Originally Posted by
bonechilling
I built my first set of wheels with only a screwdriver. I have a spoke wrench, but screwing from the rim was just easier. I even trued it this way, the first time.
To the OP, you're definitely going to come out ahead buying a pre-built wheelset, or else maybe a slightly used wheelset on eBay.
I haven't done this, but I would guess the spoke tension wouldn't end up high enough.