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Old 01-24-2011, 02:22 PM
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Does anyone own a bobbin tension guage? If so, is it worth the price? TIA
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Old 01-24-2011, 02:26 PM
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I have the Towa guide and I do use it. I think it is a great tool!
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Old 01-24-2011, 05:07 PM
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I follow the directions for my machine on checking the bobbin tension. I don't need this.
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Old 01-24-2011, 06:28 PM
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never heard of one is there a link or should I google?
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Old 01-24-2011, 07:00 PM
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Here is what it's about:

http://www.cigarcityarts.com/articles/towause.html

here is what it is:

http://www.allstitch.net/product/tow...yle-l-4006.cfm
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Old 01-24-2011, 07:06 PM
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I have one that I picked up for next to nothing and I use it when I service my machines. I also have the gauge for the top tension so I can get it set right the first time.

Are they necessary......not really but it makes life a lot easier when your servicing them for others so you can set it right the first time and you can make sure the tesioners and the spring on the bobbin case is working proper.

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i have never heard of these before
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