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WTB: spoke tensionmeter/tensioner??
I canąt 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. |
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On 2007-07-17, AWN wrote:
I canąt 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. Unless you're intending to build a whole lot of wheels on a regular basis there's really no reason to invest in a tensiometer. My experience with them is that they tend to go out of calibration very easily and can be too much of a hassle to maintain unless you have a really compelling reason to keep using one. -- John ) |
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WTB: spoke tensionmeter/tensioner??
Park makes a decent one and they aren't overly priced
Dave "John Thompson" wrote in message ... On 2007-07-17, AWN wrote: I canąt 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. Unless you're intending to build a whole lot of wheels on a regular basis there's really no reason to invest in a tensiometer. My experience with them is that they tend to go out of calibration very easily and can be too much of a hassle to maintain unless you have a really compelling reason to keep using one. -- John ) |
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On Jul 17, 8:24 am, AWN wrote:
I canąt 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. |
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WTB: spoke tensionmeter/tensioner??
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. My truing stand is as stiff as they come - cast iron. Thanks, Andrew. in article , Qui si parla Campagnolo-www.vecchios.com at wrote on 7/19/07 8:35 AM: On Jul 17, 8:24 am, AWN wrote: I canąt 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. |
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On Jul 20, 8:45 pm, AWN 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 . com, Qui si parla Campagnolo-www.vecchios.comat wrote on 7/19/07 8:35 AM: On Jul 17, 8:24 am, AWN wrote: I canąt 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. |
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