Description
Sold individually. Forged, cast steel sail makers needles with a proven triangular section that are easy to use and will not damage the cloth. Measurement are in SWG (Standard wire gauge).
| British Standard Wire Gauge (SWG) | Wire Diameter | |
| (in) | (mm) | |
| 0 | 0.324 | 8.23 |
| 1 | 0.3 | 7.62 |
| 2 | 0.276 | 7.01 |
| 3 | 0.252 | 6.40 |
| 4 | 0.232 | 5.89 |
| 5 | 0.212 | 5.39 |
| 6 | 0.192 | 4.88 |
| 7 | 0.176 | 4.47 |
| 8 | 0.16 | 4.06 |
| 9 | 0.144 | 3.66 |
| 10 | 0.128 | 3.25 |
| 11 | 0.116 | 2.95 |
| 12 | 0.104 | 2.64 |
| 13 | 0.092 | 2.34 |
| 14 | 0.08 | 2.03 |
| 15 | 0.072 | 1.83 |
| 16 | 0.064 | 1.63 |
| 17 | 0.056 | 1.42 |
| 18 | 0.048 | 1.22 |
| 19 | 0.04 | 1.02 |
| 20 | 0.036 | 0.91 |
| 21 | 0.032 | 0.81 |
| 22 | 0.028 | 0.71 |