Firestar1485

I bought an LU-563 from a reputable dealer on ebay. I ordered lots of parts including the larger bobbins that fit the 563 model. Turns out the machine is actually a 562 with the smaller bobbin. I need the larger for thick T90+ thread. Question: Can I just replace the 562 hook with a hook for the 563? Are they interchangeable? Any other thoughts on how to solve this "size really does matter" dilemma?

I used an solid core commercial door. It weighs a ton but it's definately solid!

Thanks for cutout dimensions, table is coming along nicely

CAD? I always thought it stood for Computer Aided Drafting but I'm much more familiar with "Cardboard Aided Design" Attached are a couple of pics of table in progress. I know the size is overkill but I have the room and love to "spread out" when working on projects. Table top+frame is already very heavy (I/m guessing 200+/- lbs), once the sewing head, motor, storage and accessories are in place I'll probably be pushing 300 or more ... doubt it will move around too much!

Long story, but here's the quasi short version ... Always been a hobby craftsman, wood work, welding and metal fabrication, electrical, plumbing, ranch construction, tractors, and a little sewing on the side ... etc. etc. I grew weary with a cheap Brother machine after repair and tuned ups, moved onto Janome HD1000. Happy with it, except for anything heavy (thread and/or fabric). So I purchased a Juki LU-563 with a new servo, bobbin winder, foot pedal, knee lifter, thread stand, led lighting, and various storage add-ons. Using scrap steel (1x3 schedule 40 structural tube) I had in my shop, I've fabricated a really stout table frame. I'm refinishing a 300 lb sold wood door as the table top (approximately 3' x 7'). I plan to end up with a pretty large and yet semi mobile (frame has casters) industrial sewing set up. I'm at the stage now to start assembling the technical stuff and I have a few questions you MIGHT be able to help with. CUT OUT - Does anyone know where I could find a cutout pattern for the table top? Ideally something specific to Juki 563, but if not then even something generic would be a great starting point. VIBRATION - My set up will end up weighing 400+ lbs and should be very stable, but I still have concerns about shake/rattle/vibration. I plan to set up the table on top of a 1/2" dense rubber floor (commercial gym flooring) and I am also using cut pieces of the same rubber mat between the wood table top and the steel framing, again to reduce vibration transfer. Any thoughts, is this overkill as usual? V-BELT LENGTH - What the heck is the standard/typical length V-belt most commonly used for a servo-juki set up like this? I figured there would be a couple of standard sizes, but found there are seemingly infinite variations! TOP FINISH - Table top finished with HD "heavy traffic" gloss urethane? Any thoughts on how this will serve the sewing purpose? My thought is the gloss will make moving fabric around much easier and a prefer the natural wood look over anything painted, especially when the wood looks great already! 110 OR 220 WIRING - new servo is 110 wired, but I know with my table saw I had it rewired to 220v and it has been more reliable and significantly more powerful. Anyone had a new/modern servo set up for 220v? HEAD LOCATION - I was planning to mount the machine toward the lower right hand corner of this larger table top, leaving more space on the left for fabric maneuvering but thinking about it last night, I started thinking that right in the middle might give me even more flexibility. What am I missing here? Apologies for asking so many questions all at once, my top question right now is really the cutout pattern (#1) but the others are semi-dangerous ideas bouncing around in my head! LOL PS ... I will post some pictures of the table, motor and head when I get a chance. That might help your understanding too.

Hey, I just purchased a 563 too! I am in process of building a custom table, adding a new servo motor, led lighting, and ton 'o' storage! My current hurdle is finding a cutout pattern for the table top. I can wing it, but I would hate to demo the table top by accident! For similar builds I have created a mock up using cardboard, then transferred that to a scrape piece of wood, and then finally on to the final wood for cutout ... measuring and double checking 25 times or more! lots of prep, trial and error ... so an actual pattern would be an incredible time saver!