[amayausers] Re: NEEDLES
- From: "Sharon" <springer37@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 14:19:35 -0700
35 mm film canister works well too!
Sharon
Rod Springer
Melco Trained Technician/Owner
(Design Shop Pro+ Digitizing)
Boise, ID
(208) 938-3038
springer37@xxxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: "E. Orantes" <e3m@xxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 12:47 PM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: NEEDLES
> Recycling old needles: Well, I sell my old, dull needles to a body
piercing
> company that works out of a van across town.
> Nah, just kidding.
> Actually I throw 'em in my neighbor's driveway.
> Just kidding again.
>
> Get yourself a small tupperware container with a secure lid and drill a
> tiny hole right in the middle of the lid slightly larger than your biggest
> needle. Everytime you have to discard a needle, drop it in the container
> and I'm sure you'll get several years worth of old needles in the
container
> before it's full (depending on the size container you use). I got this
idea
> when I used to work in a dialysis unit in a hospital. They discarded
> hundreds of needles daily. Only difference is their containers are red
and
> have "biohazard" stickers on them. Oh and cost about 10 times as much.
>
> When the container is full, tape it up well using duct tape or packaging
> tape so the lid doesn't come off easily. I still don't know if you should
> throw it in the trash. I haven't had to toss mine as of yet. Probably a
> few years to go. Of course people throw away broken glass, roofing
shingles
> with nails in them, and things like that all the time.
>
> Ed
>
>
> Ed & Maralien Orantes
> E.M. Broidery
> 900 Terry Parkway, Ste. 200
> Terrytown, La. 70131
> 504-EMBROID (504-362-7643)
> or
> 504-433-0099 office
> 504-433-0100 fax
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Ron Vinyard
> Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 3:42 PM
> To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: NEEDLES
>
>
> Being a self taught embroider
> We haven't realized the symptoms of a bad needle
> other than breakage.
> Honestly, My machines are two years old and get used daily
> and I'll bet there are still some needles on them that came
> with the machines!!
> So is there a telltale sign that we should watch for?
> or like Jeff said 2 thread breaks on a small section and it's gone.
> What do others look for?
> I will tend to replace needles when I see frayed thread instead
> of broken thread.
> But it's good to know I should be replacing much more often.
> any thoughts on the dull needle disposal??
> Imagine some crafty sorts are recycling them in some artistic way.
> small steely porcupine gifts I suppose....
>
> Thanks for any input.
> Ron
>
> Body Cover / Magic Stitches
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Banks" <banksje@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 12:55 PM
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: NEEDLES
>
>
> > HI All,
> >
> > Just a couple of obstacles to think about when trying to keep track of
> > usage on a particular needle.
> >
> > First, not all needles will wear the same way. This is dependant on
> garment
> > type, thread tread type, (metallics, wools, spun vs. twisted etc)
> backings,
> > etc. etc. etc.
> >
> > Second, different needles wear differently as well. Titanium, Standard,
> > Teflon etc. Each has its own benefit, and each wears differently. Heat
> will
> > contribute to this. The heavier the garments, the more heat.
> >
> > I am not sure a figure giving total stitches per needle would help? I
> have
> > had needles go dull in 1 day, and others last weeks. Depends on what I
am
> > sewing on. Cap sewing will dull needles in a heart beat. Between sewing
> > through some of the synthetics use in the buckram, then the seams etc, I
> am
> > not sure a figure for total stitches will help when the same needle can
be
> > used for all garments.
> >
> > One rule I have always used, is 2 thread breaks on a needle in a small
> > stitching run and it is replaced, if nothing else to eliminate it from
the
> > possibilities of the cause.
> >
> > This may also depend on the "usage" a certain color gets, which is why
> > perhaps the need to count stitches? Your black, white etc. will
generally
> > always get more usage. These threads are also some of the most abrasive.
> > Black thread generally started off as yellow or what ever, and then made
> > black to get rid of the over stock. To make it black, the amount of dye
> used
> > causes it to shrink more, and to be more brittle and abrasive. White is
> > bleached. The bleaching process makes it abrasive as well. Just due to
the
> > nature of the thread, and to the frequency of its use, the needles
> generally
> > need replaced more often.
> >
> > If in a high production environment where needle breaks and problems
with
> > needles can cost money, most shops have a maintenance routine where
every
> > needle is replaced on a schedule, whether it is dull or not. This
prevents
> > the stoppages during the actual production hours that costs money. The
> cost
> > of a needle is much less than the cost of the stoppage during production
> > hours.
> >
> > Just some thoughts, hope they help.
> >
> > Jeff Banks
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "HK Acree" <hkacree@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 11:22 AM
> > Subject: [amayausers] NEEDLES
> >
> >
> > >I had this idea a while back. Let me run it by you folks.
> > > Would there be a benefit to having a counter (in AMAYA OS) that would
> > > record the number of stitches by needle. It could have two windows,
one
> > > resetable for when we change a needle and one showing total stitches
on
> > > that needle bar.
> > >
> > > Would this be convenient information? Any thoughts?
> > >
> > >
> > > Herb
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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