Steve,
I made my cable tension gage 5 years ago and it still provides accurate
direct measurement
for cable tension from 10 to 40 lbs. You could build one for less than $25.
See link,
www.macsmachine.com/html/tjhcabletools.htm
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
steve wrote:
>
> Sorry I know this is off topic but:::
> Wire tension gauge? I dont want to buy a WTG at $899. What are you
> guys doing to calibrate the tension on your control cables. I found
> sailboat stay wire gauges on the internet. Costing $99. I asked the
> dealer about using them on airplanes and was told that it would work
> ok but the gauge is for stainless steel wire and the reads would be off.
> I can handle $99 not the $899.
>
> SW
> 601XL
