Thank you todhunter for that information I was concerned that I may have been weakening the metal. Rust is less of a concern to me because the bicycle will be kept in the house most of the time.
Rustysprockets sorry to disappoint you with the build change. I am curious myself to find how durable this wheel assembly will be. I think with 72 spokes it will hold up fine.
That's it Kingfish! Renaissance man I did a Google search about stainless steel. I found that it is recommended be worked cold if possible. If stainless is heated 800*F to 1500*F it can cause intergranular corrosion. This means that the spokes may rust where I heated them. It went on to say...
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I can't what till I've finished building this wheel so I can set it aside and get started on the frame. I have changed directions on the configuration of the bicycle. After careful consideration I have decided not to build a penny farthing. I have no desire to go flying over the...