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hey gang, I saw all of the postings about tension and thought I'd put in my 2 cents worth. The manual on page 27 does say 160 to 190 pounds as measured on a tensiometer. The tensiometer is clipped onto the cable and the pointer indicates the poundage of tension. But, ----- you must know how to read the tensiometer. Inside the lid of the tensiometer is a printed calibration table that must be used. Inside the tensiometer's wooden case are 3 risers. The risers are different size blocks that are installed into the tensiometer and correspond to different cable sizes. You must select the proper # riser for the diameter cable you are using, then you have to read the chart for the corresponding desired tension and meter indication. This is a BIG caution- desired tension and meter reading are different!!! I used to teach assembly and rigging at A & P college and the chart is somewhat difficult to read. I dont have a tensiometer in front of me right now, but just for example if your desired tension if 160 lbs, and you use the #2 riser the indicated tension on the meter will read somewhere around 100-120 lbs. If this method is not followed precisely you will have either over tightened or under tightened cables. Jan Z Fresno __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
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