This is a well timed thread. I have been thinking of getting a truing stand. With the Spin Doctor (or otherwise)... some additional questions.
Is a dishing gauge critical to building good wheels? I would think that as long as the rim is centered between the lock nuts, the dish is set.
To build quality wheels, I would think (based on reading here) that the following are also essential (ignoring the wheel components):
1) Spoke wrenches
2) Spoke prep
3) Tension Meter (Park?)
Would this be enough for a home mechanic?