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Wiz, thank you for this info. I wasn’t sure if the minor difference was an adjustment issue or just how the machine sews. As this machine was in poor condition I wasn’t sure if I could adjust backstitch to be nearly perfect. Your input helps me believe backstitch is good and and to move on to practicing sewing. I also do the “poor man’s reverse” on a Tippman Boss. I did the adjustments Friquant recommended which significantly helped. The tip to use the tape to mark when the presser foot and feed dog doesn’t move when holding the reverse lever also was greatly useful. Much Thanks to you both.

Thank you for this awesomely helpful information Friquant. Great tip on using the tape to mark specific location.

Hi, I recently purchased a used Juki 1541 that I now realize was in poor shape. I downloaded the engineers manual and watch a lot of YouTube videos, as well as missing, broken and worn parts. I have timed the hook/needle and adjusted the forward/reverse stitch length to be the same. The issue i have is when testing the forward and backstitch (not using thread), the backstitch will enter the same needle hole for 5 -6 stitches and then start moving further away from the front stitch holes. This is on stitch setting 6. Increasing or reducing the stitch length makes it worse with only the first 2 - 3 stitches going into the same hole. I ran some stitches only forward and then another row in reversed and checked the spacing with calipers and the spacing was equal. Is this normal with the Juki? Or is there a specific time to hold the reverse lever to accurately backstitch in same hole - like only when the needle is down to start the reverse? I was testing on 2mm veg leather. I’m not sure if i need to adjust presser foot or dog to get better results. Thank you in advance for your comments. Jon