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Hi to everyone! I have decide to purchase a flat bed in addition to my Consew 227r  cylinder.  I feel the Juki 1508 would be more machine than what I need as far as working with "heavy" leather. I make bags, some leather purses (3-5oz.). Other than the specs seeming to be the same, does anyone know of a difference between the Juki 1541S or the Thor 1541S? It seems that parts, etc. would all be available for the Thor, and it's a little bit cheaper. Any advice is much appreciated. )

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Call Gregg at Keystone Sewing....we got a Juki 1541S about a month ago.  Terrific deal.....great communication...just a bit more than the Thor machine, but well worth it.

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49 minutes ago, onathread said:

does anyone know of a difference between the Juki 1541S or the Thor 1541S?

Quality / dependability, plain and simple. The last I checked the Juki 1541s is still made in Japan not China. The Juki is the standard that the Chinese clones try to measure up against.

kgg

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Thank You so much Bmwmoa67707! Quick response too. I'll give em a call.. All the best! 

Thx  kgg! I thought that might be the case. There is a difference in production. Just want to make the "right" choice. Even if it means spending a little more. 

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I have the Juki 1508NH .... it is a fantastic machine. The last flatbed I’ll ever own. A bit more $ than the 1541S, and maybe a bit heavier, but the 1541S is also a great Machine. I’m not familiar with the Thor, but I’d buy the Juki if it were me. 

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Thank You so much dfrensdorff.  I'm feeling very good about the Juki! )

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10 hours ago, kgg said:

Quality / dependability, plain and simple. The last I checked the Juki 1541s is still made in Japan not China. The Juki is the standard that the Chinese clones try to measure up against.

kgg

Would not the import tax on the chinese versions make the price far higher than the ones made in Japan or has the trade dispute been solved now

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1 hour ago, chrisash said:

Would not the import tax on the chinese versions make the price far higher than the ones made in Japan or has the trade dispute been solved now

I have not heard that the tariffs on the machines from China have been lifted in the US. Be interesting to see how much the price drops once they are lifted.

kgg

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Or did the Juki ones made in Japan, sneekly creep up over the last year to match the chinese ones paying the higher tax rate. Has anyone checked

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