Originally Posted by
vredstein
I started with masking tape on every spoke, but after rubbing my fingernails raw removing the tape and the residue, I vowed, "Never again". I mostly use the clip only when I have to take my eyes off the wheel. Using it on every spoke as I turn can be a pain repeatedly attaching and removing. I now use a black felt tip to mark the spokes at a spot directly on the line of site to detect twist in the initial phases of building when you're turning each spoke to get it up to tension. Cleans up easy with a rag and alcohol. Once tension is up and I'm making small adjustments to scattered spokes, I'll use the clip.
Thanks. That is a good overall plan. Another positive for the felt tip marking is that you can place the mark up close to the nipple where the twist is most extreme and really see it well. I always found with the masking tape that I had to place it close to the hub to keep from interfering with the spoke wrench. Worked okay, but the twist is less down there than at the top. I appreciate the advice.