Colt W Knight Report post Posted August 16, 2014 Basically, I am curious about the value and capabilities of this machine. It popped up on craigslist, and the guy needs some cash. I thought it might be a good opportunity, but I know nothing about sewing machines. Essentially, I am planning on buying a CB3200 if a used machine doesn't pop up. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/for/4620694505.html Regards, Colt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted August 16, 2014 The LU-562 is a decent walking foot machine. They only have a standard bobbin, whereas the 563 has a double capacity bobbin. The price is a bit high for a machine that the seller admits needs work. If you need to send it to a dealer for repairs, the cost will go up a lot. Have you checked with any dealers for good, working walking foot machines? You might pay a few hundred more, but get one that sews properly and probably has a servo motor. Or, you might get real lucky and learn that the only reason it needs timing is because the safety clutch disengaged the shuttle to protect it after a thread jam. But, don't count on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted August 16, 2014 I have checked with the local dealers, and no one in town carries used/new machines suitable for leather. One store can order more expensive leather sewing machines. I haven't contacted any of the folks out of town for a used machine though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted August 16, 2014 I have checked with the local dealers, and no one in town carries used/new machines suitable for leather. One store can order more expensive leather sewing machines. I haven't contacted any of the folks out of town for a used machine though. Have you contacted our member-dealers who's ad banners appear on top of every page here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted August 16, 2014 Not yet. I will be ready to purchase a machine later this month, and I will check with them then. I was hoping that something decent would pop up local before then. However, I have been watching the classifieds for months now, and everything that seams to be a real leather sewing machine sells for basically retail of what new cowboy or cobra machines sell for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sunnyside Scott Report post Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) I had a " used Juki 562" that I purchased off of Craigslist. It will sew thin leather but the main problem is the small bobbin size, that will get old quick, I have purchased a hand full of used machines in the past and one thing that I have learned is that if the seller says that it needs "timed" it's normally more than that and I have to deduct $200 because that what I figure the minumum it will take for a professional to get it running. I sold my 562 for $500 in perfect working order, if that helps you base your price. Scott Edited August 17, 2014 by Sunnyside Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted August 17, 2014 I think I just officially gave up on used machines, and I am going to just buy a new one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARK9 Report post Posted August 17, 2014 Can't go far wrong with a new one. I was just going to mention there is a Singer 531 and a Consew 756R on CL there in Tucson, but no prices posted. -DC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted August 17, 2014 Can't go far wrong with a new one. I was just going to mention there is a Singer 531 and a Consew 756R on CL there in Tucson, but no prices posted. -DC A few months ago, they had prices posted for those machines, and they were really high. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
