MCFromCanada

I am setting up a new 1508 out of the box. I can’t find any reference for the position to fasten the oil bath to the table, and what that is actually for. The main oil catch pan is in place already. I know it sits under the hook assembly approximately. Is it just meant as a splash guard? Or does it actually help oil the hook from down below? My manual shows that I fill it with oil just above the level of the provided sponge, so that makes me think that it should be fastened high up so the bottom of the assembly is sitting in the oil? If anyone has any knowledge on this, please let me know. I can provide pictures if need be. Thanks!

Great. Thank you

If my machine runs 135-135 type needles, and I want to switch to using 135x16/17 needles, am I required to change out the needle bar? Or is this simply just a timing/height adjustment? Thanks in advance!

Since you’ve had both models Pinto, can you tell me if the Seiko has an adjustment like the Juki has to help it climb over large sections of material? I have found this to be a very helpful adjustment on my Juki when sewing through multiple thick layers, and I didn’t see a similar adjustment on the Seiko. Also, besides the bobbin size, did you find any other major advantages or disadvantages for one machine vs. the other?

Spoke to Chris today. He definitely has excellent pricing for the Juki/Kobe brands. Thanks kgg

Thanks for the clarification kgg I have been doing about 15oz of leather currently with my Juki with no issues, but it’s always nice to have the room to go bigger. I just can’t justify something in the 1541 price range, so I thought I’d at least move up to a newer machine for the time being. What I had meant to say in my last post, is that I have read that the LU-563 can take the 1508NH hook, not the Consew 206, but from what you and Wizcrafts posted, 207 is best left to the next class of machines. Thank you to both of you for that info! I’m a couple hours north of Toronto, but willing to travel to look at the right machine. Which area are you from?

Thanks for the replies Don and kgg, I’m a little confused with some of your info though kgg? I am under the impression that the Standard Needle size of #22 is not the max size needle, and can’t seem to find the source now, but #24 was what I had seen. Wherever I had read it, 16-24 was the range. Also, the Seiko machine is exactly the same as the Japanes made 206rb’s no? From what I’ve read in numerous places, both the Consew 206rb, and the Juki Lu-562/563 can handle 207 top and 138 bottom, with the 563 having two major advantages; bobbin size, and the ability to put the 1508 hook assembly in for 208 capacity on the bottom as well. If I’ve got the wrong information, please let me know! I agree with what you say about factory ran 563’s. I would not make a purchase without a detailed inspection, and feel pretty comfortable doing it from all of the work I’ve done on that class of machine now. I will continue to keep my eye open for something with less use though, if you hear of anything in ON, please let me know.

Hi everyone, I’ve become an avid reader during these lockdowns, and recently purchased an LU-562. I absolutely love the machine, and have completed pretty much every adjustment with success with the help of all of you on here, and YouTube as well. So thank you for all of the great info! I am using the machine for hobby use only. Mostly canvas work for boat covers, a few leather projects with a max of 15oz combined layers of leather. I’m always finding projects with multiple layers of webbing as well. Going forward, my projects will be much of the same materials, but I wouldn’t be opposed to going even more heavy duty either, as I have a home machine that seems to handle V92 and a size 18 through quite a few layers already. I’ve got an opportunity to move up in the world of machines, to an LU-563 that has been rebuilt (after factory use), or a brand new Seiko STH 8bld-3. Both with servo motors. Pricing is very reasonable for either unit. I was dead set on another Juki, but some of the downsides to it that I’ve found are tension adjustments on the bobbin are very cumbersome with having to take the bobbin case out each time, and my projects are always on the small side, so I do like to switch thread sizes frequently. Also, the slotted machine screws in one or two spots have completely seized up, causing me not to be able to loosen them with any success as of yet. It’s not the end of the world, but I always plan on servicing my machines, and this is a downfall to me if a future machine has similar problems. The Seiko has a horizontal axis bobbin of course, and comes out for adjustments with ease. 10mm stitch length, a larger needle size range up to a size 24 (I’d like to use 207 on the top from time to time), hex bolts underneath for adjustments, and it is brand new of course. Information on the Seiko is scarce. I am familiar with them being the manufacturer of both Seiko, and the Consew 206 older models. I’ve only found a few very positive remarks about them, and absolutely nothing negative. Can anyone here give me some real comparisons between the two machines, from your direct experience, and some opinions on whether the brand new vs. used and rebuilt is enough to sway a purchase decision? Thanks!