spoke mods

[5speed]

been puting together some hub rim combos that spokes were not redily available,found a spoke die for threading 080 spokes,its made by K&S enginerring in chicago,stock number 417,size 2-56

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Good tip! Found them listed on Amazon for less than $11 shipped.

http://www.amazon.com/K-S-Engineering-417-Threading/dp/B0006MZQHE

 

[NicksGarage]

Keep in mind that the threads on spokes are rolled in, not cut. Cut threads are not as strong.

 

[5speed]

i weigh 320 lbs havent had any problems,i usually use them for adding threads to spokes that are to long then grind off top of nipples