I just bought a new gizmo to help me thread as I am visually impaired. Hang on while I go get it! - ......
It says: bohin. Machine needle threaDer with magnet. Made in France. My friend at LQS says it is great and easier than the other threshers I was looking at. The hardware part will be not to dose it!!! Cost me $12.50 but if it keeps my blood pressure down... Lol.
Www.bohin.fr
Good luck. If u can't get ahold of one let me know.