thutch15

I need to get one, but don't understand the differences. I see them as low as $275 (surlock) up to over $400. Will the $275 one work for me?

Shur-loc Fabric Systems: shur-chek¹³⁰ Tension Meter

 

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Liberty

It will work just fine. As long as you can zero it out on a piece of glass and it gives consistent readings it will be fine. Everything I've ever purchased from Shur-Loc has been very high quality, no reason to think otherwise about the meter. Absolute accuracy is not as important as repeatability. If you find your screens work well at a setting of 40 on your meter, then set them at 40 on your meter. What you are after is a repeatable metric so you can eliminate a variable from the equation. I'd vote for save the few bucks on the meter and use it for a few more frames. (Or whatever is next on your shopping list)

 

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John_Sheridan

What you want is one that is accurate and has the ability to be calibrated every few years. Call them and ask about re-calibration as some lower end meters can't be adjusted. If this meter has that for $275, then get it.

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staned

i purchased a very nice newman for $125 on ebay

 

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