Originally Posted by
grumpus
For cutting just the occasional spoke, or multiple wheels' worth? I ask because we had a little bench shear, with an adjustable stop, that made short work of cutting dozens of spokes accurately.
The odd pair so up to 72 at a time. I seem to find nos long spokes on ebay for very little money (last box of Bradkiss stainless db cost me £10), so have got a Hozan coming (from the US via Amazon, cheapest I could find).
I have the usual box of extra spokes, and it is annoying when I want a different length for the drive side. I build for myself, family and friends so a little time on cutting is ok.
Thought I might make a holder for the cutter to sit on a table to snip to length with a stop.
If the inheritance comes in before I retire or die the Phil Wood will be mine, oh yes! Try finding a used on in the UK, no chance, it has to be new.