Tacsew T1563 (Juki 563) Manuals?

[Uwe]

So within days of deciding that I really should sell my flatbed machines (since I own two amazing cylinder arm machines with beautiful flatbed table attachments), I did what any self-respecting leather worker would do - I bought ANOTHER flatbed sewing machine!

This new-to-me Tacsew T1563 was a curb rescue of sorts by way of Craigslist. The Tacsew T1563 appears to be a near perfect clone of a Juki 563 down to little details like oil drip guards, etc. I really like the large bobbin and reverse lever mechanism. It's actually in better shape (after a little cleaning & TLC) than my Consew 225 was when I got it. The mechanics are otherwise very similar to my Consew 225.

So now I'm looking for a Juki 563 manual just to have proper documentation, but the ones I've found online are either just okay or really bad quality, especially the pictures. If anybody knows of the whereabouts of good, clean Juki 563 manual in PDF or printed form (buy or borrow), I'd love to hear about it.

I'm also striking out finding much (any, really) information on Tacsew itself. Is this a rebadge outfit like Chandler or a standalone clone manufacturer/distributor? Where are/were they made? Any industry insider info would be appreciated.

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

So within days of deciding that I really should sell my flatbed machines (since I own two amazing cylinder arm machines with beautiful flatbed table attachments), I did what any self-respecting leather worker would do - I bought ANOTHER flatbed sewing machine!

This new-to-me Tacsew T1563 was a curb rescue of sorts by way of Craigslist. The Tacsew T1563 appears to be a near perfect clone of a Juki 563 down to little details like oil drip guards, etc. I really like the large bobbin and reverse lever mechanism. It's actually in better shape (after a little cleaning & TLC) than my Consew 225 was when I got it. The mechanics are otherwise very similar to my Consew 225.

So now I'm looking for a Juki 563 manual just to have proper documentation, but the ones I've found online are either just okay or really bad quality, especially the pictures. If anybody knows of the whereabouts of good, clean Juki 563 manual in PDF or printed form (buy or borrow), I'd love to hear about it.

I'm also striking out finding much (any, really) information on Tacsew itself. Is this a rebadge outfit like Chandler or a standalone clone manufacturer/distributor? Where are/were they made? Any industry insider info would be appreciated.

This is usually a machine made in Taiwan, full copy of the LU-563. Nothing to do with Juki in any way, other than a copy of an older discontinued model by Juki. Should be pretty good when up and running.

Juki_LU-563_Instruction_Keyfooter.pdf