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@mark45acp
HI Rob
Chain Adjust - lift back wheel and spin cranks slowly - look at the chain there is always a tight spot due to tolerances etc. see where the chain is tightest by pushing down in the middle and feeling the tension (care ! don't get finger caught in the chain !) When u find the tightest spot, stop the wheel rotation and note the crank position. Now adjust the chain in this position (at it's tightest) - if you adjust it at a loose spot it will be too tight at the tight spot. Undo the wheel nuts, pull back the wheel centrally till the chain is tight - there should be a total of 1 inch movement possible if you try to move the centre of the chain up or down with your fingers. When happy with the amount of play in the chain, tighten wheel nuts. Spin the cranks and recheck the tension. Done !
ref Straps - i recommend you have some form of foot retension on a fixie !! i have used toe clips and straps which are fine, i have no knowledge on just straps as i only use SPDs.
pipecutter is better.
regds Mark