Originally Posted by Shelley
I know they are kind of spendy, but I wouldn't be without my TOWA gauge. It lets you know what your bottom tension is. By having a consistent bottom tension, you can then adjust your top until you get the balance that you need. Not all bobbing are the same, nor do that all load the same. The TOWA will help you adjust if you need to do so.
Hang in there!! It will get better!
I would LOVE one, but they're a little pricey for me. I'm having the same tension issues with my Janome 1600p.