Originally Posted by
PatrickTweed
I have 4 of the old needles which appear to be new and the one I've tried seems to sew nicely. In the future, if need be, can they be sharpened?
Some of the older machines included a round, small sharpening stone with the attachments such as the Wheeler and Wilson from 1800's. I believe it works off an extension of the bobbin winder. Worth a shot as only a dull needle is at stake.
Jon