jim beam wrote:
> HP wrote:
>
>> Hi, I've dabbled in some wheel truing and am trying to move up to
>> wheelbuilding. Question: why would I need a dishing tool when I can
>> clamp
>> both the (rear) wheel in along with the cassette into the stand, and just
>> check for center of the rim?
>>
>>
> because if you clamp the wheel into the stand 12 times, you'll get 13
> different "centers", the park ts-2 particularly. the dishing tool is
> the most reliable consistent means of ensuring you get it right.
>
I don't know whether or not this represents a criticism of the Park and
other stands. I have not tried them, since I make do with a cheapie that
I bought in 68, when I build my first wheel.
It consists of a U shaped piece of 5mm thick steel (resembling a front
fork). The bottom is extended so it can be clamped in a vise. A bail is
supported about half way down each arm and in the center of the bail is
a brass slider with a thumb screw that one can use to check side to side
deviations and centering. I've never had any trouble in building a
properly centered wheel. On occasion I will reverse the wheel just to be
sure, but it really isn't necessary. I can remove a wheel from the stand
and then put it back on with no center deviation.
If the modern stands vary from wheel insertion to wheel insertion as
much as this thread suggests, then shame on the manufacturers.
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