Pan Tension Setting

Hey Duke!
Haven't I spoke to you here somewhere, ha ha ha. J/K
Thanks for the advice. Sometimes it seems I am overthinking this whole process, as the simplest of your answers seem like they should be common sense to me, but,..................
I take it this is all part of learning, right?
I'll get these four legged goons sooner or later, that I promise!
I'll keep you posted my friend!
Chris