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« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2008, 11:03:37 AM » |
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I can see why it wouldn't get used that much. It's an AWESOME concept, but having to measure/size/cut/re-thread 32-36 spokes per wheel, ON TOP of the wheelbuilding process, seems a little excessive when you're not actually saving any money over buying the properly sized threads.
It would be handy and impressive for those folks that come in to replace a spoke or two and need one of the spoke sizes we're out of though, as we wouldn't have to send them off to the bike shop.
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« Reply #16 on: November 14, 2008, 01:14:12 PM » |
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On a less exalted note, might a shop vacuum be helpful?
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« Reply #17 on: November 14, 2008, 02:33:23 PM » |
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« Reply #18 on: November 14, 2008, 08:33:02 PM » |
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Ok, so I'll... Distract ... Them ... and you...
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« Reply #19 on: November 14, 2008, 09:17:09 PM » |
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I can see why it wouldn't get used that much. It's an AWESOME concept, but having to measure/size/cut/re-thread 32-36 spokes per wheel, ON TOP of the wheelbuilding process, seems a little excessive when you're not actually saving any money over buying the properly sized threads.
It would be handy and impressive for those folks that come in to replace a spoke or two and need one of the spoke sizes we're out of though, as we wouldn't have to send them off to the bike shop.
I saw one of these work...once you know the size you need it's licktey split. All it takes is stocking blanks (one size fits all). Besides aren't the spokes usually all the same size on a wheel? Unless you want to make an ecentric wheel for a bronco bike. |
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« Reply #20 on: November 14, 2008, 10:29:53 PM » |
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JB, dude.  The spoke cutter is a miracle tool.  You buy blanks. You mark the length you want in about 5 seconds. You put the spoke in. You turn the handle, once. The spoke falls out the other end. That's always going to be easier if we have a lot of long spokes we cut to size vs ordering when you've figured out what length you need, oh we only have 21 spokes that size and you need 72--tough. Now you got to wait to order the spokes...special order, maybe they get on the order, maybe you're lucky to get it in a couple weeks...or you rush off to Helen's and buy a set for $72 plus tax... If one falls into our hands, I would be very happy. We could go into business building and rebuilding wheels. A cottage industry would be founded, we would flourish. |
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« Reply #21 on: November 15, 2008, 12:56:14 AM » |
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I take back my previous post. I am convinced of the wondrousness of the spokecutter , and I think we should offer Helen's our undying gratitude (and some burritos) in exchange for a permanent loan of their spoke cutter. I'd be pretty stoked if we could start handbuilding wheels and selling them to raise $ for the Bikerowave. |
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« Reply #23 on: November 17, 2008, 03:22:30 PM » |
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Maybe we could borrow the spokie to 'check it out', & see if we want one...  |
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« Reply #24 on: November 18, 2008, 04:37:31 PM » |
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Why not retire it for them Scott? We could maybe work it out with the help of Phil Wood, and get it to work well again. My experience of it in action on a trip recently where a small shop had one and I saw it in action, I was left feeling in awe. It was an old one as well. Any other "old" tools over there in Arcadia they don't want or don't understand? Hmmmmm? How about a bunch of Regina America freewheels? We have about 30. They're all in the original cans. Any need for a timeclock with punch cards? -ss |
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« Reply #25 on: November 18, 2008, 05:14:10 PM » |
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Wow, a time clock, I think would be GREAT. Alot easier to remember to use.
I'm not knowledgable on the parts...
But we are accepting donations of this type!!
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« Reply #26 on: November 19, 2008, 05:32:58 PM » |
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Wow, a time clock, I think would be GREAT. Alot easier to remember to use.
I'm not knowledgable on the parts...
But we are accepting donations of this type!!
I'll check into the timeclock. I was just kidding about the Regina freewheels, they only fit a very specific hub that I've only seen once in my years at Helen's. -ss |
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« Reply #27 on: November 19, 2008, 06:15:05 PM » |
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So the cargo trailer, turns out i have some wheels that would be servicable, but less than ideal, might be some better ones at the bikerowave. I also need to track down the hitch, it's around somewhere. Any time anyone wants to do a mobile bike fixing sesh let me know.
maxtheheathen at gmail dot com
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