Wheelbuilder ? Bladed spokes

[Ginger]

I have a curiosity question:
Is there a special tool available to prevent twisting bladed spokes while building a wheel?

[bostondrunk]

I have a curiosity question:
Is there a special tool available to prevent twisting bladed spokes while building a wheel?

yes

[Ginger]

Alrighty smarty. Where do I get one.

[bostondrunk]

Alrighty smarty. Where do I get one.

I think Ksyriums com with a plastic disc with slots in it to hold the spokes?

Otherwise, use a wrench.....or you could take a small piece of wood and using a hacksaw cut a very small groove....anything to grasp the spoke.

[dave thompson]

I have a curiosity question:
Is there a special tool available to prevent twisting bladed spokes while building a wheel?
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[stevep]

the tool recommended by dave would work admirably,
could also be used for plumbing... and trueing wheels in addition to tightening you bb or adjusting your hubs.
a single indeispensable bicycle repair tool.

[e-RICHIE]

use a 4" or 6" adjustable spanner atmo

[zap]

Alrighty smarty. Where do I get one.

Park has a righty or lefty.

Take your pick. No middle ground.

[Frustration]

I have a set of angled needle nose pliers with electrical tape wrapped around the pinchers, just to avoid scuffing... works like a charm,

[shumanmo]

I just ran a small chunk of oak over my table saw to creat a nice tight slot. Use a hard wood like oak or maple for this or it will get chewed up the first few times you use it.

[ergott]

Or if you are a tool junkie...

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/images/TL4610.JPG

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tools/wheel.html

The Mavic disc doesn't fit well in higher spoke count wheels.

[ergott]

Or if you are a tool junkie...

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/images/TL4610.JPG

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tools/wheel.html

The Mavic disc doesn't fit well in higher spoke count wheels.

PS the DT spoke wrench on the same page is wonderful!

[Lincoln]

the tool recommended by dave would work admirably,
could also be used for plumbing... and trueing wheels in addition to tightening you bb or adjusting your hubs.
a single indeispensable bicycle repair tool.

It's a good hammer too.

[chrisroph]

The $60 campy smooth jawed vice grips that were made for installing the link in the two generations ago chains should work well. I saw my pair on my son's room the other day. What is he using those things for?

[Louis]

What is he using those things for?

Maybe to install chains for some Jamaican friends?

[cydewaze]

My Bontragers came with a combination spoke wrench, bladed spoke holder, bottle opener, keychain. :)

[The Spider]

Sapim make one as well to use on bladed.

[stevep]

how about a popsickle stick with a hacksaw blade cut in it?
would do the job and if you lose it you can easily get another one from e-richie for $2.00 the wait is 2 yrs though.

[chrisroph]

Maybe to install chains for some Jamaican friends?



You never know.

[Too Tall]

Twist Resist...yeah I've got one...works great SO THAT'S what it is for oh! Kidding. No, it really is an excellent product esp. when the nips are on tight with loktite...grab nearest the nipple...not in the middle or you will ruin the spoke.

[Peter P.]

Go to: http://www.mcmaster.com/

Search to page 2613, scroll down to the "Bent Nose Pliers".

[Ginger]

Ah, McMaster Carr online. I didn't know they went digital.

The paper version really is my favorite catalog. One part doorstop one part useful information. You can find just about anything mechanical in that thing...