, sail needle, leather working needle all sound like a
good choices. Actually I suspect better at they will just punch a
hole. A sack needle cuts a slot.

I will suggest it to him.

Harry K



Wouldn't you use a spudge through the eye-sockets for that?


Never having done it myself or plan to... I thought his request was
rather odd also as a sacking needle is not the tool I would have
thought of.

For those who haven't seen one, they are a fairly long needle with a
narrow "leaf" end that have been sharpened on both edges. Some are
straight, some curved. Rather than just poking a hole, they cut a slot
through the material.

Harry K


Harry K November 2nd 06 04:03 AM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 

Grandpa wrote:
Cliff Hartle wrote:
like this

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91812


No, what he wants are these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Large-Long-Flour-and-Burlap-Sack-Seed-Steele-Needles_W0QQitemZ130042033591QQihZ003QQcategoryZ14 61QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
or if that wraps too much:
http://tinyurl.com/ycxs6y
Just doesn't have the leather glove that makes using them easier.


Yeah, thems the thingies. I suggested he look into the various
suggestions plus add a "sailmakers palm"
I saw that set on ebay and shuddered at the price.

Dang, I'm old!
--
Grandpa


Join the club!

Harry K


Harry K November 2nd 06 04:06 AM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 

Grandpa wrote:
Harry K wrote:
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K

Took me a few minutes, but here's a source:
http://www.barrbrothers.com/
Look in "view our products", "industrial product line",
about 3/4 down the page are "burlap sack needles"

--
Grandpa


Thanks. I forwarded it too him. I suspect he will choose a more
logical option.

Harry K


Harry K November 2nd 06 04:10 AM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 

MiikeB wrote:
Harry K wrote:
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K

A quick Google search for "sack needle" came up with a couple:

http://gardentoolsaccessories.com/SuperStore/SuperStore-Product.asp?ProductID=5826
http://www.amazon.com/Straight-Sack-Needle-STRAIGHT-NEEDLE/dp/B000AYJ02A/sr=1-8/qid=1162424236/ref=sr_1_8/104-2908431-2452769?ie=UTF8&s=garden


MikeB


Thanks. Sent that to him too.

Harry K


[email protected] November 2nd 06 01:46 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 

Harry K wrote:
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K


Bag material that I am familiar with is osnaburg, a med-heavy cotton.
A needle suitable for that or for denim would be size 16 or 18. Should
be able to find them at any sewing goods store - Joann Fabrics and
Hancock come to mind; both have websites.


Larry Caldwell November 2nd 06 02:28 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
In article .com,
(Sheldon) says...

Unless you're seeking a particular machine needle to fit a particular
grain sack sewing machine any large sewing needle will work for sewing
heavy fabric by hand.


A sack needle has a unique design. The eye has a spring loaded slot on
one side, so you can just grab twine off the skein and slip it into the
needle without threading. The eye is flat and sharpened on one edge, so
you can use the eye to cut the twine when you finish sewing the sack.

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aspasia November 2nd 06 09:03 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
On 2 Nov 2006 05:46:24 -0800, wrote:


Harry K wrote:
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K


Bag material that I am familiar with is osnaburg, a med-heavy cotton.
A needle suitable for that or for denim would be size 16 or 18. Should
be able to find them at any sewing goods store - Joann Fabrics and
Hancock come to mind; both have websites.


Have been following this thread with interest. I have a situation
where a fairly valuable rug is unraveling at both ends. I'm at fault
because I didn't do anything about it soon enough.

Now I want to locate a good quality binding, but before I sew it on,
I have to "whip-stitch" (correct term?) the raveled ends. OK I will
get a needle with a big eye, but what should I use to whip the ends?
An ordinary thread? If not, anybody know what else to use?

Also referrals to appropriate groups appreciated.

TIA

Aspaisa

Goedjn November 2nd 06 10:21 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 13:03:17 -0800, aspasia wrote:

On 2 Nov 2006 05:46:24 -0800, wrote:


Harry K wrote:
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K


Bag material that I am familiar with is osnaburg, a med-heavy cotton.
A needle suitable for that or for denim would be size 16 or 18. Should
be able to find them at any sewing goods store - Joann Fabrics and
Hancock come to mind; both have websites.


Have been following this thread with interest. I have a situation
where a fairly valuable rug is unraveling at both ends. I'm at fault
because I didn't do anything about it soon enough.

Now I want to locate a good quality binding, but before I sew it on,
I have to "whip-stitch" (correct term?) the raveled ends. OK I will
get a needle with a big eye, but what should I use to whip the ends?
An ordinary thread? If not, anybody know what else to use?

Also referrals to appropriate groups appreciated.


Well... carpet thread seems like an obvious solution.

aspasia November 22nd 06 05:29 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 17:21:08 -0500, Goedjn wrote:

On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 13:03:17 -0800, aspasia wrote:

On 2 Nov 2006 05:46:24 -0800, wrote:


Harry K wrote:
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K

Bag material that I am familiar with is osnaburg, a med-heavy cotton.
A needle suitable for that or for denim would be size 16 or 18. Should
be able to find them at any sewing goods store - Joann Fabrics and
Hancock come to mind; both have websites.


Have been following this thread with interest. I have a situation
where a fairly valuable rug is unraveling at both ends. I'm at fault
because I didn't do anything about it soon enough.

Now I want to locate a good quality binding, but before I sew it on,
I have to "whip-stitch" (correct term?) the raveled ends. OK I will
get a needle with a big eye, but what should I use to whip the ends?
An ordinary thread? If not, anybody know what else to use?

Also referrals to appropriate groups appreciated.


Well... carpet thread seems like an obvious solution.

Thanks...but I actually didn't know there WAS such a thing.
I tried to Google the term, but no luck. Carpet stores around
here seem to just sell the carpet, no repair/maintenance items.
Where to look?

Malcolm Hoar November 22nd 06 05:38 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
In article , aspasia wrote:

Well... carpet thread seems like an obvious solution.

Thanks...but I actually didn't know there WAS such a thing.
I tried to Google the term, but no luck. Carpet stores around
here seem to just sell the carpet, no repair/maintenance items.
Where to look?


I'd try looking for sailmakers tools. Here's one such example:

http://us.binnacle.com/index.php?cPath=28_252

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Goedjn November 22nd 06 05:40 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
iated.


Well... carpet thread seems like an obvious solution.

Thanks...but I actually didn't know there WAS such a thing.
I tried to Google the term, but no luck. Carpet stores around
here seem to just sell the carpet, no repair/maintenance items.
Where to look?


Fabric stores.
If they don't call it "carpet thread"
try "heavyweight nylon upholstery thread".
and if that fails, just tell them what you
want it for, and they'll find you
something appropriate.

--Goedjn



Norminn November 22nd 06 07:25 PM

Grain sack sewing needle?
 
clipped

Bag material that I am familiar with is osnaburg, a med-heavy cotton.
A needle suitable for that or for denim would be size 16 or 18. Should
be able to find them at any sewing goods store - Joann Fabrics and
Hancock come to mind; both have websites.

Have been following this thread with interest. I have a situation
where a fairly valuable rug is unraveling at both ends. I'm at fault
because I didn't do anything about it soon enough.

Now I want to locate a good quality binding, but before I sew it on,
I have to "whip-stitch" (correct term?) the raveled ends. OK I will
get a needle with a big eye, but what should I use to whip the ends?
An ordinary thread? If not, anybody know what else to use?

Also referrals to appropriate groups appreciated.


Well... carpet thread seems like an obvious solution.


Thanks...but I actually didn't know there WAS such a thing.
I tried to Google the term, but no luck. Carpet stores around
here seem to just sell the carpet, no repair/maintenance items.
Where to look?


When we were looking at buying area rugs, we checked with Home Depot to
see if they could bind the edges on a chunk of carpet. They said they
provide the service, but contract it out. A decent carpet store should
be able to sew on a binding for you. If you can't find one, try
upholstery shop. You could probably stitch the frayed end with a decent
sewing machine, but stitching on the binding is probably too much ..
might be doable. I have seen curved upholstery needles at Joann or
Hancock fabrics. There is heavy duty sewing thread at regular fabric
stores, and it should be strong enough to keep a binding in place. My
sewing machine sews six layers of denim without any trouble using a #16
or #18 needle.


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