Best Juki LS 341 Clone?

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

9 minutes ago, shoepatcher said:

The selling point on this 1341 was that it has a 9mm maximum stitch length where as the 341 was 6mm.

glenn

Are you referring to the genuine Juki LS-1341 series?  As per spec, all four subclass machines max out at 6mm forward/reverse stitch length.

However, there are some knock offs with 8mm, say Typical GC2263-1 is one of them.

Hope this helps add to the conversation here.

Edited June 7, 2019 by Gregg From Keystone Sewing

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

11 hours ago, Wizcrafts said:

Another factor is about to come into play regarding the prices of Chinese vs Japanese built sewing machines. The Chinese machines now have a 25% tariff applied at the port of entry, Japanese machines have much lower tariffs that are not about to go up. As the prices of Chinese clones rises due to tariffs, the Japanese prices will likely stay put. The difference may zero out soon, making a JP built machine a better deal all around.

True story.  However, many Japanese machine are still far more expensive, even with 25% increase, depending on model

Edited June 7, 2019 by Gregg From Keystone Sewing

[brmax]

I would look further into your leads as of now, I think your onto a good lead. 

If its in the continental 48 and uses paypal.  They work pretty good for the buyer as I understand. But I haven't had an issue.

In any case, each brand name has its professional record to establish. So here we mention Juki.

Im not sure how many factories are now! and have been filled for the last thirty years with other than Juki. I will easily say the Europeans I guess to use many Durkopp Adlers,  while some other parts of the world use Seiko. 

These names have obviously, metaphorically very big shoulders, in that they have proven themselves daily!!! In factories throughout the world.

So when they have newer designs we should look to them. Additionally I always keep an eye out for their equipment in the succession for any interest. 

Im happy with ebay, if theres an option elsewhere still using a payment option as pay pal all the better and great.

I believe they stick to the sale as I understand, as long as one sticks with them.  There are some articles on tips using these on the site here, regarding transfer of responsibility. 

Other than buying new from a dealer, I found myself when using online, my sense of security needed to have adequate insurance coverage on such a shipped item. This is seldom seen on person to person ebay types, as the standard is minimal coverage amount. Fyi, meaning up the coverage is likely required when above a 100$

So, if you can do it, pick the newest design in the industry, second opinion is the newest in a branded name.

With this machine foundation no matter ones time on it, we can base a consistency and reputation.  Knowing we all have to start somewhere, Experience Matters, Testing and performance results are to be respected. 

Lets not sit that tested reputation of machinery aside so dam easily. 

 

Have a god day

Floyd

 

 

[JSLeathercraft]

I know I'm a little late to the conversation but I thought you might want the input.  I was in the same market as you about a year ago.  I have a Ferdco Pro 2000 that also still has the Juki 441 badges.  I have also owned a few Singers, some big ASN shoe machines, and a very nice flatbed walking foot Durkopp Adler in the past (and stupidly sold it).  I needed another mid range machine to fit between my 441 and my 31-15 and knew I didn't want to limit myself to a flat bed machine.  The cost of a Juki was more than I wanted to spend.  I preferred the 341 to the 2700.  I also looked at the Techsew, but the shipping made the cost a bit more for me and I really wanted to test the machine in person first.  So instead of ordering online, I made the trip to see Cowboy Bob at Toledo and let him demo the CB-341 and then I spend a little time on it myself.  I was very happy with it and took it home.  It's actually become my favorite machine.  Absolutely love it.