Truing stands

[Eclipse]

I'm curious as what others use for truing stand. Show yours (bought or built). I don't have any at this time so I can't show anything.

[MadMax '58]

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[Eclipse]

What size wheel was the donor bike?

[dragnusa]

Madmax where can you get the Magnetic Bases and Dial Indicators?

[Eclipse]

Madmax where can you get the Magnetic Bases and Dial Indicators?

Good question. I forgot to ask that one.

[MadMax '58]

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[Eclipse]

Thanks madmax! That's instructive. Gives me ideas.

[MadMax '58]

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[Peatbog]

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-travel-machinists-dial-indicator-623.html $12

http://www.harborfreight.com/multipositional-magnetic-base-with-fine-adjustment-5645.html $10


Neither of these are the high quality of Starrett or Mitutoyo, but they would work fine for wheel truing. The high quality indicators can cost you over $100.

This is kind of neat too, but it cost more:

http://www.harborfreight.com/clamping-dial-indicator-93051.html

[mitchelangelo]

Poor Man's truing stand... flip a frame upside down, bolt in wheel. Apply masking tape across chain stays approx 1/8" from rim. Mark center of frame on masking tape with Sharpie, then mark width of rim from center mark (5/8 each side of center for 1 1/4 rim). Start truing! Make the rim match the marks and check for roundness at the 1/8 margin.

[Eclipse]

Thanks for that option too.

[aka_locojoe]

I bought mine probably 20 years ago. A cheap one I'm sure.

[MadMax '58]

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[CCR]

cool stand Randy, looks like it wouldnt take up much space when your not using it either.

[aka_locojoe]

cool stand Randy, looks like it wouldnt take up much space when your not using it either.

Yes it folds up nicely.