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Juki TL-2010Q: semi-industrial high speed quilter
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The Juki TL-2010Q is a semi-industrial straight stitch machine for quilters and sewists who want speed, power and a sturdy build rather than a menu of decorative stitches. The listing title describes it as a high speed sewing and quilting machine, and at 17.2 kg it is the heaviest machine in the quilting guide, which keeps it rock steady when running fast.
- Throat space
- Not stated
- Feed
- Not stated
- Stitch regulator
- Not stated
- Stitches
- Not stated
- Weight
- 17.2 kg
In its favour
- The title describes it as a high speed semi-industrial machine for sewing and quilting.
- An aluminium build at 17.2 kg gives a very stable base for heavy quilts.
- The listed dimensions are the largest in this guide, which suggests a generous work area.
Good to know
- The listing gives almost no feature details, so check stitches and accessories with the seller.
- Its weight makes it a fixed station machine rather than a portable one.
Our take
What the listing provides
The listing is extremely thin. The bullets only repeat the manufacturer, the trademark and an aluminium material. The spec table adds a silver colour, 17.2 kg and dimensions of about 71.1 cm wide, 40.6 cm deep and 43.2 cm high, which may include packaging.
Stitch speed, harp space, feed system and included accessories are not stated, so confirm them with a Juki dealer before buying.
What semi-industrial means
A semi-industrial machine sits between a domestic machine and a factory machine. It is usually built around a single straight stitch, with a metal or aluminium body and a strong motor, and it plugs into a normal household socket. The trade-off is that it does not zigzag or sew buttonholes, so it is often paired with a regular machine for those jobs.
For quilters, that single straight stitch is often all that is needed for piecing and straight-line quilting.
Who it suits
Quilters who piece large numbers of blocks, home sewists making curtains and soft furnishings, and those who use a frame for quilting may all benefit from a fast, stable straight stitcher. The weight and size mean it needs a dedicated table.
Against the MC6700P and Juki HZL-F600
The Janome MC6700P lists a 255 mm harp, AcuFeed Flex, 200 stitches and 1,200 stitches per minute, a far fuller specification for a quilter who also wants decorative and utility stitches. Within Juki's range, the HZL-F600 offers 255 stitches and an automatic needle threader for sewing and quilting in a domestic format.
The Janome HD9 in the heavy duty guide is another high speed straight-stitch style machine.
Who should look elsewhere
Anyone who needs zigzag, buttonholes or decorative stitches should not choose this as their only machine. Beginners will find a general purpose computerised machine more flexible.
Verdict
Consider the Juki TL-2010Q if you want a heavy semi-industrial straight stitcher for fast piecing and quilting, and you will confirm its specification with Juki first. If you want a fully specified quilting machine with a stated harp and dual feed, the Janome MC6700P is the better choice, and the Juki HZL-F600 suits all-round sewing.
Compared with alternatives in: Best sewing machines for quilting, Juki sewing machines compared
Amazon listing title: Juki 2010q Sewing and Quilting High Speed Semi-Industrial Machine