Looking for guidance on installing new spokes.
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Reno Speedster
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Looking for guidance on installing new spokes.
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?
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Steve Jelf
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Re: Looking for guidance on installing new spokes.
Did you see this one? Do notice the corrections in the notes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKZ7WrfHdf8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKZ7WrfHdf8
The inevitable often happens.
1915 Runabout
1923 Touring
1915 Runabout
1923 Touring
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CudaMan
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Re: Looking for guidance on installing new spokes.
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
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/41 ... 1404960383
Mark Strange
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)
Hillsboro, MO
1924 Cut-off Touring (now a pickup)