Looking At Consew P1541S-Cc What's The Difference From Juki 1541S?

[ocean]

Does anyone have the Consew P1541s-CC? It looks like it has the same features as Juki 1541S, except it priced better. What are the differences? I wonder if anyone had an experience working on it?

Thanks.

[Uwe]

As with any original vs. copy comparison, the differences will likely range from very subtle to painted-over cracked casting (CC).

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

Ocean, I've attached a brochure for the Consew, good luck on making a decision!

ConsewPremierP1541S-CC.pdf

[Wizcrafts]

Uwe;

I don't think that CC stands for cracked case! More likely its for Consew Commercial.

 

[brmax]

I do see many of the new clones now having the step adjustment knob on top like the cream of the crop models.

Particularly wished I had that on any, as its one of them items if ya don't have, it sure would be nice. yep!

So there are several model of them new clones available and in that take a look around for good support, if that's the size your needing most likely 138 and lighter thread as its max. Its possible the original Juki is now made other than Japan fwiw

Keep us posted on any direction

Floyd

[LanceM]

Any updates or user info on the Consew P1541S-CC ? I spotted a used machine in my local city for just under $800. Im currently on the market for a personal machine. I sew leather bags and other small items. Im a shoe cobbler and have looked at what was recommended to me by sewing shop, Juki 1541. Really interested in a great used machine being my first machine. I do have sewing experience @ my shop. 

 

 

 

Thanks! 

 

 

[brmax]

I would sure take a look it if its local. Though some videos promote thread bigger than 138. This in my opinion jumps ship on settings “ typical” with normal upholstery class, being in the 46-138 threads. 

Just saying if its possible, its likely only tuned specificly for that size above 138.

As you seen these have the step adjustment knob on top, this I always liked. But it was only offered ages ago on the super premium juki model series with -7 

I heard long ago Consew is the American business side and a partner of Seiko lines of machines. These all may have been established after the sale of Singer. This I heard and Im not a history buff really so its just my opinion. 

With you being local and able to run the machine, with your experience and material its extremely benefical I think. 

I have seen their design of the safety clutch mechanism, it seems a great retro install design in my opinion. I truly (off topic) wonder how often these are used with any! Of the servos installed nowadays.

When looking at the Consew while its tilted back again, I notice the hook used is a style, not requiring a bobbin/basket opening lever as some models, but not all. This may be with their design parts above. 

I many moons ago looked briefly for information at some of these hook differences.  So now or in the future really, I can study and gather a bit more with others experience. 

Good luck on your assesment and for sure, keep us posted.

 

Floyd

 

[Rustic]

The Juki 1541 lists 138 thread max, 1541 clones list 270 thread max.

 

 

[dikman]

That's a big difference in thread size and would seem to suggest it's not simply a clone?

[kgg]

The Consew P1541s-CC manual (https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1097826/Consew-P1541s-Cc.html?page=3#manual ) lists its max. needle size at #23 and uses the same 135 x 17 as the Juki. I didn't find a specific reference to min. or max. thread size but I figure it means that it would max out on the thread size of V207 not V277 thread ( https://www.tolindsewmach.com/thread-chart.html ). I wouldn't be surprised that the Juki would also handle V207 thread size occasionally in a pinch but do think if you have to regularly go above the V138 thread size you really need a different machine.

I do have a question more out of curiosity then usefulness, has anyone tried to run two top threads of different thread colours for contrast purposes of V69 threads through a needle? This would yield a combined thread thickness of .0230 " or roughly V277 equivalent in size not strength. 

kgg