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@provenrad
I'll build some wheels for a fiver:
First I shall verify tension by plucking the spokes consecutively and checking they play the melody to "You turn me right round baby right round. Like a record baby round-round right round."
I chekc for trueness by holding the wheel axle in my hands and spinning it, eye-balling roundness/side-to-side against a freshly ironed checked shirt I keep hanging in my wardrobe for this purpose.
As a perfectionist - I de-stress all wheels by both: a) throwing my duvet over them and elbow-dropping them. b) a nice hot soapy bath with scented candles.
hmm.. I should probably start charging a tenner..