I finally got the foot pedal for my Singer 500A and now I can't figure out how to get the darn thing threaded
08-05-2010, 11:19 AM
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I was so excited to come home yesterday and open the package holding the power cord / foot pedal. Finally I got to try it out! I downloaded a manual and we were off...
except that I just cannnnnnooootttttt get the top thread tension right or I'm threading it wrong.
Anyone have any experience with a Rocketeer?
except that I just cannnnnnooootttttt get the top thread tension right or I'm threading it wrong.
Anyone have any experience with a Rocketeer?
08-05-2010, 12:45 PM
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KellyK,
Open the door on the left of the machine. The threading diagram is inside on the door. I leave the top thread tension on 5 inside the door and 5 on the knob on the outside knob. The straight line on the knob should be in the center.
Open the door on the left of the machine. The threading diagram is inside on the door. I leave the top thread tension on 5 inside the door and 5 on the knob on the outside knob. The straight line on the knob should be in the center.
08-05-2010, 02:47 PM
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Kelly you need:
A spool of thread
A tall glass with several cubes of ice
Equal parts of Gin ,Rum, Triple Sec, Vodka
Half part of Bourbon
Top off with sweet ans sour mix and a splash of cola to change color.
Then you open the faceplate and follow the thread route.:mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Billy
A spool of thread
A tall glass with several cubes of ice
Equal parts of Gin ,Rum, Triple Sec, Vodka
Half part of Bourbon
Top off with sweet ans sour mix and a splash of cola to change color.
Then you open the faceplate and follow the thread route.:mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Billy
08-05-2010, 02:57 PM
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I found this site after I got my 500A. It gives a pic tutorial of how to thread your machine. I read the instructions under the top, but pics always help me. :mrgreen:
http://www.singer500a.info/threadinginstructions.htm
http://www.singer500a.info/threadinginstructions.htm
08-05-2010, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Kelly you need:
A spool of thread
A tall glass with several cubes of ice
Equal parts of Gin ,Rum, Triple Sec, Vodka
Half part of Bourbon
Top off with sweet ans sour mix and a splash of cola to change color.
Then you open the faceplate and follow the thread route.:mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Billy
A spool of thread
A tall glass with several cubes of ice
Equal parts of Gin ,Rum, Triple Sec, Vodka
Half part of Bourbon
Top off with sweet ans sour mix and a splash of cola to change color.
Then you open the faceplate and follow the thread route.:mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Billy
GOOD ONE BILLY!!!!
08-07-2010, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Kelly you need:
A spool of thread
A tall glass with several cubes of ice
Equal parts of Gin ,Rum, Triple Sec, Vodka
Half part of Bourbon
Top off with sweet ans sour mix and a splash of cola to change color.
Then you open the faceplate and follow the thread route.:mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Billy
A spool of thread
A tall glass with several cubes of ice
Equal parts of Gin ,Rum, Triple Sec, Vodka
Half part of Bourbon
Top off with sweet ans sour mix and a splash of cola to change color.
Then you open the faceplate and follow the thread route.:mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Billy
It worked!!! But I really didn't like the way the thread tasted with the sweet and sour mix and my stomach is still protesting.
Lol
I was finally able to get her going once I saw the diagram. I love how smooth it is, so much nicer than my newer model singer. I have a lot more speed control as well! Thank you so much, I didn't even know the diagram was there, Calico! It really helped.
08-07-2010, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SherriB
I found this site after I got my 500A. It gives a pic tutorial of how to thread your machine. I read the instructions under the top, but pics always help me. :mrgreen:
http://www.singer500a.info/threadinginstructions.htm
http://www.singer500a.info/threadinginstructions.htm
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