Wheel true issues

[jono]

My sampling size is est. >30,000 properly tensioned wheels, possibly more. (Note that we tensioned wheels on new bicycles if they came with less than proper tension.)

I wouldn't know. I've built all wheels I've ridden in the past 45 years.

Perhaps I misunderstood your earlier statement, but those 30k were the ones I was referencing.

Are you talking about work hardening? Hmmmmm. Shouldn't be an issue if the wheel is properly built.

Yes and no--both work hardening and residual stress as a result of earlier yielding. Fortunately, the stainless steel used most commonly in spokes doesn't harden as fast as a PH alloy or something, but it happens when you adjust the outside J-bends. (As XXXer mentioned upthread.)

What's your method for strain relieving your wheels?