cgburnes Report post Posted April 26, 2016 Hello, I'm looking to buy my first walking-foot machine for my new start-up business sewing leather goods (mostly bags, purses, belts, vests and accessories). Everything I have read on this site has been incredibly helpful so far and it's clear that there are a lot of members who really know a good deal about all varieties of leather sewing machines. I'm hoping someone here can help me compare these two machines that are currently for sale for the same price in my area ($600): a Pfaff 145 H3 and a Nakajima 280 L. The seller of the Nakajima says the knee lifter slips and may need replacing, and it comes with a clutch motor but a servo motor could be installed for $175 extra- is this a good deal, and what is the difference exactly between these motors? Thanks for your time and any advice given! -Grace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tejas Report post Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) I think I recall from posts on another forum that Juki bought Nakajima and that the Nakajima 280 L is the same as or similar to the Juki DNU 241. I also think that I recall Juki no longer stocks all of the parts. A user manual is attached. Juki-241H-Nakajima-280L.pdf Edited April 26, 2016 by Tejas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
