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**gmcttr** · 09-21-2014, 11:44

At $45, I would keep looking.

**Geck0** · 09-21-2014, 12:30

I guess I was looking for an enabler, but I guess I should pass on this one. Thanks for the advice. I should probably look for a portable one next anyway. ..

**Thumbs** · 09-21-2014, 13:03

Reverse can be lived without but it's like living without TP. It's pretty handy.

**miyanc** · 09-21-2014, 14:07

Originally Posted by Thumbs

Reverse can be lived without but it's like living without TP. It's pretty handy.

Nice visual

**jaydub** · 09-21-2014, 18:36

Jerry,
I have an opportunity to purchase a vintage Singer 500a called a Rocketter for $100. I'm told it is mechanically perfect. Would you feel this is an adequate machine to get started on DIY projects in regards to hammock gear? Thanks, jw

**FJRpilot** · 09-21-2014, 18:42

Originally Posted by jaydub

Jerry,
I have an opportunity to purchase a vintage Singer 500a called a Rocketter for $100. I'm told it is mechanically perfect. Would you feel this is an adequate machine to get started on DIY projects in regards to hammock gear? Thanks, jw

The machine will be fine for any DYI you could want, the price seems high. If it has all of the attachments that came with it new and you know it works. It may be worth that much. If it just the machine with nothing else... I would keep looking..

**Rat** · 09-21-2014, 18:53

Originally Posted by jaydub

Jerry,
I have an opportunity to purchase a vintage Singer 500a called a Rocketter for $100. I'm told it is mechanically perfect. Would you feel this is an adequate machine to get started on DIY projects in regards to hammock gear? Thanks, jw

Jaydub is right, $100 seems a little high unless it has the attachments. However, I have seen them go as high as $300+ with all the attachments and cams. The 500a is a great machine and I would pay $100 for one in the right condition; you don't see them up for sale as often as they once were. I LOVE my Rocketeer and I paid $65 for her; there are better deals to be had but you REALLY gotta look for 'em, or get lucky...

**Mouseskowitz** · 10-05-2014, 18:18

I brought home a new toy yesterday which I'm looking forward to trying it on the winter tarp I'm planning on making this week. It is a Davis New Vertical Feed from about 1918. The really neat thing is that it is a needle feed. It's my first shuttle machine, so I'm sure there will be a little learning curve with that. It cleaned up halfway decent, I just need to use some restore a finish on it and learn how to repair veneer at some point. I found a nice video of the feed operation as well.

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**Beckyinma** · 10-06-2014, 06:02

Originally Posted by Mouseskowitz

I brought home a new toy yesterday which I'm looking forward to trying it on the winter tarp I'm planning on making this week. It is a Davis New Vertical Feed from about 1918. The really neat thing is that it is a needle feed. It's my first shuttle machine, so I'm sure there will be a little learning curve with that. It cleaned up halfway decent, I just need to use some restore a finish on it and learn how to repair veneer at some point.

I always loved those machines with the gold scrollwork. I wish quality was still like that in today's market...

**zooshooter** · 10-06-2014, 16:42

Originally Posted by Beckyinma

I always loved those machines with the gold scrollwork. I wish quality was still like that in today's market...

For the Singer machines, at least, they're stickers. AND! you can buy replacement sets if you happen to own one of the old machines and want to re-finish the machine.