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09-25-2022, 12:52 PM

#21

Macybaby

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My Juki 2010Q is sitting on the floor, and I have not used it in several years. I got frustrated with the foot pedal, and bought an industrial Juki 8700 to replace it. It's got a servo motor, so can sew super slow (along with super fast, but when most seams are under 3" long, you never go that fast). I have the control set quite low. It feeds remarkably well, straight and curves. I sew on bindings on by machine and it does that very well too. I also love that I can get at the bobbin from underneath, so I have a sew steady decal on top that only has an cutout big enough to accommodate the feed dogs.

The drawback is it's very heavy and does need to be in a special table. But it never moves and since the food pedal is like a treadle, that never moves around either. I probably sew 10-30 hours a week on it, and it's by far my favorite machine for piecing.

09-26-2022, 03:56 AM

#22

lindaschipper

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I have a Janome 1600P that is all straight stitch that I use for quilting, and it's a workhorse.

09-30-2022, 04:03 PM

#23

Sandygirl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMerkleFamily

Another very satisfied owner of a Juki 2200 QVP Mini and agree with Patrice that the 9" width + 6" height provides great visibility. I, too, own several other machines that range from older/mechanical to newer computerized. All of these machines have a place and a purpose so adding a straight stitch machine makes clear sense (to me!) The Juki is a strong workhorse that I would never get rid of.

When I bought the Juki (2017) I also went to the Brother shop and tried the 1500 but for some reason I just liked the Juki better - even though they are very, very similar machines. I elected to buy the 2200 vs the 2010 Juki because add'l presser feet were included and it made sense for me. I think there were some add'l little improvements in the 2200 but by now there must be one or two even newer models with more features. It's a never ending temptation. Find what suits you and go for it!

Good luck with your decision!

love my Juki too…I have the same model you do. Perfect stitches, thread cutter, greatfor ruler work and Free motion quilting. Sews thru layers with no problem. Vinyl, leather, etc.

10-22-2023, 11:46 AM

#24

maryelles1

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Help

Hi I have just bought a second hand Juki DDL-8700. It sews brilliantly, however it has an attachment for the thread tension (see photo) and I cant see how to thread it. Any ideas/ thoughts most welcome

https://share.icloud.com/photos/018y...MmXvsdxBeFgiYA

10-22-2023, 12:02 PM

#25

mmunchkins

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Originally Posted by maryelles1

Have you watched any videos on youtube about your machine?

10-22-2023, 12:31 PM

#26

Onebyone

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Since the date of this thread I have bought the Juki 2010q, The auto thread cutter on the foot pedal can be stopped using the gasket sold to fit on the bottom of the pedal . The gasket fits these models;

Juki TL models include Juki TL-18QVP Haruka, Juki TL-15, Juki TL-2020PE, Juki TL-2010, Juki TL-2010Q, Juki TL-2000Q, Juki TL-2000QI, Juki TL-2200QVP Mini sewing machines.

https://jukijunkies.com/product/foot...witch-stopper/
. I am 100% satisfied with the Juki 2010q. I use it for piecing instead of my Bernina, it has a better stitch and better feed.

10-22-2023, 12:58 PM

#27

SusieQOH

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Originally Posted by maryelles1

A very good resource is JukiJunkies on Youtube. They also have a website. Their Youtube covers everything you can think of and if not you can email them.

10-22-2023, 04:29 PM

#28

OurWorkbench

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Quote:

Originally Posted by maryelles1

Welcome. I'm wondering if that was a special threading. Do you have any information about where it came from or what it was used for before you got it? I downloaded the manual (it might be for a DDL-8700-7) from https://juki.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/p...700_manual.pdf and it has a different threading than yours. It is also different from the youtube videos for the Juki DDL-8700
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gedBB3B2sso
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6psUjJhNjY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByMZ_x4DyIk

I see you are from the UK I wonder if you can contact https://jukiuk.com/contact/ and I would suggest that you send a link to your image.

10-23-2023, 03:04 AM

#29

lindaschipper

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I love my Janome 1600P straight stitch only machine. There is a slide bar you can adjust from turtle to bunny that controls the speed. Ordered it from Sewing Machine Plus if I remember right.

10-23-2023, 07:14 AM

#30

Macybaby

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You don't need to use that special tensioner. It's probably there for whatever specific purpose the machine was set up for. I could see it being helpfull if you are sewing long seams at a very high rate of speed, as then the thread can really get whipping around coming off the thread spool. It's a big reason the machine has holes for threading instead of "self threading" openings. That way the thread can never pop out on you. My long arm is the same way.

My Juki 8700 does not have anything other than normal thread guides on top, and it sews fine that way. I use 50 wt thread for the most part.