Originally Posted by
mrrabbit
As a standard for myself, I aim for + / - .002 inch.
Mr. Rabbit, I was going to say that's nuts, but...
Originally Posted by
mrrabbit
5000+ wheels built since 1984...
Ok, when you've done something that many times, and you apply yourself, I guess you get good at it. I doubt anyone riding today would notice the difference between 0.002 and 0,004 inches (that's 0.05 and 0.1mm, btw). So this variation is way below the noise level of other stuff in biking. But if you can do it, great!
The other info in your post (specifically, that consistent spoke tension is as important if not more so than 0.001 or 0.002) was useful. Thanks!