Uwe Report post Posted May 8, 2016 My Juki LU-563-3 is ready to go to market. This is the Subclass 3 version of the LU-563 machine, which offers longer stitch length and thicker thread capacity, but lacks reverse. It has an entirely new thread tension system front to back, and I installed a brand new hook that is the "extra heavy thread" version. In real life, this probably means you can sew size 207 thread. Alas, not a single spool of 207 thread was to be found in my stash to verify. It was not entirely happy sewing size 277 Nylon thread, but I'll keep experimenting a little to see if it will do 277 reliably. Of course it sews size 138 thread without any trouble just like the standard version. I was able to get the stitch length to max out at around 8.5mm, or 3 stitches/inch. The spec sheet for LU-563 Subclass 3 machine says this version is capable of 10mm long stitches (2.5 stitches/inch). If anybody knows how to dial that in, please contact me. My local Detroit CL ad is here: http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/bfd/5576277761.html I can ship the head for $150 within the continental U.S. in a custom wooden crate. I'm not shipping tables, sorry. I made a promo/demo video for this machine: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beardedbandana Report post Posted May 12, 2016 Man, this thing is beautiful! I wish my Lu-563 ran like this. I'm only half joking... but would you do a partial trade? I'll bring you my lu-563 and some cash! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe Report post Posted May 22, 2016 This machine is sold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
