Big John wrote in message
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Larry

Try the leather hobby shops. That's where I got my last.

Also go to Google and search for "Leather sewing needles". Drill down
in the listings and you will find curved needles listed on a number of
sites (and Companys).

Big John


On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 21:02:20 -0400, "Larry Smith"
wrote:

Here's what I need ---- a curved needle with a big eye you can stitch
heavy stuff with. It needs to be about an inch long and in the shape of
a
crescent and capable of being abused, i. e., thrust in and out of the
fabric
by use of needle-nose pliers. Ever watch the surgeons use needles like
that to stitch up living tissue. Where can you find these?

The discount store ones I buy, like at WalMart, break too easily when you
take the pliers to them.

Who's the seamstress in the crowd? Damn, I'm gittin' good at upholstery.
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Note to Billy: Whatcha buildin'? Got spoilers, slots, slats, elevons,
spoilers, Fowlers, Frieses, winglets, VG's, and cuffs? Gates belt,
hi-vo
chain, spur gear, sun'n'planets, or hydramatic redrive?

pg2814, catalog #104 mcmaster-carr curved needles (12 per pack)9-18 dollah