So this machine apparently takes AD needles, according to the manual. But what's odd is the needles that came with the machine and fit are longer than cc1221 needs and also longer than the needle photo in the manual. And the needles from what I can see are labelled beldridge sp? Rotary needles and it has 2 numbers after it that I will try to make out with a magnifying glass. I bought a file and some modern needles to see what I can do, but I'll probably leave it all for the weekend to get into.