Followers of this blog (or the occasional visitor) may have noticed the few photos recently posted of the inner workings of a Singer 500A, aka "the Rocketeer". You'll have noted, too, that there was no accompanying caption, or explanation of their reason for being.
In response to an inquiry from an interested party, I've taken a few photographs and posted them here for that person's benefit as I "talk" her through a minor, but important adjustment. Ah, the wonders of the internet, where I can lend a hand through the "ether" in hopes of getting another well-respected machine back on the road (I sure hope it's helped).
I doctor the images to highlight certain area or parts that I then refer to when carrying on an email conversation about options for adjustments and repair.
Many photos that I take for purposes such as this are fairly short lived. I remove them after I have solved a problem, or when others have solved a problem for me. Then it's back to this blog's original purpose of showcasing the different sewing machines currently in my possession.
No new machines for the past week or two. But always on the lookout.
Cheers.
Chandsew 406RB
Size Matters
Singer 153W103 Industrial
Singer 316G
Singer 301
A design revolution for Singer, this light-weight portable is a favorite with quilters. This example dates from 1951, but, interestingly, isn't badged as an anniversary model.
Singer 221- Featherweight
In remarkable condition. This one dates from 1956.
Singer 500A
Reassembled and polished.
Singer 401A
Singer 503A
I've had a number of examples from the 400 and 500 series pass through my hands now, and as testament to their quality, they have all been in very nice condition; none, however, has matched this beauty for its near pristine state of preservation. While even on the cleanest example one must forgive a minor imperfection or two, this classic from Singer exhibits none! Truly as nice as one could hope.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
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