Unlacing a Rear Wheel

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cjperry81

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I was trying to unlace my 50's Evans wheels today for my first build. The front wheel no problem.....screw driver and spoke wrench. Only had a few tough ones. The rear wheel however I can seem to get any of the nipples loose. Is this common? Am i doing something wrong? Do you just cut the spokes when you reach impasses on some of them?
 
Sometimes I find myself putting vice grips on the spoke itself while using the spoke wrench. Doesn't always work but it can help. I snip some if they're too stubborn--as long as you can get some out to measure the length.
 
PB Blaster is your friend, kind of like a red solo cup.
 

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