All About Punch Needle Tools | Which Punch Needle tool is the best?

Oxfords, Ultra Punch, adjustable, non-adjustable - What do I want?! What is a punch needle tool anyway? And what size do I want? Do I really need to buy the pricey Oxford? All these questions and more.
Oxford Punch Needle: northshorecrafts.com/collecti...
Pros
Easy to thread
Sturdy construction
Smooth entry into fabric
Ergonomic handle
Cons
One loop length
How to Select your Oxford Punch Needle size:
Decide Fine or Regular Thickness - Regular is a thicker needle allowing you to use thicker yarns (weight 4 or 5). Fine is a thinner needle able to use thinner yarns (weights 1, 2 and 3).
Decide your loop length. The numbers correspond to loop lengths.
#8 - 1/2" loop length
#9 - 3/8" loop length
#10 - 1/4" loop length
#13 (available only in fine) - 3/16" loop length
#14 (available only in fine) - 1/8" loop length
My favorite tool is the #8 Regular (I like a longer loop length). The #10 Regular is my second fav.
Ultra Punch Embroidery Punch Needle Tool: northshorecrafts.com/collecti...
IMPORTANT: This is an embroidery punch needle used with Embroidery Floss, not yarn thickness Punch Needle
Pros
Adjustable
Quality Construction
Comes with Threaders
Cons
Only works with fine embroidery floss or fine yarns
SKC Plastic Handle Tool
Pros
Low price point
4 adjustable loop lengths
Cons
Plastic and copper construction
Needle catches on fabric when working
Needle can pop out of handle
Craftsman Punch Needle
Pros
Center slot allows for threading without a threader
Adjustable loop lengths
Smooth entry into the fabric
Cons
Not so easy to thread
Locking mechanism unreliable
Yarn falls out easily
Small handle
Peak Dale Adjustable Needle
Pros
One tool for 6 loop lengths
Full hollow needle, no open slot
Cons
Smaller handle
Poor quality construction
Needle catches fabric when working
Threader required
Spring locking mechanism unreliable

[@JulieBaker-os7lr]

I have this it is lovely I'm new to punch needle but I'm doing well now I did pick several none was as good as this so yes this is my go to punch needle

[@mant338]

Awesome video!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!❤😃

[@globalhikingcr]

Very informative. Thank You! 🌻

[@Karelife]

Can you tell me which one to use for sport weight, 3ply yarn and lily cotton? I agree I used the light blue one in my first project and I hated it. Since then I have ordered another needle.

[@aizenonfleek5590]

Where do you get your Oxford needles most craft stores don’t have them

[@ShawnaFosket]

You can find them in my shop!! northshorecrafts.com

[@jaimedavis439]

I see this is a 3yr old video but I NEED guidance so if ANYONE can help PLEASE
I'm a total beginner with a very specific project I'm mind. I have a couch that I'm revitalizing & it doesn't have its og cushions. So..... seeing as how I've got to make cushions anyway, shouldn't they be great? Yes, I'm talking upholstery but I'm only thinking one side.....I'm not totally crazy
Yet
But I don't know which cloth weight, what size needle, what yarn even. I assume wool but what about cotton? I don't know size.
I don't KNOW anything. I've got a little kit to practice but this & that won't be the same
Can anyone help? Please. I've searched for cushion embroidery, upholstery punch & get nothing.

[@aizenonfleek5590]

Tysm

[@laurenzimakenzi6726]

Thankyou so much!!! 🦥🌺