Juki LU-2810S

[alpine luddite]

I'm looking for a flatbed walking foot machine with a high lift, 20mm,  or more, for sewing backpack harness parts with. I currently use a 1541s for most of my sewing but I struggle with 3/8" closed cell foam(4lb density), multiple layers of Cordura and nylon webbing. It works but it's a struggle. I cannot fit 1/2" closed cell foam parts in this machine. I have been looking at the Juki LU-2810s, which has a 20mm lift. Does anyone have experience with this machine or recommendations for a high lift flatbed walking foot?

 

Thanks

[brmax]

What needle and thread are you happy with using now in your projects. 

Just curious on the material compressing and all that. Considering the thickness I am wondering if there is any deflection problems now, as the 2810 uses what needle system. 

 

Floyd

[alpine luddite]

2 minutes ago, brmax said:

What needle and thread are you happy with using now in your projects. 

Just curious on the material compressing and all that. Considering the thickness I am wondering if there is any deflection problems now, as the 2810 uses what needle system. 

 

Floyd

135 either a 20 or 21. I don't break needles.  it's mainly a space issue. Thread nylon #69.

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

Juki LU-2800 series are really nice, if you think it's what you are looking for, I would jump on one for sure.  

[nylonRigging]

On 8/1/2019 at 12:55 PM, alpine luddite said:

135 either a 20 or 21. I don't break needles.  it's mainly a space issue. Thread nylon #69.

having more lift would be great. I have been eyeballing that juki for a awhile also, and It has the punch and power . I still wanting some more Lift , and been using a heavy Consew RB1461A for a lot of years on the heavier side of things, it has good punch threw multi-layer of materials . I wish my Consew had more lift, but there does come a point when you just run out of needle with a 135x17 length and material height.

That Juki LU-2810 has more lift, and I am getting one of them sooner or latter when the ( money materializes in my wallet ) the opportunity comes by me .
The RB1461A does good but I think the Juki definitely has a couple more +plus's going for it . Here is a Pic. of ,  2-layers of  1000 den. .. 1/2" scrim backed foam .. a piece of 1" webbing fold-over the top . more lift would be a great asset.

 

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Edited August 2, 2019 by nylonRigging

[R8R]

I have the LU-2810A (Euro style Durkopp Adler type feet instead of Singer standard)

I sew heavy nylons and leather trims, 69 thread and up. It can walk over literally any assembly I throw at it.  In fact, I would say if I ran into a situation where it couldn't walk over a given assembly, I should probably re-think the design.

Only other machine I would consider in this class would be the Adler 867. The Juki will be quite a bit less money in the US market.

 

[nylonRigging]

As much as I love to own a 867, it is definitely not in the budget. I hate even watching Vid. of it's performance and all it's factory extra bells and whistles because it just makes me want one more . the 867 is in a class of it's own . I will have to Slumdog it, ....LOL . The Juki is in my-$$ range though, and I know it is a real workhorse with also affordable parts .

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Edited August 6, 2019 by nylonRigging

[shoepatcher]

The Juki 2810 is a copy of the Durkopp/Adler 867.

glenn

Edited August 8, 2019 by shoepatcher
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