Yes they are hard to find that is why I bought this other machine so
I can look at the two and see which one is better and use the other for parts. Both of them are really nice and complete but things like the Shuttles, Bobbins and Needles are not going to be fun to find.
The machine uses a split top needle and I have the Boye number somewhere and I have about 15,000 obsolete needles here in my studio so I hope to have the correct ones for it.
Billy