Originally Posted by
MNBikeguy
After your 4 wheels, if you feel you’re on a par with Jobst (the king of wheel builders) and can build a wheel - that lasts - with your thumb and a ball of twine, by all means go for it.
Yes, because that's exactly what I said: I am as good a wheel builder as Jobst Brandt. (In case you can't tell, I'm being sarcastic).
Seriously man? I honestly am shocked that these statements inspire so much controversy. I didn't say my wheels are perfect, I didn't say I was a pro, I didn't say I was some kind of special genius. All I said was you can true (or build) a wheel, and do a good job, without a truing stand. And you can. If you don't think so, I invite you to try it. I'm sure you can do it too. Jobst sure thinks you can.