Spoke Tension Conversion Calculator

[Rik O'Shea]

There's a Spoke Tension Conversion Calculator on
http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=80

It looks like a great application but unfortunately when I try step
1 or step 3 in the excel spreadsheet I get the following error:

Run-time error: '1004'
Unable to set the ColorIndex property of the Interior class

[Calvin Jones]

The TCC does not run on some versions of Excel. It is a problem we
are aware of, and are working on to resolve it. You can use the Radar
version on excel and put your numbers in manually, which is simply
slower.

Calvin Jones
Park Tool

[jobst.brandt@stanfordalumni.org]

Rik O'Shea writes:

> There's a Spoke Tension Conversion Calculator on

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=80

> It looks like a great application but unfortunately when I try step
> 1 or step 3 in the excel spreadsheet I get the following error:

> Run-time error: '1004'
> Unable to set the ColorIndex property of the Interior class

Who writes the Park Tool web page?

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TM-1 TENSION CONVERSION CALCULATOR

This article with discuss the use of the TM-1 Spoke Tension Meter as
used with the Tension Conversion Calculator (TCC). See also related
article on TM-1 use.

The TM-1 tool includes a conversion table that lists convertions from
the tool deflection reading into kilograms force on the spoke.

By using a computer, the TCC takes the information on the table and
puts it in a spreadsheet. The TCC greatly speeds converting a
deflection reading from the TM-1 into a tension force on the
spoke. Additionally, the TCC can be used to create an visual
representation showing the tension balance between the spokes of the
wheel. The TCC will also allow the professional builder and mechanic
to show on paper the quality of their work. Additionally, the wheel
can be evaluated for problems of tension.

NOTE: The TCC is provided as a support service for the TM-1. It will
not work with other tension meters other than the Park Tool TM-1. The
TCC here is a working prototype, as Version 1. Park Tool will
appreciate any feedback, questions, or comments. Please email
info@parktool.com directly any concerns. Use subject line, TCC
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/tensiometer

I have doubts about a tool company that doesn't know the name of the
tool and does not spell check "convertions". Aside from that, such
instruments usually come with a graph from which one can readily
convert deflection readings to force. No wonder the web site has
problems.

Jobst Brandt

[carlfogel@comcast.net]

On 12 Sep 2007 17:58:41 GMT, jobst.brandt@stanfordalumni.org wrote:

>Rik O'Shea writes:
>
>> There's a Spoke Tension Conversion Calculator on
>
> http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=80
>
>> It looks like a great application but unfortunately when I try step
>> 1 or step 3 in the excel spreadsheet I get the following error:
>
>> Run-time error: '1004'
>> Unable to set the ColorIndex property of the Interior class
>
>Who writes the Park Tool web page?
>
>-----------------------------------------------------------------------
>TM-1 TENSION CONVERSION CALCULATOR
>
>This article with discuss the use of the TM-1 Spoke Tension Meter as
>used with the Tension Conversion Calculator (TCC). See also related
>article on TM-1 use.
>
>The TM-1 tool includes a conversion table that lists convertions from
>the tool deflection reading into kilograms force on the spoke.
>
>By using a computer, the TCC takes the information on the table and
>puts it in a spreadsheet. The TCC greatly speeds converting a
>deflection reading from the TM-1 into a tension force on the
>spoke. Additionally, the TCC can be used to create an visual
>representation showing the tension balance between the spokes of the
>wheel. The TCC will also allow the professional builder and mechanic
>to show on paper the quality of their work. Additionally, the wheel
>can be evaluated for problems of tension.
>
>NOTE: The TCC is provided as a support service for the TM-1. It will
>not work with other tension meters other than the Park Tool TM-1. The
>TCC here is a working prototype, as Version 1. Park Tool will
>appreciate any feedback, questions, or comments. Please email
>info@parktool.com directly any concerns. Use subject line, TCC
>-----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/tensiometer
>
>I have doubts about a tool company that doesn't know the name of the
>tool and does not spell check "convertions". Aside from that, such
>instruments usually come with a graph from which one can readily
>convert deflection readings to force. No wonder the web site has
>problems.
>
>Jobst Brandt

Dear Jobst,

I have doubts about RBT posters who quibble about red herrings.

Cheers,

Carl Fogel

[A Muzi]

> Rik O'Shea writes:
>> There's a Spoke Tension Conversion Calculator on
>> http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=80
>> It looks like a great application but unfortunately when I try step
>> 1 or step 3 in the excel spreadsheet I get the following error:
>> Run-time error: '1004'
>> Unable to set the ColorIndex property of the Interior class

jobst.brandt@stanfordalumni.org wrote:
> Who writes the Park Tool web page?
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> TM-1 TENSION CONVERSION CALCULATOR
>
> This article with discuss the use of the TM-1 Spoke Tension Meter as
> used with the Tension Conversion Calculator (TCC). See also related
> article on TM-1 use.
>
> The TM-1 tool includes a conversion table that lists convertions from
> the tool deflection reading into kilograms force on the spoke.
>
> By using a computer, the TCC takes the information on the table and
> puts it in a spreadsheet. The TCC greatly speeds converting a
> deflection reading from the TM-1 into a tension force on the
> spoke. Additionally, the TCC can be used to create an visual
> representation showing the tension balance between the spokes of the
> wheel. The TCC will also allow the professional builder and mechanic
> to show on paper the quality of their work. Additionally, the wheel
> can be evaluated for problems of tension.
>
> NOTE: The TCC is provided as a support service for the TM-1. It will
> not work with other tension meters other than the Park Tool TM-1. The
> TCC here is a working prototype, as Version 1. Park Tool will
> appreciate any feedback, questions, or comments. Please email
> info@parktool.com directly any concerns. Use subject line, TCC
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/tensiometer
>
> I have doubts about a tool company that doesn't know the name of the
> tool and does not spell check "convertions". Aside from that, such
> instruments usually come with a graph from which one can readily
> convert deflection readings to force. No wonder the web site has
> problems.

We are solicited regularly with "I know a guy who writes code/ web
pages/ programs, got any work for him?". Apparently Park hasn't learned
to say no.
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

[Ben C]

On 2007-09-12, A Muzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
[...]
> We are solicited regularly with "I know a guy who writes code/ web
> pages/ programs, got any work for him?". Apparently Park hasn't learned
> to say no.

To be fair www.yellowjersey.org is not all that shining an example of
web authoring best practices from a strictly technical point of view
either.

The pictures of brazing old Raleighs more than make up for it though.

[A Muzi]

> On 2007-09-12, A Muzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
> [...]
>> We are solicited regularly with "I know a guy who writes code/ web
>> pages/ programs, got any work for him?". Apparently Park hasn't learned
>> to say no.

Ben C wrote:
> To be fair www.yellowjersey.org is not all that shining an example of
> web authoring best practices from a strictly technical point of view
> either.
>
> The pictures of brazing old Raleighs more than make up for it though.

Guilty as charged.
Yes, I'm a stinking sloppy amateur. But I've paid thousands for others'
useless efforts. As we say here, "Education is painful and expensive".
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971