Alesbury wheels
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John E. Guitar
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Alesbury wheels
These look similar to the Canadian wheels.
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Humblej
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Re: Alesbury wheels
Thats how my Canadian 21" wheels are made.
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Allan
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Re: Alesbury wheels
That second taper front to rear on the spoke ends makes working on Canadian wheels a piece of cake. Once the outside plate is off, alternate spokes can be tapped off from behind for 1/8" or so, then the next six tapped up to them. Repeat this process until they are driven off the hub. Same process is used to rebuild the wheel. Absolutely no need for a spoke press, just a hammer and a block of hardwood to tap on. If any of the uSA wheel builders can do the taper, it would make things much easier for you fellows.
Allan from down under.
Allan from down under.