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I have the opportunity to purchase either of these machines. Both are local and within $100 of each other and both are clean and functioning properly. I sew as a hobby and do upholstery and leatherwork (bags, holsters etc.) I grew up sewing on my parents Juki 563 and now it's time to get my own. The Adler 267 is in the $700-800 range and still has the clutch motor. Includes a zipper foot and several bobbins. Paint is still there and looks great. The Juki 241 is $600-700 range and has the servo motor already installed. It includes a couple extra bobbins. Paint is all intact and looks great. I've tried to read up here on both machines as well as the usual internet search and have found mixed information. My first thing to finish is upholstery for a friends 63 Cadillac. After that it will be whatever comes up. Generally I have done several seats in vinyl, Jeep soft tops, I have a boat cover to repair. I would like to use it to sew some thinner leather projects but that's not a deal breaker, I can still stitch those by hand. My main questions would be how do those compare to the Juki 563 and is one better than the other? I would consider changing the Adler to a servo motor. The 563 I have sewn on it the clutch motor so I am used to that. It's difficult to find the more capable industrial grade machines in my area without spending $1500. I'll be looking at both this weekend. Any help or opinions would be great.

I have the opportunity to buy a pretty clean and functioning Econosew 1541s for $400-500. There aren't any problems with it that I can see. It looks like it's been taken care of and current owner has had it for years. I am looking for a machine for upholstery (mostly car interiors) but I do occasionally use it to repair boat covers or motorcycle seats etc. I also do some leather work which the owner has used this machine for that (mostly belts). I have used my parents Juki 563 for 35 years and looking for my own machine. The Econosew 1541s came up and is something that looks like it will work for what I want to do. Are there any know problems with that machine? There is one Juki 563 for sale in my area for $950 which seems high and it isn't in near as good of shape (and I will eventually inherit the 563 from my parents). I've compared the two machines with what information I could find online and it looks like an option that would work from that standpoint. I realize it's older and could have some issues from age. I am sure there are other options available out there but there aren't any in my price range in my area at the moment. Any advice on this machine would be appreciated.

Are the tools still available?