Originally Posted by
cyccommute
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No, there are not “other charts” that detail what the “correct” tension to use for wheel building. There never has been. I’m not even sure there can be because there are simply too many variables. A change in spokes is going to change the tension needed. The Park tool chart itself shows how the tension changes with spoke diameter.
Everyone says “follow the manufacturer’s recommendations” but there aren’t any recommendations that have any value...
Here are a few:
Linked above, has charts for different types of spokes. Uses the Park Tool TM-1 readings but includes conversion tables.
The Complete Guide To Wheel Spokes Tension
A bit more comprehensive and includes readings for several common tensiometers, for different spokes.
Spoke tension tables - A database of tension meters and spoke tension charts
And for those that just don't want to buy a tensiometer, Sheldon Brown produced this chart detailing specifications by musical pitch. I have heard of people using a guitar tuning app. Obviously professional wheelbuilders have a tensiometer, but this could be helpful for the home DIYer that wants to perform a rough check.
Check Spoke Tension by Ear
These were all from the first page of Google results so these charts and tables aren't hard to find.
Many people go to great lengths to check things on their bike, especially a new mail-order bike, a used bike, or as part of their preseason checkout, but wheels don't seem to be part of that. Folks check tire condition and air pressure, shifting performance, braking, and all sorts of other things before getting on the bike and riding it. It seems that a lot of people don't check spoke tension as part of that, and are then shocked when they start breaking spokes.