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JUKI TL-2010Q
High-speed straight-stitch machine
Why it stands out
- Automatic thread trimmer and knee lifter save time on every seam
- 1,500 spm and 8.5" throat for long quilt rows and bulk
- Heavy 25.4 lb build
Keep in mind
- Straight stitch only: no zigzag, no buttonholes
- Usually bought as a second machine
Key specs
| Stitch type | Straight stitch only, single needle |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 1,500 stitches/min (adjustable from 200) |
| Throat space | 8.5" to the right of the needle |
| Thread trimmer | Automatic (button or foot control) |
| Knee lifter | Included |
| Needle threader | Automatic |
| Extension table | Included, 23" x 13" |
| Weight | 25.4 lb |
Specs: Retailer spec sheet (Quality Sewing), cross-check with JUKI
What the spec sheet tells us
Speed. Up to 1,500 stitches per minute, adjustable down to 200. The slow end matters as much as the top end for control.
Space. 8.5" to the right of the needle and a 23" x 13" auxiliary table, so a rolled quilt has somewhere to go.
Time savers. Automatic thread trimmer (button or foot control), knee lifter and automatic needle threader. In chain piecing, the trimmer and knee lifter remove repetitive steps on every unit.
Weight. 25.4 lb, heavier than any other domestic machine on this site.
How it compares
| Spec | JUKI TL-2010Q | Janome 4120QDC | Janome HD3000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stitch type | Straight stitch only, single needle | — | — |
| Max speed | 1,500 stitches/min (adjustable from 200) | — | — |
| Throat space | 8.5" to the right of the needle | — | — |
| Thread trimmer | Automatic (button or foot control) | — | — |
| Knee lifter | Included | — | — |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Built-in, one-hand | Built-in |
| Extension table | Included, 23" x 13" | — | — |
| Weight | 25.4 lb | — | 18.7 lb |
| Built-in stitches | — | 120 incl. alphabet | 18 |
| Buttonholes | — | 7 one-step | One-step per Janome description (spec table says four-step, verify) |
| Max stitch width | — | 7 mm | 6.5 mm |
| Max stitch length | — | 5 mm | 4 mm |
| Feed | — | 7-piece feed dog + Superior Plus Feed System (SFS+), drop feed | 5-piece feed dog, drop feed |
| Display | — | LCD with touchpad | — |
| Extras | — | Extension table | Hard cover, free arm |
| Frame | — | — | Heavy-duty aluminum |
| Bobbin | — | — | Top-loading, full rotary hook |
| Presser foot | — | — | Extra-high lift + foot pressure adjustment |
| Work space | — | — | 6.5" W x 4.6" H |
Sources (manufacturer pages): JUKI TL-2010Q · Janome 4120QDC · Janome HD3000. "—" = not published on that page.
Frequently asked questions
Can the JUKI TL-2010Q do zigzag?
No. It is a single-needle straight-stitch machine. Most owners keep a zigzag machine for buttonholes, finishing and appliqué.
Is the TL-2010Q good for free-motion quilting?
Free-motion work needs a suitable free-motion foot and the right feed dog setting. Check which feet your package includes and follow the JUKI manual.
What is the throat space of the TL-2010Q?
Retailer spec sheets list 8.5 inches to the right of the needle.
Does it have an automatic thread trimmer?
Yes, activated by a button or by the foot control, trimming both needle and bobbin threads.
— The BobbinBench Team