Redneck truing stand for bicycle wheels
A cheap, homebuilt alternative to an expensive wheel truing stand.![Redneck truing stand](pics/truing-stand/Redneck_truing_stand.jpg)
If you have an old, defective frame with cantilever/V-brake bosses, you can cut it up into a DIY wheel truing stand.
![Truing stand assembly details](pics/truing-stand/Truing_stand_assembly_details.jpg)
The cut off rear triangle of the frame mounted on an old wooden board using countersunk U-bolts and tensioned metal bands to further stabilize it.
![Third leg of truing stand](pics/truing-stand/Third_leg_of_truing_stand.jpg)
A narrow "third leg" ensures inherent stability on uneven surfaces.
![Truing stand build details](pics/truing-stand/Truing_stand_build_details.jpg)
Larger-diameter washers has been added between the old cantilever brake arms and the retention screws to intentionally make them bind, so friction is used to position them.
![Truing stand as seen from working position](pics/truing-stand/Truing_stand_as_seen_from_working_position.jpg)
For the basics of truing a bicycle wheel, refer to this video.
![Truing stand without wheel mounted](pics/truing-stand/Truing_stand_without_wheel_mounted.jpg)
Note that the supporting struts between the seat stays and chain stays have been sawed off to make the fork a bit more sideways flexible. This is to also make it compatible with narrower hubs.
Updated 2016. Also made a dedicated stand specifically for front wheels (with 100mm lock nut spacing):
![Truing stand with dial indicator](pics/truing-stand/Truing_stand_with_dial_indicator.jpg)
![Redneck truing stand for front wheels](pics/truing-stand/Redneck_truing_stand_for_front_wheels.jpg)
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