BAHCO 3870-TENSION METER tension gauge for band saws

Name: BAHCO 3870-TENSION METER tension gauge for band saws
Brand: BAHCO
SKU: 55010695
Price: 443.6 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: BAHCO 3870-TENSION METER | EAN 7311518145637

Recommended Retail Price €727.60

443.60 tax incl.

€366.61 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 07/10/2026

Ordered before 20:00 - delivered as of 07/10/2026
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optimal tension with Bahco

Practical benefits

straight and precise cuts: Maintaining accurate blade tension prevents drifting and ensures you achieve clean, square cuts on every workpiece.
extended blade service life: You avoid premature wear, stretching, and tooth breakage, effectively reducing your overall cost per cut.
quick and easy measurement: You can swiftly check the tension directly on the bandsaw blade to set up your machine with confidence.

In a nutshell

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With the Bahco 3870-TENSION METER, you can quickly and accurately adjust the blade tension on your bandsaw machine. Proper tension prevents blade drifting and ensures clean, straight, and precise cuts on every workpiece. By avoiding under- or over-tensioning, you protect your bandsaw blade against premature wear, tooth breakage, and fatigue cracking, significantly extending blade service life and lowering your cost per cut. This universal measuring gauge weighs 680 g and clamps directly onto the installed blade, operating completely mechanically without any batteries. Whether you are replacing blades or performing routine machine maintenance, you eliminate guesswork and ensure peak cutting performance every time.

Product information FAQ

€443.60

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Key features according to our expert

Product description:

The correct tension is critical to provide straight cuts & long blade life, thereby reducing the cost per cut
Designed for quick, easy, accurate measurement of the blade tension by the user

All Features

Weight oz oz: 24 oz
Weight g: 680 g

Brand BAHCO
55010695
EAN 7311518145637
Supplier number BAHCO 3870-TENSION METER

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is the Bahco 3870-TENSION METER used for?: This tool is designed to quickly and accurately measure the tension of bandsaw blades to ensure straight cuts.
Which bandsaws is this tension meter compatible with?: It is universally designed to measure blade tension on all standard bandsaw machines.
Why is correct blade tension important?: Proper tension prevents blade drift and breakage, extends blade service life, and reduces the overall cost per cut.
What is the weight of this measuring tool?: The tension meter weighs exactly 680 g.
Does this gauge require batteries or a power source?: No, it is a fully mechanical gauge that clamps directly onto the installed bandsaw blade without batteries.