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i know i use glovers needles. like the KFM sold back in the days. i just dont remember the size of it. i have only 1 and its not as sharp as it was ..

so, what is the good size for the needle ?
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John James brand glover's needle, size 10. they are sold for a reasonable price on ebay.

that's what I prefer. they are smaller than the old KFM needles. Compared to what you're using, it will feel like you're pushing your needle through butter (I can say that from firsthand experience).
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k thx Matt
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thanks matt, this was very helpful info
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Matt: If I wanted the John James brand of glover's needles, but in the range that KFM used to have back in the day, should I go up or down a size to get them bigger/longer?
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I believe that as the size number goes up, so does the size. You should give a call to one of these online stores if they have a customer service line, and ask them.

I'm not sure.
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Wasabi wrote:Matt: If I wanted the John James brand of glover's needles, but in the range that KFM used to have back in the day, should I go up or down a size to get them bigger/longer?
i curently have size 8 and they are alot smaller than KFM

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