CustomDoug Report post Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) I am currently using a Consew 287R cylinder bed machine to do leather (bags, garment and upholstery) - it does a pretty good job but I find myself wanting a flat bed machine to do things that are annoying to do on the cylinder bed machine. So I've been considering getting another one to use in conjunction with my 287R. I've own two Consew 206RB's in the past and generally liked them. Mainly I liked that they use a larger bobbin (M) then my current cylinder arm machine (why's that?). But I understand that a Juki LU-563 uses an even bigger bobbin than the 206RB, it uses a "U" which would be really nice. One thing also, is that the consew 206RB had problems sewing over multi layer seams when they got a little thick. Do the two machines sew the same thickness? Does one have an advantage over the other besides the bobbin in the Juki? Other models I should consider? Chandler has a 206 also.. Thanks. ~ Doug Edited August 8, 2013 by CustomDoug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted August 8, 2013 The Juki LU-1508 has the highest walking height of all the upholstery class machines, except for certain Pfaff models, It does this by using system 190 needles and has been built to allow the feet to alternate higher when walking over thick material. I modified my National 300N to use that longer needle system and found it necessary to file out some iron off the back of the head to accommodate the higher lift of the feet. I also found that these needles bend and break much more often than the regular system 135x16 and 135x17 needles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CustomDoug Report post Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) I didn't know that about the LU-1508, but I did know that it's what replaced the LU-563. I wish I could afford one - sounds like the ideal machine for me. I don't mind doing modifications but if there is a draw back (like breaking needles easier) I'm not so sure I'd want to do that. Besides, I like that the two machines (my cylinder arm & flat bed) would share needles and feet. Do you know how the 563 and 206 compare with regards to lift and material thickness? thnks Edited August 8, 2013 by CustomDoug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
