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Old 11-04-23, 10:26 AM
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Reading the posts here about the need for using tensiometers to achieve even tension reminds me of the joke about the Kenyan on a bus in Brooklyn.

Short version --- he's on the bus, banging two sticks together. Asked why he says it keeps the lions away. Told there's no lions there, he replies, "see, it works".

IIRC using tension meters this way started with the Barnett Bike School, and the only result is that it's sold countless tensionmeters, and we can have pointless arguments about which is best. (does pine or oak to deter lions better?).

It's a nice long way to solve non-existant problem easily managed reliably and quickly other ways.

Sadly, there are also arguments raised placing tools over skill. FWIW, a skilled craftsman will turn out good work despite not having every conceivable tool. OTOH, use of fancy tools won't magically guaranty good outcomes.
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