Muy buen video. Compre hace poco una maquina asi. Pero no trae la mecha de luricacion en la tasita de arriba. Tiene alguna idea de que material la puedo fabricar. Desde ya muchas gracia. Abrazo
Very helpful video, thank you! I am getting familiar with a singer 111w that has the hook upgraded to a Juki lu 563's. I could not find clear instructions about the bobbin orientation anywhere, even in the 563's user manual! 🤦
@@JudyChlebak So the machine is designed to use 135-17 round point needles, or 135-16 leather point needles. If you want to convert the machine to use 190 Pfaff style needles (as I have) you loosen the screw that holds the needle bar in position, and raise it slightly until it's in the timing position. It's a pretty small adjustment, and all you need is a flat screwdriver. Here is a video on Consew needle bar height. Not the same machine, but good info... ruclips.net/video/0Qnjo8Kfzbs/видео.html Thanks for the video suggestion, I will put it on the list!
Thanks. Actually it is a triple feed walking foot, so it has needle feed, walking foot and feed dogs. Usually when we call an industrial machine a needle feed, it doesn't have the walking foot (like a Pfaff 561). Best to you
I'm having an issue where my thread is shredding and breaking. I've double checked threading the machine and bobbin and I believe I'm using the correct thread/needle. I can feel a couple of tiny burs on the rotary needle. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks and great video.
Such nice videos! -- QUESTION -- Would rather have the juki lu 563 or the Consew 206 RB-1 - assuming both in great condition like the ones you show on your channel? Really liked the Consew, especially your one. But then you showed the Juki and now I love them both. Which is the better machine if you could only have one and I forced you to make a decision??
They are both capable machines with identical capacities. Forced to choose I would go for the 563 because of the extra large top loading bobbin. It's a little easier for me to load the bobbin compared to a side loading machine. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. Are you sure the bobbin spins counterclockwise? My Juki 1541 spins clockwise so do my other sewing machines but they are side load bobbins.
I have the 562 and this video popped up. I just wanted to point out that when you threaded the machine and got to the tensioner you missed a step. The correct way is to click the thread around the pin to the right and then up around the tensioner. You can also go around and then wrap the thread around the pin before going to the spring guide step. I'd also like to point out if you use thicker thread that wrapping the thread around the arm tensioner twice is better than three times. Great video by the way.
Thanks for commenting, but I'm afraid that's not correct. You never go around the pin on a Juki or Consew walking foot like this. It's a common misconception, but entirely false. The correct thread path is shown in the manual, and doesn't go around the pin. Thanks
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker tread is a little different since that manual was made. Anyone that has used one of these for years will tell you that is a must. Try it and find out why that is.
@@rynomadman1 The manual never showed to go around the pin. Juki never recommended to go around the pin. Will it sew that way? Yes. It's not better though, and it's simply not the correct thread path. My Juki sews perfectly when threaded as intended. Thanks for your opinion on the matter. Best to you.
Great demo! Can you advise as to the make and model of the stapler you are using as well as the exact staples? I have one that looks somewhat like that but is too weak and the staples are too flimsy. I gave my 563 large bobbin machine to my daughter in law and am sooo tempted to ask for it back since she really isn't making use of it. I just have a Rex 607z for heavy stuff. Got it years ago for the lake where I could make sail repairs using the zig zag. Comparing it to the Juki is like comparing a square block to a wheel! I'm surprised I don't get noise complaints from neighbors when using it. Always surprised there are no metal shavings on the table after using it. :) Really miss the Juki!
Oh my goodness you are making me laugh. Funny comparisons. I use a Bostitch P3 for light duty leather... amzn.to/3Ec5oe8 but it's limited to 1/4" staples , or B8 with 3/8" staples for 4 or more layers of leather... amzn.to/3rpab4r If you only get one, make it the B8 stapler because it can use 1/4" or 3/8" staples. Best
Thank you for your video! I’m a novice so your video is such a wonderful find! What do you feel an appropriate price for this machine would be, used? I am in the market. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks Anna! You might find a used one that needs a little TLC for $500-600, but if it's a complete package ready to sew, it will be closer to $1000. Machines with servo motors are usually better, and priced accordingly. Adding a new servo motor to a machine with a clutch motor costs about $150 if you do it yourself. LU-562 and 563 are good machines, as are Consew 226 and 206rb. Best of luck with your search!
Great video, excellent delivery with your explanation, truly appreciative with any of the videos you have delivered. I am curious tho with the Juki 563 because of there age even as well made as they are, how easily is it to still get parts for them and also curious for how long do you believe I'd be able to get parts...if that is something you would even be aware of?
Thanks! Most common items like presser feet and bobbins are widely available. Luckily, these sturdy machines rarely fail. Many internal parts like hook assembly etc. Are easy to source as well because they were such popular machines. They might not be OEM Juki parts, but still work well. Best to you.
Great video. I learned alot about this machine. Where do you buy your thread? I want to sew 4 SunShade triangles together to create a top for a cabana my husband built. What would be a durable thread to get that would also be good for outside summer exposures.
Hi Nancy, polyester is a good choice for outdoor applications and UV exposure. It will hold up better than nylon thread. I usually buy thread from eBay, but Sailrite sells it too. 92 weight thread is a common choice for upholstery etc. Thanks!
been using a Juki 563 for years and love that machine. just run into a problem you might be able to help me out with. the machine is stuck in reverse stitching and i cant seem to get out of it for whatever reason. any tips on what to do? thanks
There's one type of problem where the motor direction is reversed. It looks like it's going backwards, but actually won't stitch. Solution there is to find the direction selector switch on the servo motor and select the opposite direction. A second problem is where it actually stitches in reverse when you're trying to sew forwards. Usually that means someone just put the machine back together and got the shafts 180 degrees out of sink. Sometimes happens after a belt change. Best to you.
Thank you for this very informative video. I'm late to the 'game' of commenting about the JUKI 563, but would ask if with your knowledge of the market you could price a used JUKI.... is there a range of $$ you would suggest one might obtain one? Thanks for any help you could provide.... Charlene
A Juki with table might be worth $1000-$1200 depending on the market. Condition matters, and also type of motor. Servos are more desirable. Best to you.
Great video! I just aquired a Juki LU-562. Do you know by chance what the little black rotating tab on the base of the bobbin winder is for? I cannot for the life of me figure it out. Thanks.
Thanks. The key parts of a common bobbin winder are the tension discs, wheel, lever to engage wheel, and finger limiter. The tension discs are adjustable left to right for an evenly wound bobbin. The finger limiter determines how full the bobbin is wound. Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to bend the finger more, and allow more thread to be wound on the bobbin. CCW to stop winding sooner.
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Thanks for the response. But what I was wondering specifically is on the base of the bobbin winder you will see a black piece of steel mounted to a rivet that rotates. It does not contact the thread or bobbin. When you slide it will rotate towards the slot in the table where the belt goes down to the motor pulley. Most bobbin winders don't have this rotating tab. I noticed it on mine and also in your video.
@@dag4321 Hmm, I'm not sure. It looks like a thread guide at first glance, but it's too low to even touch the thread on my machine. Maybe it retained a belt guard on the original machines? Just a guess.
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker I did a bit of research and found on a forum somebody saying it was some kind of latch for a belt guard - so I think your guess ir right. Thanks.
I have the same machine which thanks to this video I am in love again. I would love to get extra feet for it. Do you have any recommendations as to where I can purchase. I find very limited options online. Thanks in advance .
eBay! It's a great place to buy different feet. Juki LU-562, 563, Consew 225, 226, 206rb all take the same feet. I use a 1/4" piping foot, left zipper foot, and right zipper foot regularly. Good luck!
Enjoying your videos and learning a lot. I spotted this machine for sale in my area. Would this machine work for bag vinyl and faux leather applications or is it too much machine for those materials? I would consider them a medium weight. Thank you in advance.
The 562 or 563 would be a great choice for vinyl and faux leather. Just be aware that you'll usually get best results with a round point 135x17 needle (not leather point needle) when sewing vinyl. The machine itself will work perfectly for that application.
Grate video, how thick the thread you can use on this? I'm looking for something to stitch leather bags would it be possible to sew through 5mm leather? thanks!
Functional max for thread size is probably #138. I usually use #92. A Juki LU-563 will sew about 3/8" of compressed leather or about 9.5mm. So it would handle 5mm no problem.
Your videos are so awesome! I was given a Pfaff 145 H4. Turns out that it was not worth the money to put into it. Watching your vids I found a nice and clean Juki 563. 🎉. I want to know how do I change it to a 190 needle system? Thank you for your clear and easy to follow instructions. Please keep up the great work. 😊
Thanks for such a kind reply. Luckily, changing your Juki LU-563 to a 190 needle system is quite easy to do. Just swap the stock 135-17 needle for a 190 system needle. Then raise the needle bar to put the tip of the rotary hook about 1/16" above the eye of the needle. More info in this video... ruclips.net/video/0Qnjo8Kfzbs/видео.html Best of luck with it.
G’day Wille. A excellent video. Thank you. We have just bought a LU 563 and are trying to learn to sew as well as set it up. We have a problem with the needle not going through the hole in the foot or the feed dog centrally. It’s almost rubbing on the left side of the holes looking at it. We are using a size 23 needle and 138 thread. Is there any way to adjust the needle sideways as opposed to length way as I found searching. I thought maybe I could try and rotate the presser foot slightly so I could do the same to the inner foot to get it central but of course that won’t help with the feed dog. Thanks again for taking the time to post your videos. Cheers Steve
Hi Steve, good choice on the Juki 563. You'll love that machine once you get it setup. Two common things can cause your issue. A bent needle or a poorly made presser foot part. Try replacing the needle and order a different set of feet. There's no real side to side adjustment of the needle bar. Also try starting with a #20 needle and #92 weight thread. That is the best combo for setting up an industrial machine. Best of luck!
I can’t thank you enough for getting back to me. We paid top dollar for the machine but it’s looks in very good condition, on the outside at least. We are complete novices with canvas but I did check and replace the needle. The welting feet we bought wouldn’t work at all the inside foot would jam on one side. So poor quality at $52 I hoped they would be the right ones. It’s hard to know where to buy quality parts. That’s what got me checking the original feet that came with it and saw the needle was very close to the left side. Then checked the feed dog clearance and saw it was the same. I couldn’t see how it could be adjusted sideways but had to ask. I’m hoping it’s not a slightly bent needle shaft? Regardless I got a lot of great tips from you. All the best.
I have no idea, because it's off an old machine! It's really sturdy though, and I like that it has captive loops so the thread can't pop out of the thread stand. Modern thread stands are so cheaply made now! Thanks for the nice comment.
Yeah, there was a special sub class of the 563 model that come without reverse. Strange but true. The 563 takes extra large U style bobbins, and you can get them on eBay. Reminds me I could use another pack of bobbins!
Ok so a friend has one of these he wants to sell me. His uncle was the guy who maintained and fixed these in automotive interior plants. My question is, you said this uses U style bobbin but when doing searches it's saying M style bobbins. They are different and was just asking to elaborate. Great video!!
The Juki LU-563 uses the extra large U style bobbin. The LU-562 uses a smaller G style bobbin. They don't use M style bobbins. You can fit about twice the amount of thread on a U style bobbin, compared to a G style bobbin. That might be important if you want to upholster car seats or large cushions. If you sew wallets and belts it shouldn't matter much. Best
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Hmm. Ok I'm having trouble finding those bobbins. The ones I'm seeing done call out the class or style but say they work with the 563 and are large. Safe to assume they're ok? 28mm dia by 11.7mm thick with 6mm center hole is what I'm finding. And curious why you didn't discuss lubrication? I'm reading the manual and it's showing that the hook oils itself with filling something under the machine and wick. But the other points are marked in red
The dimensions you listed are indeed U style bobbins. The 563 doesn't have any large self oiling reservoirs. Just a couple small ones on top of the machine that hold a few squirts of oil. Use only clear sewing machine oil, and lube all the spots in the manual. You might find my Consew 226 video useful too. Best
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker ok thanks!!! I have both small bottle of lily white oil as well as a gallon of the oil I use in the oil pan of my DDL-8700 industrial. Will either work or one better than the other? I'm having a heck of a time finding a good manual for it. The one I'm getting is missing the little oil can on top with the lid it looks like in the pictures too, which is weird. There's something screwed in there to support the old light that's on there. It was owned by a guy who fixed/serviced them in large upholstery shop though so maybe I'm not seeing something right in the pictures. In the manual it said something about the hook being self oiling but again I need to find a better one with better pictures. The bed is worn from large scale use so I need to relabel with red the proper piling points and the pictures in the ones I can find are very grainy from being copy of a copy.
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker I am watching such a machine in great condition with a servo motor on an auction site for around $ 260. I really like its quiet operation. Compared to Zoje zj 0628 it is really quiet, but I do not know if it is not a matter of equipment used to record videos on RUclips Channel
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker I am impressed with the working culture of this machine. She sews a few layers of skin, and the movement of the needle is very smooth, as if it meets no resistance at all.
Thank you for the video. I have a 562 and am trying to change the knee lift to a pedal lift and was wondering if you have any thoughts on how to do it. My knee lift doesn't lift high enough to release the tension disks. Thanks for any ideas.
Hi Jeff, as I recall the Consew 226 had a nice logical place to attach a chain underneath the head, but the Juki 562 does not. Usually you can adjust the knee lift until it operates correctly. Once in a while they're mounted in the wrong place, and you have to remount them. Best to you.
Juki by a landslide. Union is a very old brand. I hear Union and I think "pre-war" era. Especially recommend the Juki LU-563 because of the extra large U style bobbin. Best
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker how much would you pay for a used one? Juki Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine, Works Per Seller, Approx 48"x20"x28" MODEL: LV563
A Juki 562 or 563 will do upholstery work. They don't make them anymore, so you'd have to find a used one. Consew 226 and 206rb1 are also good machines. Best
The Juki LU-563 has been replaced by newer Juki walking foot machines. The newer Juki walking foot models are also good. Sometimes you'll see a used LU-562 (smaller bobbin) or LU-563 pop up on the used market. Best
I use this one for light duty use or two layers of leather using 1/4" staples... amzn.to/44Nth5O Or this one for heavy or thick projects with 4 or more layers of leather using 3/8" staples... amzn.to/3pSHbVs Best of luck to you!
I use this one for light duty use or two layers of leather using 1/4" staples... amzn.to/44Nth5O Or this one for heavy or thick projects with 4 or more layers of leather using 3/8" staples... amzn.to/3pSHbVs Best of luck to you!
Yes, with industrial sewing machines you should always hold back the threads as you start sewing. Once you get 3-4 stitches, you can let go. If you don't hold your threads back, sometimes the thread will tangle. It's especially important on top loading bobbin machines like the Juki LU-562, 563 and Consew 226.
That is absolutely false. The Juki manual shows it correctly. The video shows it correctly. Sorry, but I'm tired of people spreading incorrect information. It really trips people up when they're getting started with sewing. Best
I have to agree w/ you! I’ve had my juki563lu for over 6 mths. I couldn’t get to to sew perfect stitches. I didn’t want to give up since everyone raves about this machine. Long story short I too , like many, would run the thread around the pin on the tension disk . Well after watching your video I thread it as shown and OHHHH MYYY GOD!! My issue was corrected! Stitches are beyond perfect. Millions of thanks. Keep your videos going please.
I have a LU563 it's in ok condition. My problem is the bobbin keeps winding around the bobbin case when I sew. Do you have any suggestions? I'm still using the clutch motor and wondered if a servo motor would help.
If the bobbin case is spinning, it could be the tab didn't get installed under the throat plate as it should. If the thread is getting tangled around the bobbin, it could be a timing issue or a small adjustment to the finger that taps the bobbin case and allows thread to pass. Of course the first thing to do is wind a new bobbin, use a fresh 135-17 needle and re-thread the machine. Make sure to match thread size to your needle size ie 92 wt thread needs a #19 or #20 needle. Best
For a beginner like me, this video is gold ! Thank you for taking the time to make and post this. Cheers
Thanks Frank. I felt the same way when I was starting out. Not much good info for beginners out there!
Thank you for this! I just got my 562 yesterday and I’m so jealous of your speed control here. Got the servo on the way!
You will love it!
I've got the Lu-55. Looking forward to watching and learning from this.
Sounds great, thanks!
Great video. Thank you.
Thanks Dominic!
Muy buen video. Compre hace poco una maquina asi. Pero no trae la mecha de luricacion en la tasita de arriba. Tiene alguna idea de que material la puedo fabricar. Desde ya muchas gracia. Abrazo
It's a good machine. Maybe they sell replacement wick on eBay? Thanks
Thank you so much for posting this! I have had this machine for over a year and have been trying to figure it out.
You picked a great machine! The 563 is still my favorite walking foot machine.
Good luck with it!
Awesome video!
Hey thanks! Love those Juki and Consew machines.
just obtained a JUKI lu563 and you give me hope that i might get this thing working .... thanks
I've never met a 563 that I couldn't revive! They are absolutely tanks. Very sturdy reliable machine.
Very helpful video, thank you! I am getting familiar with a singer 111w that has the hook upgraded to a Juki lu 563's. I could not find clear instructions about the bobbin orientation anywhere, even in the 563's user manual! 🤦
Thanks! I agree most manuals are not very detailed. Enjoy your new sewing machine!
Fantastic video thank you!
Just starting out with a 562 and this video has helped greatly!!
Hey that's great to hear! You'll love that 562, it's a great machine. Best to you.
Mi maquina es singer industrial #251
Thank you so much right now you have answered ally questions Thank you
I really enjoy your videos but I would find it helpful if you could do more on the Juki LU 563.
That may be possible, as I use the LU563 as my regular machine. Let me know if you have specific suggestions. Thanks
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker I would love to know how you adjust and time 190 needles. Thank you.
@@JudyChlebak So the machine is designed to use 135-17 round point needles, or 135-16 leather point needles. If you want to convert the machine to use 190 Pfaff style needles (as I have) you loosen the screw that holds the needle bar in position, and raise it slightly until it's in the timing position. It's a pretty small adjustment, and all you need is a flat screwdriver. Here is a video on Consew needle bar height. Not the same machine, but good info... ruclips.net/video/0Qnjo8Kfzbs/видео.html Thanks for the video suggestion, I will put it on the list!
Excellent video. 100%. Comment : technically, like two double-needle machines I have, this is more 'needle feed' than 'walking foot', I think.
Thanks. Actually it is a triple feed walking foot, so it has needle feed, walking foot and feed dogs. Usually when we call an industrial machine a needle feed, it doesn't have the walking foot (like a Pfaff 561). Best to you
Thank you for your swift reply.
I'm having an issue where my thread is shredding and breaking. I've double checked threading the machine and bobbin and I believe I'm using the correct thread/needle. I can feel a couple of tiny burs on the rotary needle. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks and great video.
Very nice video, excellent information. I have two LU-563s and would love another one. Particularly appreciated the detailed part names
Nice Teri, you chose a good model. Thanks for checking out the video.
Best
Thank you for the excellent video!
It's so much fun going over the features of these sturdy walking foot machines. Thanks for checking out the video.
Fantastic. You are tops.
Thanks for the nice comment. Best to you.
La juki 563 es la mejor maqina
Such nice videos! -- QUESTION -- Would rather have the juki lu 563 or the Consew 206 RB-1 - assuming both in great condition like the ones you show on your channel? Really liked the Consew, especially your one. But then you showed the Juki and now I love them both. Which is the better machine if you could only have one and I forced you to make a decision??
They are both capable machines with identical capacities. Forced to choose I would go for the 563 because of the extra large top loading bobbin. It's a little easier for me to load the bobbin compared to a side loading machine. Thanks!
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker ...perfect answer.. I was hoping you would pick that one!
Thanks for the video.
Are you sure the bobbin spins counterclockwise? My Juki 1541 spins clockwise so do my other sewing machines but they are side load bobbins.
Yep, the bobbin spins CCW. Thanks
I have the 562 and this video popped up. I just wanted to point out that when you threaded the machine and got to the tensioner you missed a step. The correct way is to click the thread around the pin to the right and then up around the tensioner. You can also go around and then wrap the thread around the pin before going to the spring guide step. I'd also like to point out if you use thicker thread that wrapping the thread around the arm tensioner twice is better than three times. Great video by the way.
Thanks for commenting, but I'm afraid that's not correct. You never go around the pin on a Juki or Consew walking foot like this. It's a common misconception, but entirely false. The correct thread path is shown in the manual, and doesn't go around the pin.
Thanks
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker tread is a little different since that manual was made. Anyone that has used one of these for years will tell you that is a must. Try it and find out why that is.
@@rynomadman1 The manual never showed to go around the pin. Juki never recommended to go around the pin. Will it sew that way? Yes. It's not better though, and it's simply not the correct thread path. My Juki sews perfectly when threaded as intended. Thanks for your opinion on the matter. Best to you.
Great demo! Can you advise as to the make and model of the stapler you are using as well as the exact staples?
I have one that looks somewhat like that but is too weak and the staples are too flimsy.
I gave my 563 large bobbin machine to my daughter in law and am sooo tempted to ask for it back since she really isn't making use of it. I just have a Rex 607z for heavy stuff. Got it years ago for the lake where I could make sail repairs using the zig zag. Comparing it to the Juki is like comparing a square block to a wheel! I'm surprised I don't get noise complaints from neighbors when using it. Always surprised there are no metal shavings on the table after using it. :) Really miss the Juki!
Oh my goodness you are making me laugh. Funny comparisons. I use a Bostitch P3 for light duty leather... amzn.to/3Ec5oe8 but it's limited to 1/4" staples , or B8 with 3/8" staples for 4 or more layers of leather... amzn.to/3rpab4r If you only get one, make it the B8 stapler because it can use 1/4" or 3/8" staples.
Best
Thank you for your video! I’m a novice so your video is such a wonderful find! What do you feel an appropriate price for this machine would be, used? I am in the market. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks Anna! You might find a used one that needs a little TLC for $500-600, but if it's a complete package ready to sew, it will be closer to $1000. Machines with servo motors are usually better, and priced accordingly. Adding a new servo motor to a machine with a clutch motor costs about $150 if you do it yourself. LU-562 and 563 are good machines, as are Consew 226 and 206rb. Best of luck with your search!
I’m looking
Great video, excellent delivery with your explanation, truly appreciative with any of the videos you have delivered. I am curious tho with the Juki 563 because of there age even as well made as they are, how easily is it to still get parts for them and also curious for how long do you believe I'd be able to get parts...if that is something you would even be aware of?
Thanks! Most common items like presser feet and bobbins are widely available. Luckily, these sturdy machines rarely fail. Many internal parts like hook assembly etc. Are easy to source as well because they were such popular machines. They might not be OEM Juki parts, but still work well. Best to you.
Very much appreciate you reply and your time for doing so. Thank you!@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker
Great video. I learned alot about this machine. Where do you buy your thread? I want to sew 4 SunShade triangles together to create a top for a cabana my husband built. What would be a durable thread to get that would also be good for outside summer exposures.
Hi Nancy, polyester is a good choice for outdoor applications and UV exposure. It will hold up better than nylon thread. I usually buy thread from eBay, but Sailrite sells it too. 92 weight thread is a common choice for upholstery etc.
Thanks!
Nice job
Thanks for checking out the video!
been using a Juki 563 for years and love that machine. just run into a problem you might be able to help me out with. the machine is stuck in reverse stitching and i cant seem to get out of it for whatever reason. any tips on what to do? thanks
There's one type of problem where the motor direction is reversed. It looks like it's going backwards, but actually won't stitch. Solution there is to find the direction selector switch on the servo motor and select the opposite direction. A second problem is where it actually stitches in reverse when you're trying to sew forwards. Usually that means someone just put the machine back together and got the shafts 180 degrees out of sink. Sometimes happens after a belt change.
Best to you.
Thank you for this very informative video. I'm late to the 'game' of commenting about the JUKI 563, but would ask if with your knowledge of the market you could price a used JUKI.... is there a range of $$ you would suggest one might obtain one? Thanks for any help you could provide.... Charlene
A Juki with table might be worth $1000-$1200 depending on the market. Condition matters, and also type of motor. Servos are more desirable. Best to you.
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker much obliged. Thanks
Great video! I just aquired a Juki LU-562. Do you know by chance what the little black rotating tab on the base of the bobbin winder is for? I cannot for the life of me figure it out. Thanks.
Thanks. The key parts of a common bobbin winder are the tension discs, wheel, lever to engage wheel, and finger limiter. The tension discs are adjustable left to right for an evenly wound bobbin. The finger limiter determines how full the bobbin is wound. Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to bend the finger more, and allow more thread to be wound on the bobbin. CCW to stop winding sooner.
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Thanks for the response. But what I was wondering specifically is on the base of the bobbin winder you will see a black piece of steel mounted to a rivet that rotates. It does not contact the thread or bobbin. When you slide it will rotate towards the slot in the table where the belt goes down to the motor pulley. Most bobbin winders don't have this rotating tab. I noticed it on mine and also in your video.
@@dag4321 Hmm, I'm not sure. It looks like a thread guide at first glance, but it's too low to even touch the thread on my machine. Maybe it retained a belt guard on the original machines? Just a guess.
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker I did a bit of research and found on a forum somebody saying it was some kind of latch for a belt guard - so I think your guess ir right. Thanks.
I have the same machine which thanks to this video I am in love again. I would love to get extra feet for it. Do you have any recommendations as to where I can purchase. I find very limited options online. Thanks in advance .
eBay! It's a great place to buy different feet. Juki LU-562, 563, Consew 225, 226, 206rb all take the same feet. I use a 1/4" piping foot, left zipper foot, and right zipper foot regularly.
Good luck!
Enjoying your videos and learning a lot. I spotted this machine for sale in my area. Would this machine work for bag vinyl and faux leather applications or is it too much machine for those materials? I would consider them a medium weight. Thank you in advance.
The 562 or 563 would be a great choice for vinyl and faux leather. Just be aware that you'll usually get best results with a round point 135x17 needle (not leather point needle) when sewing vinyl. The machine itself will work perfectly for that application.
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Thank you!
Grate video, how thick the thread you can use on this? I'm looking for something to stitch leather bags would it be possible to sew through 5mm leather? thanks!
Functional max for thread size is probably #138. I usually use #92. A Juki LU-563 will sew about 3/8" of compressed leather or about 9.5mm. So it would handle 5mm no problem.
thanks !@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker one more question, what needle type would you use for thread thick as 138?
I'd use a size 22 needle, or even a size 23 needle in leather for 138 thread. @@qcrafted
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker thanks buddy, you are very helpful
Your videos are so awesome! I was given a Pfaff 145 H4. Turns out that it was not worth the money to put into it. Watching your vids I found a nice and clean Juki 563. 🎉. I want to know how do I change it to a 190 needle system? Thank you for your clear and easy to follow instructions. Please keep up the great work. 😊
Thanks for such a kind reply. Luckily, changing your Juki LU-563 to a 190 needle system is quite easy to do. Just swap the stock 135-17 needle for a 190 system needle. Then raise the needle bar to put the tip of the rotary hook about 1/16" above the eye of the needle. More info in this video... ruclips.net/video/0Qnjo8Kfzbs/видео.html Best of luck with it.
G’day Wille. A excellent video. Thank you. We have just bought a LU 563 and are trying to learn to sew as well as set it up. We have a problem with the needle not going through the hole in the foot or the feed dog centrally. It’s almost rubbing on the left side of the holes looking at it. We are using a size 23 needle and 138 thread. Is there any way to adjust the needle sideways as opposed to length way as I found searching. I thought maybe I could try and rotate the presser foot slightly so I could do the same to the inner foot to get it central but of course that won’t help with the feed dog.
Thanks again for taking the time to post your videos.
Cheers Steve
Hi Steve, good choice on the Juki 563. You'll love that machine once you get it setup. Two common things can cause your issue. A bent needle or a poorly made presser foot part. Try replacing the needle and order a different set of feet. There's no real side to side adjustment of the needle bar.
Also try starting with a #20 needle and #92 weight thread. That is the best combo for setting up an industrial machine.
Best of luck!
I can’t thank you enough for getting back to me.
We paid top dollar for the machine but it’s looks in very good condition, on the outside at least. We are complete novices with canvas but I did check and replace the needle. The welting feet we bought wouldn’t work at all the inside foot would jam on one side. So poor quality at $52 I hoped they would be the right ones. It’s hard to know where to buy quality parts.
That’s what got me checking the original feet that came with it and saw the needle was very close to the left side. Then checked the feed dog clearance and saw it was the same. I couldn’t see how it could be adjusted sideways but had to ask. I’m hoping it’s not a slightly bent needle shaft?
Regardless I got a lot of great tips from you.
All the best.
Great video !!! Where can I get a thread stand like the one in this video ?
I have no idea, because it's off an old machine! It's really sturdy though, and I like that it has captive loops so the thread can't pop out of the thread stand. Modern thread stands are so cheaply made now! Thanks for the nice comment.
i have a juki LU 563 with no reverse. I need bobbins for it. can you help me where to find them thank you
Yeah, there was a special sub class of the 563 model that come without reverse. Strange but true. The 563 takes extra large U style bobbins, and you can get them on eBay. Reminds me I could use another pack of bobbins!
Ok so a friend has one of these he wants to sell me. His uncle was the guy who maintained and fixed these in automotive interior plants.
My question is, you said this uses U style bobbin but when doing searches it's saying M style bobbins.
They are different and was just asking to elaborate.
Great video!!
The Juki LU-563 uses the extra large U style bobbin. The LU-562 uses a smaller G style bobbin. They don't use M style bobbins.
You can fit about twice the amount of thread on a U style bobbin, compared to a G style bobbin. That might be important if you want to upholster car seats or large cushions. If you sew wallets and belts it shouldn't matter much.
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Hmm. Ok I'm having trouble finding those bobbins. The ones I'm seeing done call out the class or style but say they work with the 563 and are large. Safe to assume they're ok?
28mm dia by 11.7mm thick with 6mm center hole is what I'm finding.
And curious why you didn't discuss lubrication? I'm reading the manual and it's showing that the hook oils itself with filling something under the machine and wick. But the other points are marked in red
The dimensions you listed are indeed U style bobbins. The 563 doesn't have any large self oiling reservoirs. Just a couple small ones on top of the machine that hold a few squirts of oil. Use only clear sewing machine oil, and lube all the spots in the manual.
You might find my Consew 226 video useful too.
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@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker ok thanks!!!
I have both small bottle of lily white oil as well as a gallon of the oil I use in the oil pan of my DDL-8700 industrial. Will either work or one better than the other?
I'm having a heck of a time finding a good manual for it.
The one I'm getting is missing the little oil can on top with the lid it looks like in the pictures too, which is weird. There's something screwed in there to support the old light that's on there.
It was owned by a guy who fixed/serviced them in large upholstery shop though so maybe I'm not seeing something right in the pictures.
In the manual it said something about the hook being self oiling but again I need to find a better one with better pictures. The bed is worn from large scale use so I need to relabel with red the proper piling points and the pictures in the ones I can find are very grainy from being copy of a copy.
@@2010stoof As long as it's clear sewing machine oil, it will work fine.
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Probably a dumb question but that are the 2 threaded holes unther the thread tensioner for
They're probably for a swing down binding attachment. I honestly never noticed those threaded holes until you pointed them out!
Great video where can I get one to buy canm you share a link
Thanks Ann, the Consew 206rb-5 is the closest machine to this that's still being made... amzn.to/3sY8onK
Best of luck!
I am keeping an eye on this model. Does it have central lubrication?
The LU-563 is manual lube, but has a couple oil wells on top of the machine. Basically you still need to lubricate it every day you sew. Best of luck.
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker I am watching such a machine in great condition with a servo motor on an auction site for around $ 260. I really like its quiet operation. Compared to Zoje zj 0628 it is really quiet, but I do not know if it is not a matter of equipment used to record videos on RUclips Channel
@@PozaDomem the Juki LU-563 with servo motor is very quiet. Nice machine to sew on.
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker I am impressed with the working culture of this machine. She sews a few layers of skin, and the movement of the needle is very smooth, as if it meets no resistance at all.
Thank you for the video. I have a 562 and am trying to change the knee lift to a pedal lift and was wondering if you have any thoughts on how to do it. My knee lift doesn't lift high enough to release the tension disks. Thanks for any ideas.
Hi Jeff, as I recall the Consew 226 had a nice logical place to attach a chain underneath the head, but the Juki 562 does not. Usually you can adjust the knee lift until it operates correctly. Once in a while they're mounted in the wrong place, and you have to remount them. Best to you.
We are looking at getting one of these machines, also looked at a union. Could you tell which one you would prefer?
Juki by a landslide. Union is a very old brand. I hear Union and I think "pre-war" era. Especially recommend the Juki LU-563 because of the extra large U style bobbin.
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@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker how much would you pay for a used one? Juki Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine, Works Per Seller, Approx 48"x20"x28" MODEL: LV563
Wish I could send pic of it.
@@lorilenz7544 they bring $800-1500 in my area, depending on condition.
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@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker we got it for 400. I will be watching all your videos about them. Thank you.
Looks pretty much like the consew 226.
Yes, the 563 is very similar to the Consew 226. The main difference is the bobbin size. Thanks
which is the affordable Juki for doing Upholstery?
A Juki 562 or 563 will do upholstery work. They don't make them anymore, so you'd have to find a used one. Consew 226 and 206rb1 are also good machines.
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Nice video do you have any for sale
Hi Ann, sorry nothing for sale. Maybe check your local listings for used machines.
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@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Thanks
Where do you buy this machine? I can’t find it anywhere online
The Juki LU-563 has been replaced by newer Juki walking foot machines. The newer Juki walking foot models are also good.
Sometimes you'll see a used LU-562 (smaller bobbin) or LU-563 pop up on the used market.
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I want by this sewing machine what is the price
They don't make them anymore, but you might be able to find one used. Good luck!
What plier nose stapler do you use?
I use this one for light duty use or two layers of leather using 1/4" staples... amzn.to/44Nth5O Or this one for heavy or thick projects with 4 or more layers of leather using 3/8" staples... amzn.to/3pSHbVs Best of luck to you!
I use this one for light duty use or two layers of leather using 1/4" staples... amzn.to/44Nth5O Or this one for heavy or thick projects with 4 or more layers of leather using 3/8" staples... amzn.to/3pSHbVs Best of luck to you!
Where can I get it to buy
I notice you holding onto the bobbin and top threads… why is this necessary?
Yes, with industrial sewing machines you should always hold back the threads as you start sewing. Once you get 3-4 stitches, you can let go. If you don't hold your threads back, sometimes the thread will tangle. It's especially important on top loading bobbin machines like the Juki LU-562, 563 and Consew 226.
Where did you get the thread tower
I pulled that cool old triple thread stand off another machine. I don't think they're made any more, but it sure is sturdy and well built.
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker thank you for the reply
thread should go around pin on the tension devise to keep thread in tension disks.
That is absolutely false. The Juki manual shows it correctly. The video shows it correctly. Sorry, but I'm tired of people spreading incorrect information. It really trips people up when they're getting started with sewing.
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may be false but it works and i had 8 jukis running all day this way, for years. like your video.
I have to agree w/ you! I’ve had my juki563lu for over 6 mths. I couldn’t get to to sew perfect stitches. I didn’t want to give up since everyone raves about this machine. Long story short I too , like many, would run the thread around the pin on the tension disk . Well after watching your video I thread it as shown and OHHHH MYYY GOD!! My issue was corrected! Stitches are beyond perfect. Millions of thanks. Keep your videos going please.
@@elviaagurto223 love it! Glad you got it sewing well.
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I have a LU563 it's in ok condition. My problem is the bobbin keeps winding around the bobbin case when I sew. Do you have any suggestions? I'm still using the clutch motor and wondered if a servo motor would help.
If the bobbin case is spinning, it could be the tab didn't get installed under the throat plate as it should.
If the thread is getting tangled around the bobbin, it could be a timing issue or a small adjustment to the finger that taps the bobbin case and allows thread to pass.
Of course the first thing to do is wind a new bobbin, use a fresh 135-17 needle and re-thread the machine. Make sure to match thread size to your needle size ie 92 wt thread needs a #19 or #20 needle.
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Difference between 562 vs 563
The 562 has a standard G style bobbin and the 563 has an extra-large U style bobbin.
Thanks
Is anyone selling any similar machines?
Not many top loading machines with ultra large bobbin on the market. Juki has some, but the new models are big and heavy.
Why don't you respond to the comments
I do and I did! Consew 206RB-5 is the closest thing made... amzn.to/3sY8onK
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