Phatdaddy Report post Posted June 6, 2011 I've seen these machines mentioned in a number of threads (been doing A LOT of reading) and from what ive read, it all seems positive. I was wondering if someone might be able to give me an idea about the potential for this model and what an avg price may be for this machine. My interest is making wallet guts, belts, slings and the odd sheath. I have never used a sewing machine before, so don't be afraid to get out the crayons and dumb it down for me. I have sent the seller an email asking their price. If you wouldn't mind also sharing some appropriate questions to ask this seller i'd be greatly appreciative as well. Thank you, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted June 6, 2011 Read this:http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=25239 Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted June 6, 2011 Read the pinned article by Wiz. After that the LU-563 is a needle feed walking foot machine with a big bobbin. If the machine is in good shape, it is the machine for medium work if slowed down, most of them are set up to run like a scalded cat. Bob Kovar carries a motor that has speed reduction built-in which should be a drop in replacement for the probably clutch motor on board now. This is a Juki machine of good quality, but make sure it hasn't been used up or abused, check for tightness and play, sew it off if possible. It will sew 3/8" or about 22oz total but will be more comfortable in the 4oz-18oz range. Thread will be about 138 max, but it may do 207 acceptably, try it to find out, they either do or they don't. A new machine of the 618 type will set you back about $1500. A good used 563 should go for about $600 or a bit more depending on condition, add $170 for a gear reduction motor. Art I've seen these machines mentioned in a number of threads (been doing A LOT of reading) and from what ive read, it all seems positive. I was wondering if someone might be able to give me an idea about the potential for this model and what an avg price may be for this machine. My interest is making wallet guts, belts, slings and the odd sheath. I have never used a sewing machine before, so don't be afraid to get out the crayons and dumb it down for me. I have sent the seller an email asking their price. If you wouldn't mind also sharing some appropriate questions to ask this seller i'd be greatly appreciative as well. Thank you, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
