Members Wishful Posted December 5, 2013 Members Report Posted December 5, 2013 I am looking to get another machine and the above 2 are available in my budget range. They are both walking foot machines but no reverse. I will slow them down with smaller pullies. One has a large bobbin but other than that, seem similar. Any thoughts on one over the other? Thanks. Quote
Members SARK9 Posted December 5, 2013 Members Report Posted December 5, 2013 The Juki LU-563 should have reverse, plus the way larger *U* bobbin. The 225 is ....without reverse. I'd go with the 563 myself. -DC Quote
Members J Hayes Posted December 5, 2013 Members Report Posted December 5, 2013 Big bobbin is really nice. Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted December 5, 2013 Moderator Report Posted December 5, 2013 LU-563, as long as it is tight (but not binding) and sews a proper stitch. Also, make sure that the stitch length lever doesn't raise up when you speed up, shortening the stitches. That is caused by weak springs in the reverse mechanism. Quote
Members Wishful Posted December 6, 2013 Author Members Report Posted December 6, 2013 Thanks for the input. Quote
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