buffalobill plus Ed D Report post Posted September 28, 2010 hello everyone! just wondering has anybody used the juki 563 for sewing and if anyone has what are the safe working thickness ounce, and biggest thread that this machine can handle thanks in advance for any responses Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampbellRandall Report post Posted September 28, 2010 hello everyone! just wondering has anybody used the juki 563 for sewing and if anyone has what are the safe working thickness ounce, and biggest thread that this machine can handle thanks in advance for any responses The Juki Lu-563 won't handle thread much larger than 138 thread on top. Sewing capacity depends a bit on the material, but I would say for leather, you would be maxed at 5/16" to 3/8" (~ 20oz). They are popular machines for upholstery, bags, chaps, belts, etc. Part are easy to come by and fairly priced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uncle jack Report post Posted October 9, 2010 The Juki Lu-563 won't handle thread much larger than 138 thread on top. Sewing capacity depends a bit on the material, but I would say for leather, you would be maxed at 5/16" to 3/8" (~ 20oz). They are popular machines for upholstery, bags, chaps, belts, etc. Part are easy to come by and fairly priced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
