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For circular cross section spokes I use a paper clip in the middle of whatever spoke I'm tensioning, pointing inline with the braking surface of the rim. As I tighten the nipple, say 1/4 turn, I keep an eye on the paperclip and add more to the turn based on how much the paperclip moves with the spoke. After I'm finished with 1/4 I wind the nipple back to bring the paper clip back into line with the rim.
Philip_J_Fry
Haven't searched and this may have been addressed already but I have a question about spoke wind up. What causes it? What can be done about it? How can it be prevented?
I usually lube the threads and the contact between nipple and rim but every now and again. Very annoying as it generally occurs towards the latter stages of a build when you've trued it and are reaching optimum tension when the creaking starts. Exactly when you need to do those micro turns you can't.
Adding extra lube (I generally use chain lube or linseed oil) and squeezing spokes to get better alignment helps a bit. Any thoughts or tips?