Juki LU 563

[Tammie]

Good morning everyone

I have a opportunity to buy a Juki LU-563 and wanted to check with you pros to make sure this would be an okay machine to start sewing leather and vinyl..

I can not afford to buy a brand new industrial sewing machine so figured I could start with this.

Any tips would be great.

Where can I buy different feet for it..

I am so sorry to bother you.

Very nervous and excited.

Have a great day...

Edited October 22, 2019 by Tammie

[JJN]

@Tammie,

The Juki LU-563 is a very good upholstery class sewing machine and is liked and recommended by many of the members here on LeatherWorker. I have one. It will be helpful if you explain what you intend to sew, so people can determine if this machine is a good match for your products. What kind of items are you going to sew? How thick is the leather? How many layers? What size of thread do you want to use?

The 563 will sew about 3/8" thickness with thread ranging from #46 to #138. There are many different feet available for that machine that are inexpensive and plentiful. They are usually referred to as Singer 111 style feet. You can check with the dealers that support this forum in the ads on the top of the pages or look on Ebay. You will need needles designed for leather and a few bobbins on hand. Buy your thread 2 spools at a time so you can wind bobbins and sew at the same time.

Do you have a photo of this machine? What is the condition of it? Does it have a servo motor or clutch motor? Is it working right now? Can you test it with your material? What is the price?

I am sure others on this forum will want to help you and advise you any way they can.

Yes, it is exciting isn't it.

John

 

Edited October 22, 2019 by JJN

[Tammie]

I am wanting to sew leather bags and wallets. 

They would have interfacing and lining..

Would love to make classic doctor style bags and such..

[Tammie]

Hi JJN

I double checked with the lady who is selling it and machine was serviced lazt year, runs great and looks to have a clutch motor

Asking $400

Sent deposit

Tried uploading picture but not luck

Really got fingers crossed but looks to be in good shape.

Is 8 hrs aways from here

Will have nephews make sure it runs.

Thanks for the help...

 

[JJN]

Good price. That machine head is very heavy! If it is dropped, it can suffer irreparable damage. Just tipping over can break levers, guides and the tension assembly. I take the head off the table and set it inside the truck on the floor on its feet. Prop it up so it doesn't tip over. Get a servo motor for it. Maybe a speed reducer. You can read on this forum about needle and thread combinations.

[Tammie]

will do everything you suggested.

Thanks for the help

Excited to start

[Tejas]

Tammy, here is a link to very good pdf copy of the 563 user manual just in case you don't already have a copy or the machine doesn't come with the manual.

http://keysew.com/Webpages/DemoImages/Juki_LU-563_Instruction_Keyfooter.pdf

 

[DonInReno]

Is this your first industrial machine? 
 

The Juki is a great starter machine and parts and accessories are quite inexpensive so it can be fun to pick up presser feet/feed dogs/etc. that best fit what you’re making.  When looking for parts keep in mind that many other industrial machines interchange with your Juki.

 

[Tammie]

Yes this is my first industrial

Got it for $400.00 and just ordered the servo from Toledo

So excited..

 

Thanks for the help with the manual

Wow so Grateful

[Tammie]

Good afternoon everyone and Happy Halloween..

I am needing to get ordered some feet and extra bobbins..

does anyone know a good source.

looking for Quality as I rather only buy once..

sewing machine is arriving on Saturday.

happy dance..

Thanks for the help

Excited to start