Reliable 6000FS 8" Straight Knife Cloth Cutting Machine
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Description
Professional cutting power for medium-height lays
The Reliable 6000FS is an 8-inch straight-knife cloth cutting machine built for production rooms, upholstery shops, sample rooms, and serious makers cutting stacked fabric. Its low center of gravity, 0.65 hp motor, and 1.5-inch cutting stroke deliver stable handling and confident cutting through lays from 1 to 7 inches high.
Who it is for
- Apparel and upholstery production rooms
- Cut-and-sew operations processing medium-height fabric lays
- Workrooms that need a maneuverable straight-knife cutter with an integrated sharpener
- Makers upgrading from rotary or hand shears for repeated stacked cutting
Why the 6000FS stands out
- 8-inch straight knife with 1- to 7-inch cutting capacity
- 0.65 hp, 3,400 RPM motor
- Automatic sharpener keeps the blade ready between cuts
- Large stable base and low center of gravity improve control
- Safety guard, sturdy carrying handle, and oil-level indicator
- Manual lubrication and field-replaceable sharpening bands and blade
Key specifications
- Electrical: 110V
- Motor: 0.65 hp
- Speed: 3,400 RPM
- Stroke: 1.5 in. (3.8 cm)
- Cutting capacity: 1 to 7 in.
- Product size: 7.75 × 20.5 × 11.5 in.
- Net weight: 31.2 lb.; shipping weight: 36.6 lb.
Shipping, support, and financing
This item is vendor fulfilled and ships by standard ground service under Sew Nation USA’s free-shipping policy; expedited service is not available. Transit and handling time are confirmed after order placement. Eligible financing options, when available, are shown at checkout. Sew Nation USA supports you before and after delivery with setup guidance, parts sourcing, and service coordination.
Warranty
Backed by Reliable’s limited 1-year warranty. Review the linked warranty and instruction manual before operation.
Best for
Apparel, upholstery, and fabrication cutting rooms that need the stated blade style, capacity, and production format.
Included
- 6000FS cutting machine
- Installed 8-inch straight knife
- Automatic sharpener and sharpening bands
- Safety guard
- Large stable base and carrying handle
Drop shipped directly from Reliable. Availability and fulfillment timing are confirmed after order.
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