Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
I did that for a while after first building up my FG conversion. It does work, but it's always nice when your hub is the same width as the dropouts, so that the wheel holds itself in place while you make adjustments and tighten the nuts.
I don't remember the 3mm axle spacers being serious cash.

valid point! i think i can spring for some spacers. awesome! i'm pumped now that i can start looking at wheels!