|   Need advice on true stand & dish gauge (x-post) | The Squeaky Wheel
Mar 23, 2002 7:38 AM | | I'm finally taking the plunge and am going to attempt a wheel build. I'm probably going to get the performance spin doctor stand. Looks like the minoura but $20 cheaper.
Performance also sells a "truing stand alignment tool" for $10. If I get this tool will I also need a dish gauge, or should I just save the $10 and get the dish tool? I guess I don't understand what the alignment tool does.
Also, anybody know the advantages/disadvantages of the park WAG-1, 3, or 4 dish tools? They are all $34.95 at Cambria.
Thanks,
Squeak |
| re: Need advice on true stand & dish gauge (x-post) | mja
Mar 23, 2002 9:45 AM | | You can check dish on any flat surface: I use a table-saw top as a reference. You might be able to find at least a portion of a wood tabletop that is flat. Email me if you want an explanation of how it is done. |
| re: Need advice on true stand & dish gauge (x-post) | Erin
Mar 24, 2002 10:39 PM | | Actually you can get by just using the truing stand. Once you have the wheel pretty well tensioned, set the pointer close to the edge of the rim and note the gap distance. Then take the wheel out and turn it around and put back in the truing stand. If the there is a larger gap distance between the pointer and the rim, you need to move the rim toward the pointer. If the pointer touches the rim, then obviously you need to move the rim away from the pointer. Continue to adjust until the distance from the pointer and the rim is the same for both sides. Hope this helps you. Good luck on your wheel build, it's pretty easy but take your time. |
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