Originally Posted by Mizkaki

Nana,

The Domestic fiddlebase takes a Boye #8 needle. It is also called a Domestic notched needle because it has a notch on one side of the top of the shank. Unfortunately it is an obsolete needle, but possibly to be found on eBay.

However, the industrial MY1014 needle is a possible sub. The MY1014 has a thin shank like the Boye 8, and it is slightly shorter so it may work if scooted down slightly instead of seating fully up into the needlebar.

Cathy