How can I smooth out a rough needle hole on the throat plate?
 

This is for the Improved Eldredge "B" that just came home. I think the original plate is too far gone to fix; there isn't much metal around the hole. A replacement I found has more metal, but I am uncertain of just how to smooth the hole's edges. Both of these really got bashed repeatedly by needles over the years. (I have to wonder if the needles weren't secured tightly enough, or if the machine has a flaw and can't hold them). The metal might not be all that hard to begin with. How would you go about this? it must be done or the thread will shred almost instantly as it passes through the needle hole. I have a Dremel...
Pat

Depending on where it is...in the hole, around the hole...the usual counter request is "photo please".

Here you go-
http://shop.sew-classic.com/Abrasive...rrs-SCSE52.htm

Cari

Here's picture of a replacement I will probably buy. As you can see, the needle hole is in bad condition. Mine is worse.

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Gentle dremel?

I would definitely check here. Or like amcatanzaro suggests.

Thank you, Cari!

Or this is what I use...

http://www.stitchintheditch.com/product-p/n1216.htm

Ha! I've probably got a file that small.

Cari

My Eldredge Two Spool had a needle hole like that. It would make a loop in the thread every fourth or fifth stitch. The only solution was a new plate. My young sewing machine guy took care of that.