Originally Posted by
Austinite
I use either Schmetz Universal 90/14 needles or Schmetz quilting needles 90/14 size. I get them bulk on Amazon, haven't had any issues. I've also used Universal 80/12 with no problems.
This is exactly what I use in my Juki2010Q as well. It came with an extra pack of Organ needles, but they don't fit it! Still puzzling over that one.
Don't be fooled by salespeople telling you a machine is "industrial" or "semi-industrial". An industrial machine has a huge outside motor that has to be turned on separately from the machine, with a switch on the table. They also sit in a big heavy table with a big foot pedal (like a treadle) and they have a reservoir for tons of oil. Juki makes these, but you aren't likely to see them at quilt shows, and definitely not on Amazon.
The 2010Q is a good, strong, all metal machine, but it's definitely a home use machine.