Bandsaw blade tension gauge

[Mike Kees]

I noticed something new to me today,Monarch bandsaw tension gauge. I found it on Woodworkers supply site. I have no idea if this works well or not but thought I would post to see if anyone has tried one. it is about half or less the price I paid for my gauge,could be a viable option for a budget gauge if it performs well. FWIW.

[David Buchhauser]

Hi Mike,
I have not tried one personally - but it looks very interesting. I did find a nice review from woodworkersjournal. There was also some discussion in a previous SMC post from a few years ago. I have added the links below.
Thanks for pointing this out to me - I had not seen it before.
David



(https://www.finewoodworking.com/2017/06/22/tg1000-tension-gauge-by-monarch-industrial)https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/monarch-gauge-promises-simpler-band-saw-blade-tensioning/


(https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/monarch-gauge-promises-simpler-band-saw-blade-tensioning/)https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?252730-New-bandsaw-blade-tension-guide






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[Mike Kees]

Thanks,David. After reading Vans thoughts and then the manufacturers ,I personally think this tool would be a step up from nothing for sure.