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The Singer Slant Needle sewing machines are thought to be among the best SINGER ever made. I feel that the 400 and the 500 series are the best of the best. This is one of the best of the best. It is a Singer 503A. Of the three models in this group this is the one that uses fashion discs to make stitches.

Every once in a while a very fine example is located that has all of its accessories and has been used very little. A clean and well equipped sewing machine in every manner. This one is in that special group.

The 500 series is nick named the Rocketeer. It is made with that look you will surely notice. Note all of the items that come with this one. The price for this one with serial number NC 692012 is $325.00. You just cannot buy a better sewing machine for less.

Sin-403-1 The Rocketeer is much more simple to use than at first appearance. Throughout the extensive manual (in full on CD disc) you are instructed how to get the stitch wanted by adjusting the length of the stitch, the position of the stitch (left, center, right), the width of the zig zag and which fashion disc to use. Every control is right in front of the stitcher. Sin-403-1 The Rocketeer is much more simple to use than at first appearance. Throughout the extensive manual (in full on CD disc) you are instructed how to get the stitch wanted by adjusting the length of the stitch, the position of the stitch (left, center, right), the width of the zig zag and which fashion disc to use. Every control is right in front of the stitcher.	Sin-403-2 With the top lid raised much of the system is in working position. The two main thread spool holders raise to the upright position, The fashion disc holder is exposed and the bobbin threader is there to use. On the inside of the lid is a sketch displaying the output of the 9 fashion discs included as well as the instructions for placing and removing the fashion discs. Sin-403-2 With the top lid raised much of the system is in working position. The two main thread spool holders raise to the upright position, The fashion disc holder is exposed and the bobbin threader is there to use. On the inside of the lid is a sketch displaying the output of the 9 fashion discs included as well as the instructions for placing and removing the fashion discs.	Sin-403-3 The clean and dynamic design continues. The hand wheel works like other systems with the bobbin winding operation. Loosen the outer wheel to free motion the bobbin winder. Tighten the outer wheel to sew. Sin-403-3 The clean and dynamic design continues. The hand wheel works like other systems with the bobbin winding operation. Loosen the outer wheel to free motion the bobbin winder. Tighten the outer wheel to sew.	Sin-403-4 The rear side view of a rocket shaped sewing machine. Sin-403-4 The rear side view of a rocket shaped sewing machine.	Sin-403-5 The bottom area is covered by a very clean drip pan to keep everything free of oil. Sin-403-5 The bottom area is covered by a very clean drip pan to keep everything free of oil.
Sin-403-6 A close up view of the top working area. Note the three oil ports forward of the bobbin winder and the single oil port across the top and under the now missing loose thread spool pin holder. Sin-403-6 A close up view of the top working area. Note the three oil ports forward of the bobbin winder and the single oil port across the top and under the now missing loose thread spool pin holder.	Sin-403-7 Names of the various stitches are as follows. 0 is zig zag, 1 is Arrowhead, 5 is Banner, 6 is Crescent, 7 is Icicle, 7 is Blind Stitch, 9 is Multi Stitch, 10 is Ball Stitch, 11 is Ribbon Stitch. Full instruction for using the fashion discs. Sin-403-7 Names of the various stitches are as follows. 0 is zig zag, 1 is Arrowhead, 5 is Banner, 6 is Crescent, 7 is Icicle, 7 is Blind Stitch, 9 is Multi Stitch, 10 is Ball Stitch, 11 is Ribbon Stitch. Full instruction for using the fashion discs.	Sin-403-8 Under the face plate find two important and useful tools. The sketch showing how to thread the machine and the presser foot pressure dial set to 5. Several important oiling points here also. Sin-403-8 Under the face plate find two important and useful tools. The sketch showing how to thread the machine and the presser foot pressure dial set to 5. Several important oiling points here also.	Sin-403-9 The top side drop in bobbin is one of the best and easy to use bobbin placer systems. Fresh bobbin is placed and threaded in a flash leaving the thread ready to pick up and raise to the surface ready to stitch. This area is also easy to take apart to clean under the hook area. Sin-403-9 The top side drop in bobbin is one of the best and easy to use bobbin placer systems. Fresh bobbin is placed and threaded in a flash leaving the thread ready to pick up and raise to the surface ready to stitch. This area is also easy to take apart to clean under the hook area.	Sin-403-10 When the head was laying on its back side I took this picture of the sewing light. The switch is easy to use as is the changing of the light bulb. Sin-403-10 When the head was laying on its back side I took this picture of the sewing light. The switch is easy to use as is the changing of the light bulb.
Sin-403-11 Push in on the triangle button on the left side and place the needle where you want it. Move the lever on the right side to position of straight stitch or one of the numbers for stitch width for zig zag sewing. Sin-403-11 Push in on the triangle button on the left side and place the needle where you want it. Move the lever on the right side to position of straight stitch or one of the numbers for stitch width for zig zag sewing.	Sin-403-12 The lever at the base of the post will move the needle plate to affect the feed dogs or to remove and change the needle plate. One of the items in the accessory group is the straight stitch plate. Use this for all straight stitching such as quilt piecing and also thin materials. Sin-403-12 The lever at the base of the post will move the needle plate to affect the feed dogs or to remove and change the needle plate. One of the items in the accessory group is the straight stitch plate. Use this for all straight stitching such as quilt piecing and also thin materials.	Sin-403-13 Set the stitch length with this lever. Sin-403-13 Set the stitch length with this lever.	Sin-403-14 Set the upper thread tension with this system. It is all easy. Sin-403-14 Set the upper thread tension with this system. It is all easy.	Sin-403-15 Notice how the thread path moves down the needle. Sin-403-15 Notice how the thread path moves down the needle.
Sin-403-16 This is the same container of accessories that came with this exceptional machine. I think that every one is present. The instruction manual describes the proper use of each one. New needles and a few bobbins will be added. This is a rare find. Sin-403-16 This is the same container of accessories that came with this exceptional machine. I think that every one is present. The instruction manual describes the proper use of each one. New needles and a few bobbins will be added. This is a rare find.	Sin-403-17 One of the fashion discs of the nine included shows. Sin-403-17 One of the fashion discs of the nine included shows.	Sin-403-18 Each one is pictured here so you can see clearly what is included. It is a very nice collection. Sin-403-18 Each one is pictured here so you can see clearly what is included. It is a very nice collection.	Sin-403-19 Each machine is stitched out so as to adjust and balance the tension of the top and bottom thread in a stitch. Sin-403-19 Each machine is stitched out so as to adjust and balance the tension of the top and bottom thread in a stitch.