Originally Posted by Unca_Sam

Good luck with it! I feel bad in a way I suggested the wheel fanatyck tension meter because of the cost. I would be strongly considering a side business building and repairing wheels for that money. You're just missing a spoke cutter and threader for your custom wheel shop .
I understand spoke tension is important for the strength of the wheel, but also that there's a wide range of acceptable values for tension. After the wheel firms up, relative tension is more important than absolute values, since you'll be in the acceptable tension range then. A cheaper consistent gauge is adequate for the job for my own wheels.

Good luck in your endeavor, I hope it ends up being a rewarding experience!