Scottgallagher Report post Posted September 9, 2022 Hi I recently purchased a juki lu 563 I need to buy thread for it! I will be sewing light weight leather 10/12 Oz veg tan what is the recommended thread. I need size and type for top and bottom Also a supplier Thank you Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted September 9, 2022 10/12 OZ is light weight in what world Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheathmaker Report post Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) Scott, i use 207 thread through a 24 needle or you can go a little heavier with 277 through a 25 needle. I go both top and bottom with each. Edited September 9, 2022 by sheathmaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scottgallagher Report post Posted September 9, 2022 27 minutes ago, sheathmaker said: Scott, i use 207 thread through a 24 needle or you can go a little heavier with 277 through a 25 needle. I go both top and bottom with each. Thank you Sir! Can you tell me where you get your thread and is it poly or nylon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted September 9, 2022 17 hours ago, Scottgallagher said: Hi I recently purchased a juki lu 563 I need to buy thread for it! The Juki Lu-563 is an older machine that the spec has being able to take a #18 to #23 needle, 135X17 for material or 135x16 for leather. This means it will accept threads sizes from V69 (Tex70) to V138 (Tex135). It maybe able to accept a # 24 needle to sew V138 in thick tougher material or V207 (Tex210) in thinner. Always use an excellent quality thread like A&E thread and needles like Schmetz which can be purchased from places like Wawak.com. A good cross reference for thread to needle sizes can be seen courtesy of Toledo sewing machines www.tolindsewmach.com/thread-chart.html. kgg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scottgallagher Report post Posted September 9, 2022 Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted September 10, 2022 5 hours ago, Scottgallagher said: Hi I recently purchased a juki lu 563 I need to buy thread for it! I will be sewing light weight leather 10/12 Oz veg tan what is the recommended thread. I need size and type for top and bottom Also a supplier Thank you Scott Sorry did I read this wrong I think it says ten to twelve once OZ veg tan leather you cant sew that in a 563 juki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scottgallagher Report post Posted September 10, 2022 12 hours ago, sheathmaker said: Scott, i use 207 thread through a 24 needle or you can go a little heavier with 277 through a 25 needle. I go both top and bottom with each. Thank you Sir! Can you tell me where you get your thread and is it poly or nylon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted September 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Scottgallagher said: is it poly or nylon If your projects are going to be subjected to UV then a bonded polyester thread would standup better then a bonded nylon. The downside to bonded polyester is that is slightly weaker then bonded nylon. A word of caution is that there are limits on what size of needle and thread you can use in any machine. When you go above the recommended max needle size (Juki LU-563 --- #23) the hole in the needle/feed dog plate may not allow the needle to pass through and the spacing from the hook to the eye of the needle is reduced which may cause the hook to strike the needle. When you go above the recommended max thread size (Juki LU-563 --- V138 ) the head spacing of the needle thread and bobbin thread thread is reduced and may not allow for correct stitching as well as putting extra stress on the thread take-up lever. If you need /want to go to V277 thread the Juki LU-563 is not going to be the proper machine you would have to upgrade to at least a Juki LU-1508 NH to allow for the machine to properly accept a #25 needle. kgg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scottgallagher Report post Posted September 10, 2022 Thank you! I bought this machine for doing inlays and linings In sheaths, so I won't sew anything over 1/4" thick with it! I ordered a machine for the outer portion of the sheaths. Ferdco pro 2000! I appreciate your help As I will be needing all I can get Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted September 10, 2022 @Scottgallagher Moved your post to leather sewing machines Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted September 10, 2022 I buy thread from a variety of sources, including the following... Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines; Cowboy and Amann Serafil brands of bonded thread. Superior Thread; bonded nylon - bonded polyester - house brand Wawak.com - all kinds of thread at decent prices, including Amann Strongbond Sewing Threads R Us - including QTC brand bonded thread from Quality Thread. The Thread Exchange Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scottgallagher Report post Posted September 10, 2022 Thank you Fir your help Wizcrafts! That’s a lot of sewing machines Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
