Juki 563

[Kolby]

1 hour ago, SARK9 said:

The 563 is a great machine.  Here's what a pair of mine looked like when I bought them- and one after a bit of TLC.

 

 

wow how did you get it so clean? i was thinking of re veneering the table if i got it.

Edited July 21, 2018 by Kolby
wrong word

[Kolby]

Heres another question. What kind of needle and thread do i need to use? i kow that standard leather needle size is 100/16 or 110/18 but i dont know if thats just for smaller non industrial sewing machines.

[brmax]

In not sure your local apparell fabric will carry these.  Maybe?

anyway that machine I believe is using a : 135 X 17 system in non leather points, these come in many thread sizes. For this I would pick up 10 each in 18, 20, 22 for now. This will work for some 69-138 threads. I like 19 with the 92 threads. 

For the leather material they ( mfg ) designate the 135 X 16 system needles and these also come in a best # for thread sizes. 

Along side the system number ( 135x16 or 17 ) in buying these. There are numbers for thread size and can have a number like 110/18 or 125/20 and 140/22 so as mentioned above. 

A ten pac is fine especialy after a couple hundred yards, you might need to or just change out for a needle for good times. 

 

 

Good day

Floyd

[SARK9]

6 hours ago, Kolby said:

wow how did you get it so clean? i was thinking of re veneering the table if i got it.

After some poor experiences with the "modern plywoods produced by some of our Asian trading partners", I've stuck with the old tables for my own use. As long as they are still straight and sound, they can be put back in top form with a bit of worthwhile effort. Block sand the surface perfectly flat with flooring sandpaper, fill in any gouges or other holes with an automotive body filler, and bond down a countertop grade HPL liike Formica in the color/pattern of your choice. The edge banding can be a problem, but it can be replaced if needed.  

 

-DC

[kgg]

That is excellent work on the table top rebuild, SARK9. I replace my needle either after 8 hours of use, most times it is more often depending what and how thick a material it is piercing.

kgg

Edited July 21, 2018 by kgg

[Kolby]

Yea seriously thats a nice job. I think il do the same on mine. Im supposed to pick it up tomorrow. 

1 hour ago, kgg said:

That is excellent work on the table top rebuild, SARK9. I replace my needle either after 8 hours of use, most times it is more often depending what and how thick a material it is piercing.

kgg

Ok thats good to know but what type of needle do you use? Can you link me a good place to buy it?

 

Oh and i was just wondering, how do you clean/maintain these machines? Is it good to give it a thorough cleaning every once in a while?

 

Thanks again!

[mixmkr]

I have a 562 which is the main machine for my marine canvas business.  I use 138 thread...so the bobbins go quick.  Always have an eye out for the 563 at a decent price.

[NCArcher]

This might help

https://www.manualslib.com/download/998200/Juki-Lu-562.html

[Kolby]

nice, il download that now!

 

[chrisash]

What thickness of veg tan can this punch through