Members onathread Posted February 4, 2020 Members Report Posted February 4, 2020 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. ) Quote
Members Bmwmoa67707 Posted February 4, 2020 Members Report Posted February 4, 2020 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. Quote
kgg Posted February 4, 2020 Report Posted February 4, 2020 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 Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members onathread Posted February 4, 2020 Author Members Report Posted February 4, 2020 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. Quote
kgg Posted February 4, 2020 Report Posted February 4, 2020 Remember by once, cry once. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members dfrensdorff Posted February 5, 2020 Members Report Posted February 5, 2020 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. Quote
Members onathread Posted February 5, 2020 Author Members Report Posted February 5, 2020 Thank You so much dfrensdorff. I'm feeling very good about the Juki! ) Quote
Members chrisash Posted February 5, 2020 Members Report Posted February 5, 2020 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 Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
kgg Posted February 5, 2020 Report Posted February 5, 2020 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 Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members chrisash Posted February 5, 2020 Members Report Posted February 5, 2020 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 Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
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