Originally Posted by Al1943
You need a spoke wrench that holds all four sides of the nipple snuggly. Be sure the wrench is all of the way on the nipple before turning. A drop of light oil on each nipple can save you a lot of frustration.
Nothing wrong with using aluminum alloy nipples, they're on the best wheels.
Al
Three sides. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to get the spoke wrench past the spoke. Unless you're ahead of Park in the spoke wrench development stakes.