Name: Towa Digital Tension Gauge
Brand: Towa
Price: 199 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (28 reviews)

Description

Measure thread tension with ease using the Towa Digital Tension Gauge

The digital tension gauge is the perfect way to measure bobbin tension on both commercial and domestic style embroidery machines, and needle tension on commercial machines. Also ideal for Long arm quilting machines with the Optional M Style Bobbin Case Adapter

With a precise LED read out feature and an easy to use process, it's a must have for any embroiderer. It provides increased accuracy and consistent tension in a compact, battery operated design. With interchangeable inserts it allows you to use all types of bobbin cases.

This handy gadget will be your lifesaver when setting and measuring your bobbin tension, and will help give you a better embroidery result overall.

What's included with the Towa Tension Gauge?

L style push-in adapter
Adapter for Brother/Janome
Adapter for Husqvarna/Pfaff

Gary's Tip

Having the correct bobbin tension is probably the most important requirement to achieve a wellbalanced stitch. Machines of almost every brand allow the user to adjust the tension with a screw in the bobbin case. Different brands of bobbin thread can result in different tensions so it’s important to check and adjust as necessary. This tension gauge makes it easy to measure your bobbin tension and set it to the ideal range of 25 - 40 grams.

Remember when adjusting your bobbin tension screw to only ever turn 1/4 turn at a time. Turn the screw right (clockwise) to tighten or increase the tension and left (anti-clockwise) to loosen the tension.

Remember to turn right to tighten and turn left to loosen.

Measure the tension after adjusting and if necessary repeat the process until between 25 & 40 grams of tension is achieved. Use these stitched letter “F” images as a guide for what would be an acceptable result.

Videos

Reviews

Outstanding

By: Susan on 23 July 2025
It's a delight to review the Towa bobbin tension gauge and Echidna's service! I had never heard of such a device until I stumbled upon Gary's enlightening video. Who knew that such a genius device existed? But I live far from Australia, so I thought that I must try to find one nearer to home. Having seen that the factory model is compatible only with the latch-type bobbin case I tried and failed to source the necessary adapters in my own country. So I turned to Echidna, thinking it would involve long delays and much more expense coming from half way round the world. A) It came really quickly! B) It was much LESS expensive than the one I ordered from a hundred miles down the road, including the cost of shipping! C) The bobbin case adapters come as standard! I felt as though I'd won the lottery
(5)

Great Product

By: meekprivate on 24 June 2025
A must have with embroidery machines and that's why this item was bought.
(5)

Excellent Towa Gauge

By: Christine on 9 June 2025
I don't know what I would have done without this Towa gauge, I was having problems with the bobbin thread showing on top and after seeing the Echidna YouTube video on the subject, I bought the gauge. Echidna have the adaptor for my bobbin case as well (my machine Brother F540E), it only took three days to deliver to the UK, which is very impressive. The gauge has solved my tension problems and would recommend it to anyone. Thank you Echidna!
(5)

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Susan

It's a delight to review the Towa bobbin tension gauge and Echidna's service! I had never heard of such a device until I stumbled upon Gary's enlightening video. Who knew that such a genius device existed? But I live far from Australia, so I thought that I must try to find one nearer to home. Having seen that the factory model is compatible only with the latch-type bobbin case I tried and failed to source the necessary adapters in my own country. So I turned to Echidna, thinking it would involve long delays and much more expense coming from half way round the world. A) It came really quickly! B) It was much LESS expensive than the one I ordered from a hundred miles down the road, including the cost of shipping! C) The bobbin case adapters come as standard! I felt as though I'd won the lottery

meekprivate

A must have with embroidery machines and that's why this item was bought.

Christine

I don't know what I would have done without this Towa gauge, I was having problems with the bobbin thread showing on top and after seeing the Echidna YouTube video on the subject, I bought the gauge. Echidna have the adaptor for my bobbin case as well (my machine Brother F540E), it only took three days to deliver to the UK, which is very impressive. The gauge has solved my tension problems and would recommend it to anyone. Thank you Echidna!

Christine

After seeing the Echidna YouTube video on this Towa gauge, I was hooked and was not disappointed, it showed my tension in the bobbin was too much, I adjusted it and have had perfect results since, fully recommend this tension gauge, it is a life saver!! I would like to thank all at Echidna for their wonderful service, delivery only took three days to the UK, the tracking of the parcel was excellent also.

Gail

So easy to use and get my bobbin tension correct. I use my spare bobbin holder so every time I need to change my bobbin I know the tension is correct, this is why I keep one in the machine and one wound/tensioned correctly ready to swap in when needed.

Bridget

Haven’t used it yet but I’m going to as my embroidery machine is pulling the white bobbin thread to the top so I think I will be using it.

Mandy

Item arrived fast. Learning how to use it

Rachael

Instructions that come with the gauge very handy and aimed at the domestic embroiderer. I had put off buying a digital tension gauge as I normally just do testing and adjustments. This is so much easier to use than the manual one.

Russell

I was in the market for a tension gauge and come across the youtube video demo from Echidna Sewing. I noticed that Echidna had engineered a supplemental gadget to test domestic machines as well as L & M style bobbins. These were not offered by any US dealers. I purchased hoping that shipment from Australia would not be a problem or get lost. The package arrived as expected and device works great, including the two Echidna engineered gadgets for brother/pfaff machines. Proved valuable already. My tension on my brother & pfaff machines both needed to be corrected. Thanks, great product.

Michelle

Easy to use. There is an instructional video to show you how to use it. Makes tensioning the machine so easy. Very happy with this purchase!

Mark

Great item. It helped to fix my tension issues in my Brother PR680W. I highly recommend this guage

Founded in 1949, Towa is a top manufacturer of sewing and embroidery machine parts. Known for quality and innovation, their award-winning products are trusted by brands like Brother, ensuring you get the best. Read more...

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Measure thread tension with ease using the Towa Digital Tension Gauge

Gary's Tip

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Great Product

Excellent Towa Gauge

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Measure thread tension with ease using the Towa Digital Tension Gauge

Gary's Tip

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