Juki 1508 NH VS Juki LH 2810 S-S

[MattG]

Hi There,

After a bit of Saving I am looking at buying a new machine. Either the Juki 1508 NH or the Juki LH 2810 S-S.

I like the 1508 NH because it can use  Tex 207 thread. But I also like the extra room of the LH 2810, unfortunately the the max thread on the specs is  Tex 138.

I am mostly using Tex 138, and maybe sometimes for some webbing work Tex 207.

Does anyone here has the juke 2810 S-S and can it take Tex 207 even though it is spec at Tex 138 max?

 

Thank a lot

 

Matt  

[brmax]

I have heard there is not enough factory machined clearance on the feed dog, issue is between the hook and the feed dog surface, I believe it screws up the proper loop formation on big thread, this is in the last 3 years. Fyi, no offense that's some home work for you to look into and this with lighter thread, but I do like the machine arm clearance just couldn't afford it. Here on the site is a few with machines for sure using them, try a search here or google search with this site in the string.

Floyd

Edited September 16, 2016 by brmax

[shoepatcher]

MattG,

I talked with Matt at MJ Foley in Detroit.  They are the largest Juki dealer in the US.  You can run #207 thru a 2810.  It will sew it. 

glenn

[MattG]

Thanks a lot for that Shoepatcher!

Matt

[brmax]

It is possible from the brochure the 2810A-7 model shows to have available this large needle feed dog # 40125925 so this maybe possible to have the clearance, but without photos its tough to say. This below photo is the particular conversation I thought interesting and followed,  and as you can see "after this finding" some new products were modified and a process for some pro editions machined. It is in a google under the feed dog issue with some searching.

Anyway the left in black is the 1508 showing plenty of room and these others below the 867 and 2810 one modified a bit trying to remedy this issue and the other right a standard, these making issue with the larger size ptfe thread primarily.

I would like to say both these model machines are nice and I would like to own either and this information was just mentioned in trade so hope it can help, as one can see a bit of work can address this particular issue.

The other feed dog part numbers shown in brochure are 40133270, and 40133272 this may help in choosing options or in discussion.

good day there

Floyd

[MattG]

thanks floyd

[brmax]

Your welcome Mat

Which ever you decide on, enjoy it and keep us posted with some great photos of your projects.

 

good day

Floyd

[R8R]

Necromancing this thread because I am looking at both of these machines as well. Any strong opinions/pros/cons for either one? I'm leaning toward the 2810 but I'm wondering if it's an equally heavy duty machine or is it just bigger? The price difference to the 1500 series machines is noticeable for the features you get, probably because the 1500's are still made in Japan.

[R8R]

On 11/15/2017 at 6:53 PM, R8R said:

Necromancing this thread because I am looking at both of these machines as well. Any strong opinions/pros/cons for either one? I'm leaning toward the 2810 but I'm wondering if it's an equally heavy duty machine or is it just bigger? The price difference to the 1500 series machines is noticeable for the features you get, probably because the 1500's are still made in Japan.

Anyone? If you had to buy again, would you have picked a different machine?

[brmax]

If you handle the price of the 2810 then consider the Durkopp Adler 867. There are so many cloning the 1500 series Juki its pittifull. The NH is a bit different than the others. If i hadn't stumbled upon a 1508nh brand new in govt surplus auction, I had only one other on my mind, the 2810. Im not sure even today if it could best the 1508NH although if I found a deal as I did but the 2810 it would be in my shop. 

It really depends what exactly you want to do, honestly.  This specfic needs brought up to be accurate in your purchase. Just remember most items that are made anywhere are or can be easily stitched with an old standard they all look up to still today the Singer.  If your looking for a machine this place here is exactly where you want to hash them out. Many great ideas have been used in the redesign of the old machines so its really possible ( not by me ) but others to pin point designs implemented from others to just plain newer machines and even their clones. 

 

Good day

Floyd