Chain Tensioner Do I REALLY need a chain tensioner?

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Tinkering around with my chain tensions tonight (who isn't, right!) trying unsuccessfully to get both sides tight without a tensioner using half-link.
Then it occurred to me that tensioners for the pedal side are cheap (used), good quality, and readily available in the form of an adapted derailleur.
Yep.
You can even us the stock one on the right.

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You still have to adjust it when you move the wheel back to adjust the left side chain.
And for coaster brakes, that is where the stress point is, the tensioner has to carry braking force.
 
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