Word.

I remember back in the day nothing was ever used except for some type of oil based lube if you felt it was needed. We did 'crimp' the nipples but it was never enough that it prevented easy turning.

Then (insert evil lightening strike here).....Wheelsmith came out with 'spoke prep' and every person who never built a wheel thought they needed it because 'loosening spokes' was now and issue when it never previously was.


Jim
2,000 plus wheel builds and counting