Originally Posted by
Mitch's mom
The Juki is a complete set up. The reliable will require an additional table and either a single phase clutch or servo motor. It is more of an industrial where as the Juki is semi-industrial, it has a finished bottom cover,an extension table, and ready to go. Also - I have sewn on a Reliable machine. The casting is rough, the finish is rough and it will NOT hold its value like the Juki will. Go with the Juki.
Thanks for the info, I have been leaning towards the Juki for about a month now. I just didn't know anything about the Reliable.