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Old 12-07-14 | 07:35 AM
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Fred Smedley
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Originally Posted by Captlink
I'm a disabled vet with mobility issues.I am used to precision mechanical devices and very good with the tedious.With the boom in fat tire bikes and being a Clyde myself I thought I might be good at building wheel sets for the demanding user.I have a full machine shop and could probably build my own truing stand with some guidance.Do you think there is room in the market place for a guy like me building bomb proof wheels and possibly other items.
I would also like to learn more about bicycles in general but can't do a school program.A list of top must have books would be welcome as I love to learn.
Wheelbuilding book for building bicycle wheels I'd start here for his E-book, best $15.00 you will ever spend IMO. He also has diagrams/specs for a truing stand and dishing gauge. If you have a full machine shop I am sure you build them out of AL or steel instead of wood.

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