good upgrade from the LU562

[mixmkr]

As much as I've "googled", etc.   I can't find anything on just the 1508, except it replaced the LU 563.  Only the 1508 (with a letter after it) is showing up in searches.  The NH version being the most expensive, as it seems to have a higher presser foot lift.....did I say that above?? :-D

[brmax]

I was thinking a bit and couldn't remember there being a difference in presser foot lifts really, with any of the 15series but always learning. So had a minute and took a look in the stuffed away 1508 manual.

What i found listed for these machines 1508, 09, 10, 11, 41, 60, 61, 65 all letters series in this manual- 

list 9mm hand lift and 16mm knee lift.

Something i may have seen and sure didn't realize and or forgot? yep, There is a difference in needle bar stroke of 2mm so listing the NH series as having 38mm vs 36mm all others except the 1565 having 33.36mm

This bit probably sheds some lite on the thicker sew ability somehow, but im not finding any of that just glancing through.

We can shuffle some of this around maybe and get more specs that can help the conversation, i need some coffee. 

 

Floyd

[Tejas]

The Juki 1500N Engineer's Manual lists the various models' specifications.

Gregg characterizes the differences:

"As for the H model of the LU-1508N...this machine has a heavier 'flywheel' or handwheel. It's about six pounds, the standard is is about one pound. This helps with starting torque starting the run and getting the machine turning over. The H model also has a heavy hook that will allow a larger needle and thread to be used. That's it, part for part, really. I don't really know why people would think this is a much heavier capacity machine than a standard walking foot is capable of. It's not."

In the following thread:

http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/66067-machine-choice-heavier-than-a-juki-1541s/

LU-1500N Engineer's Manual 2002.pdf

[keithski122]

The 1508 use a singer style foot , the juki 1509 uses a different style but is the same machine as far as I know.Over here in the uk the 1508 seems a difficult machine to find both new and second hand, the 1541 is easier to get but I would prefer the top loading myself.

[mixmkr]

unless somebody beats me to it...  I'm about ready to jump....but is there any downside to just the 1508... no "N", NH...etc?  At least that's what's on the plate...just "1508".    or am I just getting a larger bobbin LU562?  Seems the changes since the LU562/563 might be of benefit... like the rectangular presser foot rotation.  I like the top feed bobbin too. 

[Uwe]

That Ebay listing is an auction, by the way, not a buy-it-now listing. I'd talk to the guy before bidding and find out exactly how he plans to ship it. Many perfectly good machines have been destroyed in transit, especially if they're shipped by people who don't ship sewing machines for a living.

[mixmkr]

thx Uwe.  I have contacted them and realize being outbid is a very real possibility too.  I think I'm just getting MAS (machine acquisition syndrome).  They've told me they're a manf company and this is a spare machine that has had light use over the years and they have an svc tech on staff... which may be just someone who likes to fiddle too!   Yeah...  gotta remember it's Ebay.   That said, I've bought and sold a lot over the years with Ebay at this dollar value and basically done OK.  They want $250 to ship...so that sounds like a pallet and a truck to me.  But ya never know.  Probably should just stick with a dealer.   That said, I should contact some of these forum vendors and tell them what my goals are.

thx all for the responses

[Wizcrafts]

37 minutes ago, mixmkr said:

Probably should just stick with a dealer.   That said, I should contact some of these forum vendors and tell them what my goals are.

thx all for the responses

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[Yetibelle]

Do you get a "motorcycle" or do you just pony-up and get a HARLEY!  I think the machine you have is great, the slight upgrade your going to get from the 1508 is not a Harley, its just another motorcycle.  Since you already have a working flat bed get a CB-3200 or CB-4500.  ---note the sponsor plug Wiz ---

***Disclaimer*** - I am not affiliated or rewarded for this suggestion, but I am open to the idea....

 

[mixmkr]

What I wanted to hear.  I think I'm getting cold feet too, for lusting after too similar a machine, albeit a tad newer.  A CB 4500 would be awesome.  Not sure I'd have much use for it, but a heck of a machine.  I'll wait for that larger bobbin machine that lands in my hands at an great price.  No hurry I guess, so I can take my time.  I'm just getting addicted to these things.  Figuring a backup really isn't needed with these pups either.  They're solid enough to run all day long anyways.