Juki 1508NH Sewing Machine Hello Landon good morning. We have Juki 1508 units in stock and sell them with regularity. Our family has resold all Juki style machines for many years. I have been waiting on more information from them pertaining to the 'Feed Locus' but at this stage, I know about as much as everyone else does. Our NC1508 provides a low cost alternative and is equipped with an exclusive foot control knob as illustrated on our site. Both units will allow you to sew with 207 and thick/multi-ply applications with ease. These units are 'vertical axis' walking foot machines and have big bobbins. I'm guessing your old 226 is a small bobbin? If so, both units will provide a bigger bobbin capacity, reverse, auto oiling, and a servo motor. Either unit will be an enormous upgrade over what your'e employing now.
Warranty: The NC unit comes with a 2 year limited warranty, Juki's we offer a 1 year limited warranty. This year at Sema, if purchased at the show, I will be offering a 5 year limited warranty on all NC Machines. Stay tuned for more on that and Sema Pricing.
Rectangular Feed Locus: Wish i knew more, but I have calls into Juki's technical lead.
Shipping: We forward our discounted shipping rate onto our clients. What is your postal code? I'd be happy to provide a quotation into Canada and surely save you there.
Link to these units and most NC interiors equipment. The only Juki's listed here are the 1508 and 1900:
http://www.n-ccarpet.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=16000