Juki LU-563 vs Consew 146rb-1 vs Consew 226

[DylanW]

Im looking into getting a sewing machine for auto upholstery and leather working. I found these 3 machines on Craigslist but wasn't sure which would work the best/which was the best value. The Juki LU-563 is $725, Consew 146rb-1 is $950 and the Consew 226 is $1000. What would you recommend.

Edited October 17, 2019 by DylanW

[shoepatcher]

The Lu563 is the best machine for what you are doing.

glenn

[Wizcrafts]

Depending on their conditions, I'd look at the Juki LU-563 or Consew 146rb-1 before the Consew 226. The 226 has a smaller bobbin.

The significant differences between the first two is that the Juki has triple feed, straight stitch and a drop in extra large bobbin, whereas the Consew 146 has top and bottom feed only, a slightly smaller M bobbin and wide zig-zag. The Juki uses Singer 111w155 style feet which are available in a myriad of configurations. There would be fewer presser foot options for the Consew 146 compared to the Juki. Also, the Juki 563 may take heavier thread than the Consew.

[Pintodeluxe]

I'd recommend the Juki LU-563 without hesitation.  It's the machine I use personally, and it has an extra large capacity U style bobbin (even bigger than an M bobbin).  Plus it has other features that I like such as top loading (drop-in) bobbin, and a large paddle style reverse lever.  

[Constabulary]

Juki 563 - for sure!

[DonInReno]

On 10/17/2019 at 2:40 AM, DylanW said:

....which would work the best/which was the best value. ...

Without looking at the condition of each there’s no way to say which is a decent deal.  No way is a clapped out 563-c with no reverse worth $600, but if it’s solid throughout that’s probably the market price for a used one.  Same goes for the others.   I get a kick out of machines that are a collection of every bad part in a shop... lol