Bruce Krueger wrote:
>
> --- "Beyer Jr., Chris (C.C.)" <cbeyer2@volvocars.com>
> wrote:
> > Not to sound facetious, but obtaining the
> > correct-length spokes would obviate the need for
> > this device, too.
> *******
> actually, it wouldn't, necessarily -- if I'm building
> wheels that are going to be heavily stressed, I'd
> prefer to err on the longish end and make sure that
> they have full engagement all the way through the end
> of the nipple, rather than end up a bit short and
> break the head of the nipple off..
You will only break the head of the nipple off if you are using aluminum alloy nipples and you don't have full engagement.
Chuck Schmidt SoPas, SoCal
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