Subject: Re: tying and soldering Posted by: Cyco on December 28, 2002 at 16:48:36: In Reply to: tying and soldering posted by dave farmer on December 28, 2002 at 14:47:45:

Message: >I am a wheel builder who feels the need to learn the art of tying and soldering spokes. Has anybody got any tips on where to start? What soldering iron i need, specs etc? >What wire to use. >What solder to use. >Cheers guys DT has all the parts available in their proline range. These are -instructions "The art of wheelbuilding" by Gerd Schraner. -Wire 0.4mm pre-tinned iron wire -Solder 1mm multicore Have yet to do it the tradtional way yet but am about to try one with fishing line and araldite. Once I have perfected both methods I will see if I can get a failure out of either and post the results.