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Looking for guidance on installing new spokes.

Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 12:06 am
by Reno Speedster
I got my Kelsey felloes and rims back from the blaster today. I primed the felloes and cold galvanized the rims. The hubs will be blasted and primed on Saturday (a new one is on the way to replace a damaged one). The Kelsey length spokes have been treated with wood hardener and are waiting for varnish. The wheel press has been constructed and is ready to go. So, it looks like I am going to be assembling my wood wheels pretty soon. I have watched what I can on YouTube and read, but I have not found a detail set of instructions. Can anyone point me to some good detail instructions or give me goof advice?

Re: Looking for guidance on installing new spokes.

Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 12:48 am
by Steve Jelf
Did you see this one? Do notice the corrections in the notes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKZ7WrfHdf8

Re: Looking for guidance on installing new spokes.

Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 7:00 am
by CudaMan
When you place the spokes into position, be careful to put the chamfer so that it faces the fillet of the hub. Also, watch the alignment of the base of the spokes relative to each other as you press and be quick to realign any that try to twist.

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/41 ... 1404960383