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HI Trapperjim. May I suggest that you contact all of the companies that sell sewing machines so you can get as much info as you need so you can make the best decision. Thanks, Steve

Hello BRL, please give me a call at 1-866-962-9880, I will give you some tips that might work. They are too long to post, but if anyone wants to know, then you can call me as well. You can call me on my cell after hours at 1-909-800-1429. Thanks, Steve

Hi Chapper, the Juki 563 (as everyone has said), is one of the best machines built. Long after we're all dead.......it will still be sewing somewhere! The Juki 563 takes a "U" stlye bobbin, which is the largest in it's class. The Consew 255 takes the "U" style as well. It is larger than a 226/111w/562 bobbin and also larger than the "M" style that so many machines take today. It was made in Japan during the booming years of sewing in the U.S.A. It takes the same feet (as Bob said), that the 226/111w/562 take as well as the needle plate, feed dog, needle bar, and timing belt, as well as most of the parts. The hook is larger because of the "U" style bobbin. If you set this machine up for leather, (speed reducer, servo motor, and the correct feet and needle), you will be very pleased for a long time. Thanks, Steve

Hi Don, glad you found us, and thank you for joining. Steve

Hi Tom, glad you joined, you will find this site very fulfilling. Thanks, Steve

Welcome Monty, glad you found us. Steve

Hi George. Bob is right. The inside (center foot), outside foot, and needle, should all touch the plate/feed dog at about the same time. I am not sure what you mean when you say that the feet are "hammering down on the feed dogs", but if they don't come down all the way, the machine will not feed properly. Also, both feet should alternate coming up the same height. If your Juki presser feet are not coming down all the way to the plate/feed dog, then you probably will have a problem sewing very light materials. Steve

Hey Rob, use sewing machine oil, or mineral oil, these are light weight lubricants. Jimbob, Art and Wiz are right. Steve

Hey Randy, thank you for the compliment. Feel free to call me anytime. Thanks, Steve

Looks just like ya! lol

Hi Louie and welcome to LW. Lots of good people here and great info. I do not have the answer to your pattern question, but someone will. Thanks, Steve

Hello Kimberley, I suggest that you call as many Sewing Machine Dealers as possible. After talking to them, (including myself), you will have as much information needed to make a confident decision. We are all willing to help you. Do your own research on this forum, there is valuable info here. Thanks, Steve

Hello BRL, normally when a problem occurs with a Servo Motor, I find that it is much easier to replace the motor, than to change boards. The board may not be compatible. The technology happens so fast that you may have a motor that is no longer produced. Please call me if you need to at 1-866-962-9880, thanks, Steve

Thank you Jon, what do I owe you for that? (Ha Ha), Steve

HI Tim, if you are still having problems, you are welcome to give me a call at 1-866-962-9880, thanks, Steve

Hi buffalocuir, John Bianchi and Matt Whitaker helped design my presser feet so you will be able to sew bullet loops. They will fit the 441 style machines. You may have to modify slightly. Thanks, Steve

Hi Charlene, besides what Art has told you, the needle size for sewing leather is 135X16, I think the 17 that you are seeing is 135X17, which is for upholstery. Like Art says, try a #23 or #24 for the 207 thread. You can't use a 207 in the bobbin though. Use the 138 in the bobbin. Thanks, Steve

HI Charlene, if you send the head to me, I will repair it at no cost. You will have to pay shipping both ways which might cost you around $150.00, but a mechanic might charge you that much anyway. You can be sure that the machine will be repaired correctly and I will give you a warranty. Thanks, Steve

Hey Spinner, if you call me at 1-909-425-2080 or on my cell at 1-909-800-1429, I will be glad to meet with you, even on a Sunday, how's that! Steve

Welcome Vince, glad you are here. Lots of good people here to help, and thank you for joining. Steve

Thanks Luke, I agree. Steve

Hi Mokosh, Bob and Docado are probably right. There was (or still is) a little piece of thread caught in the hook. If you give the hand wheel a good, quick jerk, either towards you, or away from you, you should be able to free the machine up. If there is a lot of thread caught, you will probably dissengage the safety clutch again. You may need a mechanic if this is the case. Thanks, Steve

Welcome aboard! Thank you for joining our site! Steve

Hey all, I will be there as well, please come and visit with me. Thanks, Steve