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wheelbuilding-series `C`-have i messed up?
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<blockquote data-quote="A_HRD" data-source="post: 23942" data-attributes="member: 49"><p>Bob,</p><p></p><p>My strong advice would be to re-spoke the correct way round - you risk wheel collapse the other way. </p><p></p><p>The spoke heads are made bigger these days than they were originally, that's why there's a problem when lacing-up a Vincent in the cross-four pattern. So you are quite correct, you do need to carefully grind a flat on the heads of 10 of the spokes on each side to prevent the stressed conflict as shown in the picture. Of course, the Central Wheel Company deny all knowledge of the problem and shrug it off - as they did when I discussed it with them last month. But walk round a group of Vincents at any UK gathering and you will see the problem as per the picture. So well done for taking the time to get things right. There is more information in my article in MPH Oct 2007. </p><p></p><p>Given the oversize heads, I reckon you will be OK to grind another flat in the correct place and not compromise safety, However, you could also use the unground spokes to grind a flat in the correct place, or buy some more. </p><p></p><p>I have also attached a second picture which shows the correct spoke layout - for a 'cross-four' pattern. Look at the direction of the holes drilled in your rim, this will help you establish the correct orientation of the spokes as you begin lacing-up. Of course, it helps if you already have a laced-up wheel to look at! Building wheels is not a difficult task, it just takes time and patience; choose a time when you are not likely to get interrupted! </p><p></p><p>Best Wishes,</p><p></p><p>Peter Barker</p><p>Bristol, UK</p><p></p><p>Ooops, it seems I can't add photos. I'll try later....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="A_HRD, post: 23942, member: 49"] Bob, My strong advice would be to re-spoke the correct way round - you risk wheel collapse the other way. The spoke heads are made bigger these days than they were originally, that's why there's a problem when lacing-up a Vincent in the cross-four pattern. So you are quite correct, you do need to carefully grind a flat on the heads of 10 of the spokes on each side to prevent the stressed conflict as shown in the picture. Of course, the Central Wheel Company deny all knowledge of the problem and shrug it off - as they did when I discussed it with them last month. But walk round a group of Vincents at any UK gathering and you will see the problem as per the picture. So well done for taking the time to get things right. There is more information in my article in MPH Oct 2007. Given the oversize heads, I reckon you will be OK to grind another flat in the correct place and not compromise safety, However, you could also use the unground spokes to grind a flat in the correct place, or buy some more. I have also attached a second picture which shows the correct spoke layout - for a 'cross-four' pattern. Look at the direction of the holes drilled in your rim, this will help you establish the correct orientation of the spokes as you begin lacing-up. Of course, it helps if you already have a laced-up wheel to look at! Building wheels is not a difficult task, it just takes time and patience; choose a time when you are not likely to get interrupted! Best Wishes, Peter Barker Bristol, UK Ooops, it seems I can't add photos. I'll try later.... [/QUOTE]
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