Ideal length of threaded area on spokes?
03-13-15, 12:57 PM
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Since you are building a lot of wheels, and the subject here is nipples, you NEED one of these. Watch the video for the "Shuffler". I really want one because it's just plain super cool, and it works great, but I don't build enough wheels to justify it. Definitely worth the $38.00 for a frequent builder though.
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I highly recommend their system, though I've never used it. I made a similar nipple sorter years ago, and use wooden skewers cut short and held in a pin vise for picking up and spinning on nipples. Since you''' spend about $10.00 on a pin vise anyway, it's a question of whether their sorter is worth $30.00 vs. making one. Either way, quick pickup and starting of nipples is a great convenience.
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to increase the diameter for my finger tips' benefit.
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I don't think it'll ever be a big seller in terms of volume, but I think you'd be able to earn proportionally good on those you do sell. I wouldn't think twice about paying $2 for each multi-length spoke.
Might not be big, but it'd be easy money.
Might not be big, but it'd be easy money.
