Roy2k

I just took your advice and talked to Bob (super nice guy) I ordered a few different types of needles and will be ordering parts from him to get my 563 back in good shape! Thanks to everyone who replied. Roy

Thanks Wiz, you have been very helpful! I wish I could send you a brownie over this thing called the Internet. Now I will have to contactBob Kovar. Also Wil a #24 leather needle work with my 207/ T-210 thread I use bonded nylon. Thanks again!

Another question, My apologies but I cannot find the correct needle to order I am using organ needles mtx190 190r 160/23 I am not sure what to google search for, I tried leather needles 190r , etc... With poor results maybe someone can simplify this. Also if there are any vendors here that can give me advice I would be happy to place an order as I believe in supporting someone that is helping me vs. some random company. Also does anyone know if my 1508NH will support a size 24 needle? I just need something to pound through this thick leather with consistency. Thanks again, Roy

Thanks a lot, I will order some leather needles. I wish there was a local source for buying needles and other sewing machine parts. I hope this exists on my machine, I will try this for sure. Oh by the way I am sewing through heavy leather with super tight upper tension and the bobbin tension has been backed off.

Thanks for the reply, it was very helpful! I am having a lot of trouble with the needle deflecting, I do use very tight upper tension, I called my local tech and he moved the hook a little further away so that my needles quit breaking. Everything seems to run smooth now but I just noticed a new problem, on the upward stroke the needle lifts the leather with it. I am using standard sharp point needles because I don't have leather needles for this machine. Do you think that I should set this up to accept the needles for my 563 or is there an adjustment somewhere that will keep the leather from coming up with the needle? Thanks and again I do appreciate all replys.

Thanks for the advice but I couldn't tighten the bobbin the screw was too tight and my screwdriver may have not been thin enough to get there. But I did back off the upper tension to try thinner items and somehow I managed to break 5 needles This is brand new and already a major headache. Oh I did retread the machine and triple checked my routing and it was correct. Thanks for your reply.

Hello, I just purchased a new juki 1508 nh which is supposed to be an upgrade to my juki 563 (not so sure but it is heavier) Anyhow, this machine has 2 upper tension adjustments but It doesn't seem to work as well as my juki 563 and using the same thickness leather, I am looking at upgrading to a cobra class 4 very soon but in the meantime I need to get this thing working good. The problem I am having is that the knots are on the bottom so I adjust both of my upper tension adjustments to the right to tighten the upper tension. It is so tight that I cannot pull the thread by hand. If I sew straight lines it sews perfect but around corners it has breaks in the thread underneath can anyone comment? I am using thread 207 and the needle is 190R 160/23 any and all suggestions are welcome and appreciated. Thanks in advance, Roy Edit : I am sewing 2 pieces of latigo 10 oz each together which is normal with my juki 563.

Thanks for the informative reply! I have a lot to learn. I have roughly $1200.00 to invest at this time in a machine, I want something more dependable than the sailrite ls-1 that I currently use, I will browse the forums a bit and with a little luck I may find what I need,again thank you!

Hi, I am new to these forums but I thought I would jump in and ask some questions. I know a local guy who has a juki 562 for sale for $600.00 and I wanted to know if anyone here is familiar with this machine. I am looking for something that will handle thick thread ( for simple holsters) and I am also wondering if this machine is geared low for control. Thanks in advance.