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Proper chain tension with a garbage work stand

So today I changed a flat that I had on one of my bikes. With it in the stand I have found that getting the wheel centered and the proper chain tension is rather difficult. Any tips or tricks on a quick and easy way to do this? I have a POS stand from PricePoint, your basic $100 folding work stand that has 0 stability. Pulling the rear wheel back often leads to the bike almost tipping over. So balancing that, getting the wheel straight and the chain tight, then trying to tighten the bolts down while keeping the wheel straight and the chain tight is cumbersome.
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