Belt Tension direct measurement

pteglerOP — Today at 11:17 PM I see the 'belt tension' subject repeatedly here so figured I'd shoot you all a 'measurable' solution. I'm not going to post my tables (too much data to try and simplify to post here) But over several runs and various tests (for MY printer anyway) I can now set belt tension via direct lbs measurement and assimilate it to a vibration testing result. OK...text description first. 1- find yourself any printable belt tension gauge. (little three fingered spring loaded gauge) 2- configure a spare piece of belt with two loops, one at each end. 3- install your printed gauge in the middle of the belt, with a hanger at one end, and a fish scale on the other. 4- pull a 'pounds' of your choice and mark your three finger gauge. (mark it a few ranges of pull lbs.) 5- install teh gauge on your belts and adjust as desired. (easy to match belts)