Originally Posted by
Booger1
I've drilled 24 spoke Shimano hubs to make them 48 for a couple friends.Easy for me,I'm a machinist.
Just saying,that there are other ways to get 48 spokes besides high dollar hubs.
You could drill them in a simple drill press and use a 24 tooth spocket as the index.
Does removing the material weaken the flange?
or rather are the flanges as thick and same grade material on 24's as 48s?