Originally Posted by
Jerseyrayne
I was wondering if anyone has a Janome HD9 machine and how do they like it? I see a lot of people with the Juki 2000 and 2010. I know the HD has the larger bobbin and is heavy duty. Just wondering
Thanks
A year ago I was looking at purchasing either a Janome HD9 or Juki TL-18QVP. I couldn't find a HD9 to look at and ended up purchasing the TL-18QVP ($1200). I've been really happy with my decision. They are quite similar machines and now that I've used my Juki for a year I'd love to try a HD9, just to see the differences. One difference I see is that the Juki has a needle up/down button just above the reverse lever. Besides using it for that function it will, when pushed and held, l slowly sew forward or reverse (if Reverse lever is held down), all with just one hand. I don't see that ability on the HD9 and would be a deal breaker for me. Also on the Juki, besides the Pressor Foot pressure adjustment, there's another adjuster on the top of the machine that adjusts the height off the table of the Pressor Foot when it's down. I use it all the time when sewing on assembled quilts. The TL-18QVP is pretty heavy duty in it's own right.
That doesn't really answer your question, but might be some useful information.
Jim