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Neuras 05-02-2016 03:33 PM

Juki 2010Q oil
 
Made my very first big girl purchase today (Mother's Day present from my boys & hubby too). A new Juki 2010Q! So excited for it to arrive. I've read that they require lots of oil & the small unit it comes with will soon run out I imagine. What would you recommend I purchase to supplement? It's a big investment & I want to make sure I maintain it, so it doesn't go out to service (2 hrs away). Thank you in advance!

ManiacQuilter2 05-02-2016 03:36 PM

I would check what the manufacturer suggest. Don't buy anything cheap, just a good quality of oil.

gshalom 05-02-2016 03:39 PM

i have a juki 2010q and the manual refers to a few drops of oil in several places....and IMHO, the oil that comes with it should last quite a while unless you use the machine 8 hours daily every day. But if that's the case you should get an industrial machine. :-) Be careful not to put too much oil in since then you'll have trouble with it leaking on your project.

Cari-in-Oly 05-02-2016 03:46 PM

As long as you use sewing machine oil you'll be fine. The bottle of Singer oil you can find at Walmart or JoAnns will do.

Cari

katier825 05-02-2016 04:40 PM

The tiny bottle that comes with it does last a long time, since you only need a drop or two in each hole. This is what my machine guy recommended. It's a good quality sewing machine oil. I expect it will last me a long time!

http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Machine.../dp/B00BYCKTW2

I have had my Juki for over 2 years...LOVE IT!!!

Jeanne S 05-02-2016 05:24 PM

The original bottle lasted me over a year. I did buy another larger bottle from my dealer. It is called Alpha Sew Superior Sewing Machine Oil, and it is a 4 ounce bottle, have had it for 2 years and not even half gone! I believe this oil is sold on Amazon if you don't have a local dealer.

true4uca 05-02-2016 06:55 PM

Just use a drop or two in each oiling spot. I used too much. No problems, just really messy. I replaced with a bottle of singer sewing machine oil.

Neuras 05-02-2016 09:13 PM

Does anyone here use a specific oil dropper for their machine/recommendations?

Jeanne S 05-03-2016 06:18 AM


Originally Posted by Neuras (Post 7539598)
Does anyone here use a specific oil dropper for their machine/recommendations?

I just used the bottle that came with the machine, being careful to go slow and gently squeeze out one drop at each spot. I also used fabric scraps to wipe off the surface if any went astray. The Alpha Sew bottle I bought and am using now has a really handy long narrow telescoping tube that slides out of the long nozzle and it makes it really easy to just get one drop out, then it slides right back down into the plastic bottle till next time!

Solomae 05-03-2016 06:20 AM

I like using what they call a "precision oiler", below are links for two different kinds:(if the links don't work, you will need to copy and paste them in.

http://www.amazon.com/Zona-36-105-Pr...recision+oiler

http://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-15...recision+oiler

Feathers-N-Fur 05-03-2016 06:28 AM

I use a 3cc syringe. These are less than a dollar at any farm store. (We have goats, so I buy them by the 100 count box.) I keep a syringe in my desk drawer and one in my travel sewing bag. Makes it easy to get the oil right where I want it, and it hasn't leaked in my bag yet.

Neuras 05-04-2016 10:39 AM


Originally Posted by Feathers-N-Fur (Post 7539849)
I use a 3cc syringe. These are less than a dollar at any farm store. (We have goats, so I buy them by the 100 count box.) I keep a syringe in my desk drawer and one in my travel sewing bag. Makes it easy to get the oil right where I want it, and it hasn't leaked in my bag yet.

That's a great idea! What type/brand oil do you use in it? Thanks!

Onebyone 05-04-2016 01:50 PM

Congrats on your new machine. I know you are excited! Be sure and post a picture!

I learned in machine maint. workshop any name brand sewing machine oil is good quality. Machine oil should be very clear. If it has any yellow color toss it out. Sewing machine oil is made to evaporate, that's why a machine that uses it needs to have it replenished. If it didn't evaporate it would get old and sticky and really gum up the machine. Many vintage machines are a gummy mess because 3in1 oil was used. It's better to over oil a few drops then not oil.

Neuras 05-04-2016 06:40 PM

I've now read contrasting opinions of oil versus 3-1 blend. Thank you for your advice! I'll be picking up s bottle of oil tomorrow! Any other advice for right out of the box service?


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