Industrial Sewing Machine Table Build

I just picked up this Juki 563LU Industrial Sewing machine! The machine was in great condition but the table was trash. I could just buy a new one, but what fun would that be? Building one is much more fun plus the end product is a better quality. Follow along as I build this sewing machine table using bamboo plywood.

[@BUZZDAGEN]

Nice job. 👌 Now take off that clutch motor and chuck it. Get a servo motor with needle position sensor and thank me later.

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks BUZZDAGEN, I already had one on order but didn’t com in time for the video ;) made a hide difference 🤙

[@arisskarpetis]

Great job! You should consider a servo motor. Makes industrial machines a whole lot more fun and much quieter.

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thank you.. iI had one on order while I making the video 😜

[@jamesfmforce6790]

You should consider making these for sale I would personally purchase one.

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks Jamesfmforce6790.. if I had more time to spare I would think about it. ;)

[@elisapenrod8786]

Silly question, the type of table u are using, can you put casters on it, i have the same type of table on my juki, but i was wondering if this type of table can take casters. its quite heavy for me to move when im trying to clean my sewing room, any advice is greatly appreciated. ty.

[@ShalohaCreations]

The table is not designed to accept casters but I think it wouldn’t be that hard to do. I would use the locking kind so that it wouldn’t roll 😊around while using it.

[@ishratsatter5628]

Very nice. Please brother show me same machine like how to hide bed room like cabinet any idea show. I have similar brother industrial big sewing machine. Use factory, I put my bed room. No space move looks very ugly. Please kindly make cabinets mean show how to hide bedroom and looks very nice

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks ishratsatter5628 great idea.. if I ever get a little time I might just have to do that .👍🤙

[@roncrawford7128]

You did a great job on the table, but you didn't show us anything, just a high speed clip of a few of the steps. If you had taken the time to explain what materials you used and showed the critical steps of how you cut out for the machine, it would have been great. Also you should have replaced the motor with a new servo motor while you had everything apart.

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks Roncrawford, servo motor was on order and didn’t arrive on time for the video ;) Unfortunately in a world of people with short attention spans I’ve had to clip my videos down to under 7min otherwise people seem to loose interest and I get very few views. Still trying to figure out how to make videos that people will watch. Thanks for the advice 🤙

[@buckleybets]

Love it if you could start from scratch and show us how to build one? that’s asking a lot though. I know if you live in North Carolina, I’ll pay for it.

[@ShalohaCreations]

That would be a long video 😜

[@jeffccr3620]

Nice this is what I need to do also. I was thinking about T&G a couple 2x12 tho. Is there anything you would add or change to what you did here?

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks jeffccr3620. . If I had the space, I would make a bigger table behind the machine so my material doesn’t fall to the floor behind it. Other than that, it’s great. 🙏👍🤙

[@jorgezuri2252]

Hello! I just want to know if you can make a table top for pfaff 1245 sewing machine? And how is the best option to contact you?

[@ShalohaCreations]

Hi Jorge, sorry for late reply. This was a one off project I did for myself. I’m not familiar with most sewing machines so not sure I would be the best guy for the job, but eel free to email me at shalohacreations.com and we can discuss it. Thanks

[@NickiDownie]

What is the thickness overall of your table? Thanks :)

[@ShalohaCreations]

It’s 2 pieces of 3/4 bamboo ply glued together, so 1 1/2” thick. 🤙

[@NickiDownie]

@@ShalohaCreations Fantastic! I've opted for two layers of 18mm Birch ply....I start my project today, with your video as my guide! Wish me luck!!! :)

[@vladimirlopez7840]

Awesome job on the table. I was gifted my wife’s Grandmother’s Juki 227 that she used and the table is in good condition I just replaced the T molding around the perimeter and I’m buying paint today for the frame. I also replaced the clutch motor with a servo motor.

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks Valdimirlopez .. I didn’t show it in the video, but I too replaced my clutch motor with a servo👍 Much better control that way 😁

[@TheWt6012]

Nice job...I've been struggling for over a week trying to build one these... especially the angles at the corners where the machine sits...

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks Warren.. hope the video help👍

[@Luckystudio13]

Amazing work ! Glad that Juki got a new bed to sit on.

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks Luckystudio13..🙏🤙 I think my machine is happier as well 😜

[@kevinnathanson6876]

Nice job; I just bought a 563 as well, so I may be doing the same thing shortly. Fortunately I'm a much better woodworker than leatherworker, so it shouldn't be too hard! BTW, if you are interested in switching over to a servo motor vs. that clutch monster, there are some extremely well-priced Induro motors now available on the Bay. I don't think the company is around anymore, so the pricing is crazy-low, and the motors have an excellent reputation according to folks on the leading leatherworker forum. I have one that I am going to retrofit. Enjoy!

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thank you Kevin🤙...Great minds think alike;) Thanks for the info on the servo motors. The video shows me putting back on the old clutch motor, but I already had a servo motor on order and it had not been delivered on time for the video. I also found I had to change the pulley on the motor to a smaller one to get the speed down to were I wanted it. It’s been a fun learning process ...

[@sandraperez7734]

You did an amazing job!!! I just LOVE your precision. Watching your video made me miss having my workshop.... I hope you're enjoying your new machine, and table.

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks Sandra🙏🤙. The table and machine are great, I just need to get better at sewing ;)

[@tencevalentin621]

wish you would've listed the size of the bits used

[@ShalohaCreations]

Tell me what you would like measurements of and I’ll send them your way ;)

[@goodmonkeygarage]

Turned out fantastic. Great work!

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thank you 🙏 🤙

[@legalsolutions07]

Very nice! I just picked up a Brother walking foot and it came with a clean Consew (actual wood) table, but it's nowhere near as nice as yours 👍🏼. How r u liking ur 563?

[@ShalohaCreations]

Nice! I wish mine had come with a clean table ;) 🤙 So far the 563 has been great. I changed over to servo motor and different pulley to bring down the speed and it’s been much easier to manage. 👍

[@elviaagurto223]

I just picked up the same machine with the same table top issue… I don’t know if I’m confident enough to make one. I may have to watch this video multiple times. Do you think a butcher block counter top will work? It would be easier than glueing 2 boards together. Thoughts?

[@ShalohaCreations]

Hi Elvia, butcher block should work just fine. I built mine the way I did because I already had the material in my shop to work with.. they make new replacement tops for these tables as well, it may be easier or less expensive just to find a pre made replacement. 👍

[@teresahardy5895]

Awesome!! I wish you were my neighbor. I need a table top also

[@ShalohaCreations]

Hahaha .. thanks for watching! Sorry I can’t accommodate 😜 🙏🤙

[@stevenplummer3703]

I want your workshop :) Amazing job. Fancy making another one to ship to Sweden? ;)

[@ShalohaCreations]

Steven, you’re welcome to use my shop any time 😁 I couldn’t imagine what shipping on something like this would cost… but if you make the oven I can make and ship a door 😜🤙

[@rc51cbrguy]

Beautiful work. The machine is diamonds top of the line. I am thinking to do the same for my pride and joy consew rb-1. Thanks for taking the time in the proper way of making a tapble top. You are my inspiration for how a DIY can get things done.

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks Ryders, that consequence RB-1 is a nice machine. I used one my buddy had and it was a beast. 🤙

[@judydavis4608]

Awesome job Josh. You can make a trough bowl out of the cutout piece. I am looking forward to seeing what you sew. If you have any questions about sewing, I might be able to help.

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks Judy! I’ll definitely hit you up for help if I get stuck👍

[@mostlymetalmachines9249]

That bamboo plywood turned out beautiful. Wonderful tones. Could you describe how you attached your clutch motor to your new table top? I did not see any carriage bolt heads.

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks Mostly Metal Machines.. I used threaded inserts into the wood and bolted the motor on. 👍🤙

[@melotone3305]

@@ShalohaCreations Ah, I thought I saw you installing a couple of Heli-coil inserts. I hope it can "hold up" to the downward weighting and vibration. I sure looks good though!

[@cjruslan]

I'ts cooool!!!

[@ShalohaCreations]

😁 Thank you 🙏🤙

[@swaranbhangu6488]

Pretty cool table work. Thanks for sharing.

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks for watching 🙏🤙

[@mikekay8328]

May I ask what wood did you use? It came out so nice!

[@ShalohaCreations]

Hi Mike .. I used a bamboo plywood and doubled it up. 👍 thanks

[@hamansutra]

Great job dude

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thank you Hamansutra 🙏🤙

[@nahnahbethr661]

Where did you find your oil Pan?

[@ShalohaCreations]

It came with original table, but I modify it to fit. 👍

[@einzigkeit7216]

You did a great job!! I like the bamboo style..

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thank You Einzigkeit 🙏🤙. That was my first time using bamboo ply and i really like it :)

[@einzigkeit7216]

@@ShalohaCreations You welcome, it makes nice computer desk too.. :-)

[@primearmor]

Good job man!!!

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks Prime Armor 🤙

[@treezza2817]

Fantastic craftsmanship!

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thanks Treezza🤙

[@coyne777]

really nice work

[@ShalohaCreations]

Thank you Coyne777 🙏🤙