On Jul 20, 8:45 pm, AWN <
[email protected]> wrote:
> I appreciate the feedback. I have quality tools otherwise but have always
> thought a tension meter may make things easier and safer. I know there are
> many thoughts on this.
Well, I have been bulding wheels for over 20 years and after 3000+
wheels, I still use a tension-meter on all the wheels I build. Great
tool for anybody that wishes to do this last small 'artisian' thing
found in cycling(the only other one frame building, IMO).
My truing stand is as stiff as they come - cast
> iron.
> Thanks,
> Andrew.
>
> in article [email protected], Qui si
> parla Campagnolo-www.vecchios.comat [email protected] wrote on 7/19/07
> 8:35 AM:
>
> > On Jul 17, 8:24 am, AWN <[email protected]> wrote:
> >> I can¹t recall the exact correct name but I need the tensioning device for
> >> spokes/wheel building/truing. If any of you have upgraded or strayed away
> >> from using this, I would be interested in hearing what you might want to
> >> part with it. Does anyone manuf one for less than $100-$400? They seem
> >> steep at retail.
> >> Thanks.
> >> Andrew.
>
> > Park makes a good, not expensive one..great for the home builder.
> > Great idea, IMO. Along with a decent spoke wrench, dish tool and stiff
> > truing stand.