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Tensiometer
- Thread starter Brantel
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We have one in our EAA Chapter tool bin.
I kick myself for not having one. Several years ago, Aircraft Spruce East had a pile of 'em in their discount bin. I forget the price, but it was reasonable (in airplane terms), and was a huge discount vs list. I passed because I didn't need one at the time. Oops.
There is a good description for making one by Reinhard Metz (2018) in Kitplanes: https://www.kitplanes.com/build-a-calibrated-tensiometer/ -- you can get the dial gauge at Harbor Freight and the bits & pieces from McMaster-Carr.
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Awesome!
I have one of these:
www.aircraft-tool.com
Bought it a couple of years ago (cheaper back then), with the thought of needing it annually. Easy to use, comes with calibration documentation. Not the most precise
(+/- 10%), but good enough to get in the recommended range.
CABLE TENSIOMETER (1/16" - 1/8") from Aircraft Tool Supply
CABLE TENSIOMETER (1/16" - 1/8") - Range 15-70 Lbs in 1 lb increments. Cable sizes: 1/16 3/32 & 1/8. Accuracy within +/-10 percent. This tool provides easy, direct reading, low cost, high quality and accuracy. It's designed compact as to fit through inspection holes. Factory calibrated.
www.aircraft-tool.com
Bought it a couple of years ago (cheaper back then), with the thought of needing it annually. Easy to use, comes with calibration documentation. Not the most precise
(+/- 10%), but good enough to get in the recommended range.
