Singer 500a sewing machine cleaned and serviced Fair condition SN NC570554 For Sale

This Singer 500a “Rocketeer” Sewing Machine has been cleaned inside and out, serviced, and fully lubricated, motor has been rebuilt. It’s in fair condition and sews beautifully. 

This machine has wear along the front of the bed, and some significant paint chips on the right end of the throat. Includes, Cord, Pedal, pack of 10 needles, 6 bobbins.

Serial number is NC570554, built in the early 1960s.

The 500 series were some of the last all metal machines they built. With a little care, this machine will still be running in another 60 years. 

Feel free to ask questions!

The condition is based on cosmetics. We will not sell a machine that does not sew well!

All machines undergo the following (at a minimum):

- Motor is removed, disassembled, cleaned. Brushes are replaced if necessary. Brushes are reseated. Motor is reassembled and tested.

- The following parts are removed and degreased. Parts are replaced if necessary.

- Cam stack (fully disassembled)

- Front and back cam fingers

- Needle driver arm

- Needle bar assembly

- Presser foot assembly

- Stitch selector shaft

- Selector guides

- Hook 

- Bobbin case

- Boggin case holder

- Hook driver gear

- Stitch length selector

- Bobbin tensioner

- Bobbin full sensor

- Throat plate

- All parts not removed are cleaned and degreased, lint and debris are blown out with air

- Brass plates removed and polished

- Stitch selector plate

- Stitch length plate

- Throat plate lift plate

- Logo and model are polished in place

- Tension assembly is removed, disassembled and cleaned

- Foot pedal is disassembled and cleaned

- Case is detailed using mild cleaner

- Painted parts are cleaned with a mild cleaner

- Bobbin winder arm

- Handwheel

- LED light bulb installed

- Bobbin winder tire replaced if necessary

- Bed cushions are replaced if necessary (rubber feet)

- Machine is reassembled, lubricated, adjusted and tested

- Needle bar height

- Hook timing

- Cam timing

Machines are shipped in formed foam packaging.

$55 flat shipping in the continental US. 

Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery. Buyer pays return shipping.