lindasewsit Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Hi All! Been a LONG time since I've been on here!! Say, does anyone know the SIZE of the screw that holds the needle in? The screw broke and I need a new one...Hoping to just go to Lowes and get one to hold me this weekend! Thanks for any info! I have a 2008 Millie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I think it is a #4-40 but I'm not positive. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 The problem you are going to run into is more than likely is the length. You may have to go to Ace Hardware, and look at a specialty screw, one with allen head slot. If it extends past the hopping foot, it will hit on your ruler during ruler work. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Message me your address and I'll put a couple in the mail for you. I like to keep an extra. They are hard to find when dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colette Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 I purchase 4-40, aim for 3/16" but usually end up with 1/4". I find I have to sand down the nub end slightly to improve the screw setting into the shaft, to get a bit more of the threads to lock in and solidly hold the needle. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkey1030 Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 When I ordered my Millie, a friend of mine gave me a list of items to order from APQS to keep on hand, and these screws were on the list! I have a number of screws and fasteners that I keep in a little box waiting for the day I need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Yes, a 4-40. Works just right. If you buy the right wire stripper, they normally have a small screw cutter in the middle around the pivoting screw. Wonderful for cutting off longer than needed screws. Shears them off great without having to file or sand the end of the screw. Savvy. Zeke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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