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Here is a pic of the front. The reverse button works.

Hello all! So I picked up a second hand juki lu 1114-4 last week and I've been trying it out. I'm very happy with it overall, larger bobbin, automatic lubrification and bartack. I am having trouble with the following elements: 1. The thread trimmer does not cut the thread, it moves but nothing is cut. Any tips? I'm unfamiliar with this system. 2. The foot lifter on the efka control board doesn't work. At the rear of the machine there is a big screw which once held a control box maybe? The model is a vd552. Thanks in advance! And here's a picture of the rear of the machine.

Hello all, I sew PVC, nylon and other technical fabric. I'm looking to upgrade from my Pfaff 145. I found a juki LU 1114-4 on the local second hand website with an efka motor (needle positionner and backtrack). I am considering it for it's increased bobbin size and automatic oiling system. Have any of you ever used this machine? It seems a bit rare and I can't find much information on the web. When was it produced and what machine replaced it? The machine has the stickers "1b" and "C", does that mean anything to you? Thanks very much!

Thank you very much! I was wary of using heat but i'll give that a go!

Hello all, I'm having trouble unscrewing the inner presser foot of my juki 1181. I've tried a screwdriver, ratchets and even the cordless drill but it won't budge. Would you have any tips or tricks? The machine is well oiled and there is no apparent corrosion.

Hello all I've been looking out for a double needle, narrow gauge machine for a while and what do you know one pops up out of the blue in the local ads! It's a sunstar, needle feed machine, missing one of the hook plates but apparently in good nick. I know nothing about this brand, is it in anyway reliable? Can parts be had? Even though it's cheap (350€) I'm wary of a false economy. Thanks in advance!

Hello all, long time lurker, first time poster. What a great forum! I have a durkopp 212 needle feed which has play in the needle bar. I've searched long and hard for an eccentric screw etc. to no avail. Would a good first step be to change the needle bar? Or could the problem stem from a worn bearing? The stitch quality is still very good but I'd like this machine to be back on top form again! Thanks