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4.5mm Standard Machine Gauge, 272 Needle Metal
Knitting Machine Bed, 20 Punchcards, 24 Stitch Repeats,

Stitch Selections: Slip, Tuck, Weave, Fairisle (like Brother
KH860/KH868 but longer)

Now we can make a larger size of knitting machine!
Easy operation and fast knitting speed makes user finish the panel swiftly. Enclosed standard 20 patterns card and their knitting instruction in the manual. Features easy operation and 24 needles repeat range, needle-to-needle selection suitable for home-based knitter.

*Compare Advantages of Taitexma TH860/868 below* over Silver Reed SK280. (Taitexma TH860/868 is the same gauge as Brother KH868/KR850. SK280 is same as Singer SK280, Studio SK280 and Knitmaster SK280 in England that are all made by Silver Reed)

  • *Taitexma TH860/868 Machine is less expensive than Silver Reed SK280.
  • *Taitexma TH860/868 Lace Carriage is Included, not optional (costs $300 more with Silver Reed SK280).
  • *Taitexma TH860/868 End needle selection keeps both all the way forward on every row which SK280 cannot do (only by manual needle selection pulling both needles all the way forward on every row).
  • *Other TH860/868 accessories are less expensive than for Silver Reed SK280, especially the ribber.

    Stitch count: 200 Stitches
    Needle Pitch: 4.5mm
    Power: Manual
    Selector: By Punch card. It has a 24 stitch pattern repeat. Come with a set of 20 cards
    Knitting Patterns: Flat knitting, Tuck Stitch, Slip Stitch, Fair Isle, Partial Fair Isle, Embossed, Punch lace, Tuck Stitch Punch lace, Plating, and Tuck Stitch plating weaves

    This machine allows you to do a wide variety of knitting including lace, tuck, plating, slip stitch, weaving and Fair Isle designs.

    20 pre-punched pattern cards included or choose the optional blank card/plier punch to create your own beautiful and unique designs.

    Now we can make larger size of knitting!

    Easy operation and fast knitting speed makes user finish the panel shiftly. Enclosed standard 20 patterns card and their knitting instruction in the manual. Features in easy operation and 24 needles range needle-to-needle selection suitable for home-based knitter.

    These machines allow you to do a wide variety of knitting including lace, tuck, plating, slip stitch, weaving and Fair Isle designs. Pre-punched pattern cards included, or use optional blank card plier punch to create your own beautiful and unique designs on optional blank cards. We have been lining both the top and the bottom of the knitting machine inner box with bubble wrap which has completely eliminated damage to the machines during shipping. Peter Patchis

    Now we can make larger size of knitting!
    Easy operation and fast knittng speed makes user finish the panel easily. Enclosed standard 20 patterns card and their knitting instruction in the manual. Features in easy operation and 24needles range needle-to-needle selection suitable for home-based knitter.

    Note: For Extended Bed Version TR850L; The TR-850L has 3 ribber clamps included. One for each end and one for the middle. Everything else is exactly the same as the standard 850 ribber. Taitexma does not publish operation manuals specific to the extended bed machines as other than the length they are exactly the same. They include the regular TH-860 and TR-850 manuals with the machines. If the customer has the setting screws tightened down and the bracket assemblies secured to the table with the table clamps there should be no way that the ribber would seem to be in danger of falling off. Taitexma
  • US Warranty 90 Days labor on defects in materials and workmanship.
  • Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor
Specifications
[Product Name]TH860L/TR850L EXTENDED-NEEDLE-BED KNITTING MC
[Product Attribute]
1.Gauge: 4.5mm(5.6G)
2.Number of needle: 272pcs
3.Capability: SKIP STITCH, MULTI COLOUR SKIP STITCH, TUCK STITCH, MULTI-COLOR TUCK STITCH, WEAVING PATTERN, WOVEN MOTIF PATTERN, FAIRSLE(JACQUARD) PATTERN, FAIRSLE MOTIF PATTERN, DOUBLE LENGTH PATTERN, LACE PATTERN AND FINE LACE PATTERN, LACE AND FINE LACE MIXED, ISOLATED LACE PATTERN, PLATING, CHANGE OF MAIN YARN AND PLATING YARN, PLATED TUCK STITCH PATTERN
4.Option: TH500 punch bear, TH800 INTARSIA knitting head, TH900 four-color changer
5.Counterpart ribber model: TR850L ribbing attachment; TR850L ribbing attachment

1.Gauge: 4.5mm(5.6G)
2.Number of needle: 272pcs
3.Weight: 14kg (30.8 lbs)
4.Measurement: 1058x262x105mm
5.Needle selection range: 24 needles
6.Capability: SKIP STITCH, MULTI COLOUR SKIP STITCH, TUCK STITCH, MULTI-COLOR TUCK STITCH, WEAVING PATTERN, WOVEN MOTIF PATTERN, FAIRSLE(JACQUARD) PATTERN, FAIRSLE MOTIF PATTERN, DOUBLE LENGTH PATTERN, LACE PATTERN AND FINE LACE PATTERN, LACE AND FINE LACE MIXED, ISOLATED LACE PATTERN, PLATING, CHANGE OF MAIN YARN AND PLATING YARN, PLATED TUCK STITCH PATTERN

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Included Accessories
  • Needle Bed
  • K Carriage
  • Sinker Plate Complete Set
  • Lace Carriage (Y Carriage)
  • Yarn Tension Unit
  • Cast-on Comb Assembly
  • Extension Rail (L)(R)
  • Punch Card Set 20 prepunched
  • Motif Knitting Cam (24 Needles)
  • Motif Knitting Cam (M)
  • Motif Knitting Cam (L) (R)
  • L-Point Cam for Needles
  • Table Clamp
  • Claw Weight
  • Latch Tool
  • Transfer Tool
  • Needle Pusher
  • Plating Yarn Feeder Assembly
  • Hand Brush
  • Special Knitting Machine Oil
  • Yarn Wax with case
  • Plastic Snap
  • Cast-on Thread
  • Crochet
  • Plain Needle
  • Carriage Lock
  • Tapestry Needle

    Optional Accessories:
  • TA-8200 Intarsia Carriage
  • Blank Card Set
  • Plier Punch
  • Wool Winder
  • Skein Holder
  • 7-Prong Transfer Tool
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icon Taitexma TH860L Extended Bed 20 Punchcard 272 Needles 4.5mm Knitting Machine, K+Lace Carriages,

As to the quality of Taitexma machines the facts speak for themselves. Not one Taitexma machine sold in the U.S. this year (2012) has been returned for a needed repair. The Rhode Island School of Design has been offering knitting machine classes for many years utilizing many different makes and models. They purchased 6 TH-860 standard gauge punchcard machines and 6 TR-850 ribbing attachments last year. They are evidently quite satisfied by both the quality and performance of these machines as they recently placed an order for 10 more units with ribbing attachments. ~Distributor of Taitexma Knitting Machines. The biggest difference between the 860 and the 868 is that the 860 has a smooth back rail like the old Brother KH860. The 868 has a notched rail so G carriages could run on it.
For Extended Bed Version TR850L; The TR-850L has 3 ribber clamps included. One for each end and one for the middle. Everything else is exactly the same as the standard 850 ribber. Taitexma does not publish operation manuals specific to the extended bed machines as other than the length they are exactly the same. They include the regular TH-860 and TR-850 manuals with the machines. If the customer has the setting screws tightened down and the bracket assemblies secured to the table with the table clamps there should be no way that the ribber would seem to be in danger of falling off. Taitexma

Will the Brother KL116 Knit Leader work on Taitexma TH868, like it does on KH868?
To answer your customers questions the TH868 is not equipped with either the slots to accept a knitleader or the finger to trigger it. Whether something can be rigged to do so I can't say. Whether the Taitexma is exactly like the old Brother model in feel and construction is subjectivem but in the 3 years I've been selling them I haven't had one come back for repair yet. Also, the Taitexma is available with a ribbing attachment which is a big plus. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks, Peter

Will all the Brother accessories I have for the Brother KH 890, such as ribber,
color changer, knit leader, intarsia carriage work with the TH 860? Barbara C.
Everything should work except a g carriage as the TH-860 has a smooth back rail without slots. Peter
Lewis B, Old Bridge NJ
The person who took my order was very helpful!