I use an old fork with a dial indicator attached to it. The dial only cost $10 at a local used tool store. and I find it much easier to use than any stand without a dial. It takes a little time to set up, but if I start with all new stuff I can easily match the accuracy the best commercial wheels, about .4 mm variance. I use a table and a vernier caliper to measure dish. I would buy a tension gauge long before I upgraded to a better truing stand.
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