The 3 sources I use are: Jobst Brandt, Gerd Schranner, and Sheldon Brown. They all differ somewhat in philosophy but, I glean what I need and build to my own formula. They will differ somewhat on lacing philosophy, tension, and pulling spoke config, but what they all have is how to build a sound wheel and share the same basic methodology. When It comes right down to it just buy a hub some spokes and rims and go for it. If you can find an old used wheel set at the local LBS on on ebay you can practice disassembling and re-assembling the wheel set for practice before you start on the precious vintage wheels you are dreaming about. My ownly advice to you is get the right tools and don't waste your time on a cheap set of building tools. I resisted buying the latest because my homemade "fork," stainless ruler, and calipers were good enough for 30 years of prior building however, my wife bought me a Park top of the line wheel building stand for xmass a few years ago and the job is easier and more pleasureable than ever. Good luck -- Don Keenan Boulder, CO 303-530-4033
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From: "C. Andrews" <chasds@mindspring.com>
> what's the consensus recommendation on the best book on
> traditional wheelbuilding?
>
> In-print or out ok, but in-print would be better.
>
> I've built wheels before, but I could use a refresher
> course. I was going to buy Brandt's book..but are there
> others that people here like?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Charles Andrews
> SoCal
>
>
> "The deeper I go in considering the
> vanities of popular reasoning, the
> lighter and more foolish I find them."
>
> --Galileo Galilei