Originally Posted by
ronfinch
but I am in the process of building my first front wheel, which I don't want to rush, and wonder if there is any way I can prolong the life of this hub just a little while longer until I am totally happy with my new front wheel?
Just built my first set of wheels, using only a spoke wrench (no truing stand, nipple driver...), and starting with the front wheel.
I'm very obsessive about perfection, and consulted three print sources constantly throughout the process. In all I'd say it took about 5-6 hours, and I'm happy with the result. Just set aside the time and get it done. It's actually a lot of fun if you are into building and tinkering.