{"product_id":"towa-long-arm-quilting-machine-digital-thread-tension-gauge-m-bobbin","title":"Towa Long Arm Quilting Machine Digital Thread Tension Gauge – M Bobbin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTowa Digital Tension Gauge for Long Arm Quilting Machines\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake the guesswork out of setting thread tension with the Towa digital tension gauge. Supplied with the TM-502 holder for large M-style bobbin cases, this version is suited to long arm quilting machines that use removable M-style bobbin cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck bobbin thread tension before quilting and use the digital reading to make consistent adjustments when changing thread or bobbins. The gauge can also measure upper needle thread tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTM-502 attachment for large M-style bobbin cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital display with selectable gram-force (gf) and millinewton (mN) units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures both bobbin thread and upper needle thread tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurement range: 10–5000 mN (approximately 1–500 gf).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterchangeable bobbin case holders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor long arm quilting machines using compatible removable large M-style bobbin cases. Check your bobbin case type before ordering; machine brand alone does not confirm fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsing your gauge\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow your quilting machine and thread manufacturer’s tension recommendations, then test on a quilt sample and adjust as needed for your thread, fabric and batting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Towa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded holder:\u003c\/strong\u003e TM-502 for large M-style bobbin cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e DTMA1 TM502\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 AAA batteries required (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/DTM_Instruction_Manual.pdf?v=1676935261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Towa Digital Tension Gauge Instruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStock up on spare bobbins\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep your quilting threads ready with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/m-type-longarm-quilting-machine-bobbins-pack-of-5\"\u003eM Type Longarm Quilting Machine Bobbins – Pack of 5\u003c\/a\u003e. Check the listed dimensions against your machine requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Towa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68042890838237,"sku":"DTMA1 TM502","price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/towa-digital-tension-gauge-m-bobbin-tm502.png?v=1791410154","url":"https:\/\/www.directsewing.co.nz\/products\/towa-long-arm-quilting-machine-digital-thread-tension-gauge-m-bobbin","provider":"Direct Sewing Machines \u0026 Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}