Towa Griswold BTG1 TM1, L Style Metal Bobbin-Case Thread Tension Gauge 0-400g Pull for Front, Side Load, Brother PR, Etc. Not Top Drop in Bobbin Cases

*Takes the guesswork out of measuring 0-400 grams of thread tension pull from L type bobbin case. Used with bobbin cases: 52237, 541678, B75, KF220370, B1837-027-0A0, 117596-0-01, Etc.

The Towa BTG1 is a BOBBIN CASE TENSION GAUGE STND CAP TM-1 (use with bobbin case BC-HR, BC-DBI and BC-DBZ). Used with the following bobbin cases: 52237, 541678, B75, KF220370, B1837-027-0A0, 117596-0-01, XC7206001 & 2-20

• L type bobbin tension gauge
  
• for industrial sewing machines
  
• for many longarm quilting machines using the "L" bobbin
  
  With the Towa Bobbin Case Tension Gauge the guess work is gone forever. This gauge allows embroiderers to consistently set accurate embroidery bobbin case tension. In just a few seconds you can verify your bobbin tension is where it should be to achieve optimum results. It's simple to use and comes with complete instructions. No setup is required. It's ready to use right out of the box.
  
  How to Use a Bobbin Tension Gauge
  Take the guess work out of setting thread tensions.
  Using thread tension gauges makes it easy to adjust both bobbin and upper tensions. It's quick, easy and will help you eliminate unsightly bobbin thread showing on top, looping top stitches and thread breaks. Your embroidery will look its best with consistent, balanced thread tensions. Here's how to use a bobbin tension gauge to take the tension out of setting tensions!
  
  Instructions for Use:
  
• Remove the bobbin case from your machine. Be sure the bobbin thread is out of the pigtail and place your bobbin case with the bobbin in it into the gauge slot. Snap the bobbin case in place.
  
• Wrap the bobbin thread around the two pulley wheels and around the plastic hook end on the gauge.
  
• Steadily pull the thread and note the reading on the gauge. This represents tension readings in grams. Correct bobbin tensions should be 180 to 220 grams (up to 250 grams when embroidering caps).
  
• Please Note: If your gauge is shown in units of 10's, the correct bobbin tensions should be 18 to 22 grams (up to 25 grams when embroidering caps.)
  
• Adjust the bobbin case spring tension screw as needed to get the desired reading.
  
  Note: The gauge needle should provide a steady reading. If you experience a bouncing, erratic reading it can bedue to a dirty or defective bobbin case.
  Tip: Slide a business card back and forth under the bobbin tension spring to clear any dirt.
  
  Once you have adjusted your thread tensions, it's always a good idea to run tests.
  
• First run a fill stitch test pattern.
  
• If you experience any top stitch looping, slowly tighten the main upper tension knob until this looping goes away (looping can also occur if your bobbin tension is too tight).
  
• Proper tensions for satin stitches should reveal 1/3 bobbin and 2/3 top thread color on the underside of the embroidery.
  
  Note: Too much bobbin showing on the underside and/or showing on the topside usually means either the bobbin tension is too loose or the top thread tension is too tight.
  
  Brother Thread Tensions PDF for All Machines
  
  Common Singer Bobbin Cases & Bobbin Case Tension: Sunday Morning Quickies September 19, 2021 by Bob Fowler

The Towa BTG1 is a BOBBIN CASE TENSION GAUGE STND CAP TM-1 (use with bobbin case BC-HR, BC-DBI and BC-DBZ). Used with the following bobbin cases: 52237, 541678, B75, KF220370, B1837-027-0A0, 117596-0-01, XC7206001 & 2-20

Compatible with Babylock Sewing Machine Models:
BL500A (Jane), BL3000, BL4000, BL5000, BL5020, BL7000, BLQP, EMP6 & Nouvelle 1500S

Compatible with Bernette Sewing Machine Models:
320, 330, 340, 430 & 440

Compatible with Bernina Sewing Machine Models:
1000, 1000+ & 1001.

Compatible with Brother Sewing Machine Models:
PQ1500, PR-600II, PR-620, PR-650, XL700 & XL703.

Compatible with Consew Sewing Machine Models:
210, 220, 230, 2230, 231, 99, 103, 105, 292 & 199R.

Compatible with Elna Sewing Machine Models:
100, 101, 102, 103, 104 & 1000.

Compatible with Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machine Models:
2780, 2840 & Mega Quilter.

Compatible with Juki Sewing Machine Models:
DDL-555, DDL-227, DDL-5530, DDL-5550, TL-98E, TL-98P, TL-98Q, TL-98QE, TL-2000Qi & TL-2010Q.

Compatible with Necchi Sewing Machine Models:
543 & Mirella.

Compatible with Pfaff Sewing Machine Models:
1200 Grand Quilter.

Compatible with Some Rotary Kenmore Sewing Machine Models.

Compatible with Riccar Sewing Machine Models.
777, R550, R570, R572, R650, R651, R751, RE571, RE640 & 2900.

Compatible with Singer Sewing Machine Models:
20U, 20U73, 20U73B, 20U83 and 20U83B, 251, 281, 20U33, 319, 206K, 306K & 306W.

Compatible with Riccar Sewing Machine Models:
414, 420, 500, 515, 525, 551, 555FA, 606, 666FA, 800R, 805, 806, 807, 808E, 888, 906E, 2600, 2800, 2900, 2950, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600, 4001, 4003, 8400, 8500, 9150, 9160, 9600, 9700, 9800, 9900, R551, R552, R650, R651, R750, R751, RE571, RE570, RE580, RE581, RE591, RE640, RM540 & RM570.

Compatible with White Sewing Machine Models:
8000.

Compatible with Bernina (Bernette) Sewing Machine Models:
320, 330, 340, 430, & 440

Compatible with Brother Sewing Machine Models:
Pacesetter, Rotary XL2005, XL4001, XL5001 & M870

Compatible with Singer Sewing Machine Models:
Quantum CXL, Quantum XL-1, Quantum XL-10 & Quantum XL-50


Compatible with Pfaff Sewing Machine Models:
75, 77, 78, 79, 84, 85, 86, 87, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 118, 130, 138, 229, 234, 238, 259, 260, 262, 284, 285, 285-1, 294, 295, 295-1, 296, 296-1, 297, 297-1, 331, 332, 333, 335, 360, 362, 368, 437, 438, 439, 460, 463, 480, 801, 803, 806, 807, 809, 875, 876, 904, 905, 906, 907, 916, 917, 919, 919-1, 927, 933, 935, 939, 946, 947, 953, 955, 975, 1011, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1018, 1019, 1027, 1029, 1035, 1037, 1047, 1050, 1051, 1067, 1069, 1071, 1147, 1150, 1151, 1171, 1196, 1197, 1199, 1209, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1214, 1215, 1216, 1217, 1221, 1222, 1222E, 1222SE, 1229, 1371, 1467, 1469, 1471, 1472, 1473, 1473CD, 1475, 1475CD, 1520, 1522, 1523, 1524, 1525, 1526, 1527, 1528, 1529, 1530, 1536, 1538, 1540, 1546, 1548, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2032, 2034, 2036, 2038, 2040, 2042, 2044, 2046, 2048, 2054, 2056, 2058, 2124, 2134, 2140, 2144, 2170, 6085, 6086, 6091, 6110, 6112, 6120, 6122, 6150, 6152, 6230, 6232, 6250, 6252, 6270, 7510, 7530, 7550, 7560, 7562, 7570, Select 2.0, Select 3.0 and Select 4.0.

Compatible with other models of industrial and home sewing machines.

Able : HB-480

Alfa : 102, 109

Brudan : BEAM, BEAT, BEH, BEJ, BEJM-UF, BEL BELL, BEM, BEMR, BEMS, BEMX, BESR, BEU, BEUF, BEX

Brother : TA1-B621, TA2-B621, B622, B623, TZ1-B651, B652, M870, PQ1300, PQ1500, XL622, XL702, XL703, XL2005, XL2015, XL4001, XL5001, XL8015

Columbia : N430,-2

Consew : 99, 100, 101, 103, 105, 210, 218, 219, 220, 230, 290, 290G, 290M, 310

Durkopp : 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 211, 212, 213, 215, 216, 218, 261, 265-101, 270, 15135

Feiyue : GC15-1, GC15-3

Golden Wheel : CS-335B, CS-335BH, 1100F, H, S, 3600, 8000-20, 8000-25, 8000-30

Husqvarna : 27, 263



















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Janome : 1600P-DB, 1600P-DBX

Juki : LK-232, LK-322, LZ-271, LZ-391, TL-72, TL-82, TL-98E, TL-98Q, TR-7

Riccar : RD-101, RD-102, RT-5, 540, 555, 888

Singer : 20U, 103, 188K, 188U, 191D, 191U, 203, 206K, 291U, 491D, 491U, 591C308A. 591U, 691D, 2491D

Sunstar : KLZ-371, KM-123A, KM-123B

Taking : TK-88, 652

Tajima : TM, TMB, TMBE, TMBW, TME, TMEF, TMEG, TMEX, TMF, TMFD, TMLE

Unicorn : DB2-H310, DB2-H311, DB2-H510, LZ2-H272

Viking : 33, 278

White : 710, 1164