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08-22-2021, 03:14 PM | #1 |
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Which Spoke Straightener Works Easier and/or Better for a Novice?
I need to straighten some spokes before mounting some used wheels I purchased.
I see two tools that are available from Snyder’s and Bratton’s. Will either one of them work easier and/or better for a novice? https://www.brattons.com/spoke-straightening-tool.html Or https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...earchByKeyword Or, maybe there is a better tool that I don’t know about. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
08-22-2021, 03:17 PM | #2 |
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Which Spoke Straightener Works Easier and/or Better for a Novice?
By the way, I tried searching, but I didn’t find much information. I use Tapatalk for this forum. I don’t know if it submits funky searches or not.
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08-23-2021, 05:16 AM | #3 |
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08-23-2021, 06:00 PM | #4 |
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08-22-2021, 06:26 PM | #5 |
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Re: Which Spoke Straightener Works Easier and/or Better for a Novice?
might sound nutz- but I use an old pipe wrench to bend my spokes straight.
seems to work pretty well. |
08-23-2021, 05:03 AM | #6 |
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08-26-2021, 11:28 AM | #7 |
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08-26-2021, 11:41 AM | #8 |
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Re: Which Spoke Straightener Works Easier and/or Better for a Novice?
When a spoke is bent, I assume the spoke is stretched a certain amount. When straightening the spoke again, is there a chance of making to wheel not run true (wobble) as it is now longer than the other spokes?
On a side note, has anyone used the adjustable spoke Model A wheels?
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08-23-2021, 05:09 AM | #9 |
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Re: Which Spoke Straightener Works Easier and/or Better for a Novice?
I made a fitting to go on the end of a slide hammer
I pop it moderately until straight visually |
08-26-2021, 03:25 PM | #10 |
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My experience is that badly bent spokes should not be repaired. Replace the wheel
I’ve been afraid to heat a spoke to shrink because of embrittlement But no expert on metallurgy I’ve had Kelsey Hayes model a wheels. Didn’t like the look Last edited by Oldbluoval; 08-26-2021 at 04:56 PM. |
08-26-2021, 05:12 PM | #11 |
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Re: Which Spoke Straightener Works Easier and/or Better for a Novice?
I should have explained myself better. I was asking about the 19" wheels with the adjustable spokes. I don't care for the look of a Model A with 16/17" wheels. (except for maybe a black Delux Phaeton with wide whites).
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08-27-2021, 04:51 AM | #12 |
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K-H made 19” wheels. I was referring to those.
Maybe not fair because I haven’t owned the repop adjustable spoke wheels. I’ve not HEARD good reports on them |
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