steadybrook Report post Posted February 9, 2015 What is the largest size needle I can use in a Juki LU 563 and where can I buy them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) The LU-563 is a standard upholstery class walking foot machine, from the late 1980s and early 1990s. I owned two of them from 1987 through 1992. They were quite happy sewing with #138 bonded thread, using a #23 leather point needle, all day long (keep it oiled!). They were somewhat less happy when I tried sewing with #207 thread, using a #24 leather point needle. Don't try using larger thread than 207, or a larger needle than #24. Every industrial sewing machine dealer in the World stocks system 135x16 (leather) and 135x17 (round/sharp) walking foot needles. I buy mine from Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines who advertises here (see banners). All of the dealers advertising on LW.N have these needles. Edited February 9, 2015 by Wizcrafts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steadybrook Report post Posted February 10, 2015 Thanks. # 138 thread is all I need on this machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
