Juki 1541S or Thor 1541S

[bj139]

1 minute ago, kgg said:

Yes, I think all of us have had to hand wheel at some time or other. Remember to back off your pressor foot tension. The main pain is growing that third arm. One arm to guide the material, second to hold the top and bottom thread on starting the seam and a third to hand wheel. Oh, I forgot one to hold the reverse level down to reverse and lock the stitches.

Best of luck,

kgg

Thanks.  One thing I don't have to worry about on the 111w155 is reverse.  One good thing is stitch lengths are the same in forward and reverse once I turn the material. 

[Wizcrafts]

If the bottom of the needle bar hits the raising inside or outside foot, reduce the walking foot ratio to the absolute minimum lift. The lower the lift, the thicker you can sew with any needle system.

[bj139]

1 minute ago, Wizcrafts said:

A System 190 needle is about 3/16 inch longer than a System 135x16. That is total length. The distance from the top or bottom of the eye to the bottom of the needle might not give exactly 3/16 inch gain if raised all the way up. Your needle bar may still hit the top on the inside and/or outside foot. Moving parts inside the head might bind up at that height.

Thanks.  I may try to get some system 190 needles and try it when I get time.

[Doc Reaper]

I have a 1541 clone, I’m also an Industrial Engineer. I will say go for your comfort and knowledge. If you keep the machine for a couple of decades (like most folks) it will sell for the same amount after 20 years. By then Joe will own everything and we will all glow in the dark from the world war he started