Changing Needle on the Juki DDL-8700

What size needles will the Juki DDL-8700 accept? What sizes can I use without retiming the hook? How do I place the needle in the machine? We'll quickly cover all these questions and more. Also, here is the link to the video that explains how to re-time the hook on the Juki DDL-8700.
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[@kellyyan4839]

Super useful instructions. helpful and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@CutSew]

Great to hear!

[@CutSew]

Glad you liked it! We have a lot of videos on this machine and others!

[@anonyme702]

Bonjour, Comment bien placer l'aiguille : le côté bombé face à moi ? L'aiguille se casse tout le temps 😢

[@casspuddwheatley7624]

It's OK, but now I have to Google scarf 😂

[@nakshipolly5666]

Can quilting free stitches be used on this sewing machine?

[@lisagifford3766]

I have a Juki DDL-8700"H". I was told to use the 135x5 needles, because the machine is high speed and uses the thicker shank needles. Is this true? I love Cut Sew videos. They have taught me so much!! Thank you

[@CutSew]

Yes. 135x5, 134 is the correct needle. Standard size is 21

[@TheHOURGLAZZ]

What is the screw called that holds the needle in place if i wanted to replace it.

[@kimberleejoyner4478]

Where can I buy the needles to make sure I’m getting the correct needles?

[@anneunderwood4110]

Every time I try to tighten the screw and i let go, it just falls out...what am I doing wrong?

[@khalilbeamon]

How often do you want to change your needle?

[@CutSew]

Recommended Needle change is every 8 production hours.