Overlocker
Made in Japan by Juki.
1983
3 Gewinde.
A 1980s model it has a few plastic parts in the working mechanism of the machine.
This machine as well as the Elna 5000 computer and the Elna Lotus were found at a local garage sale in May 2023. The previous owner clearly loved her Elnas.
This small but heavy Juki Machine, cleaned up a treat, but had years of fluff and lint to be cleaned out. It even came with an attachable light that I cannot use as it has the wrong pins to go into the Australian standard power point. I have no idea if it ever was plugged in or to what. To me is seems a but impractical as it is placed very low over the bed, but it came with the machine, so it will stay, but not be used. Maybe it was an added extra that could be purchased, or maybe it was attached after market.
Internally the Elna is all metal, but does have a couple of plastic parts in the bottom of the machine. These are not gears, so hopefully will last a bit longer. Still it is disappointing to see plastic in the working parts of this machine. It has no internal oiling wicks, unlike other early Juki models.
Hi there I have one of these previously owned by my mother in law in Wangaratta, Australia who made incredible clothes and home furnishings with it for years. I had it serviced before my last use of it. Still has its leads etc. I don’t want to keep it any longer – do you know whether it’s likely to be interesting to someone and whether there’s anywhere I should post it? Thanks
Hi Sara, this is a wonderful little overlocker. It might well appeal to Elna collectors and sewists. I suggest you come up with a price that you will accept for it and post on https://www.facebook.com/groups/534620443342062 and also on https://www.facebook.com/groups/258044077880661 making sure to list your location and if you are prepared to post. Good luck, Patricia
Hi,
I would like ask you know where I can find the knife (upper and low) of Mo-103.
I have a ELNA Contessa MO-103 and believe that these machines have same knifes.
Please, can you help me to find knifes?
Thanks a lot!
leonard
Im afraid I can’t help you as I am not a technician. I would suggest contacting your local sewing machine repair technician and ask them. I find that Mike and the Mechanicals in Hawthorn, Vic, Aus usually can source any parts I need. Good luck.
Hi I’m just wondering if you know where to get a power cord from please
Most of these vintage overlockers all have the same cord, regardless of brand. I would suggest you contact your local sewing machine technician or find a parts machine that has the cord.
Just wanted to say thanks for the download of the manual!
Also wanted to ask if you would be able to tell me if your machine came with spare needles? Would you happen to know which brand/size needles are compatible ?
Thanks
you are welcome. also if you look on page 8 of the manual you will see that dbx1 needles are listed. I use Schmetz DB x 1 needles in most of my overlockers. also look at my page https://eyemaozi.org/en/vsm-needles/