Bicycle Truing Stand & Dish Tool

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Bicycle Truing Stand & Dish Tool

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Full view of truing stand & dish tool

Truing Stand

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Simple angle frame constructed & attached to plywood platform - cut angle for axle insert.
Wheel shown with tire on - other views will show tire removed.

Truing Stand

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Caliper mounted in (2) alum plates.
See next step for caliper kit.

Truing Stand Calipers Purchased

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This is the $11  Park Tool Caliper upgrade kit purchased from Amazon, used in previous step.

Truing Stand Tool

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View of Truing Tool

Dishing Tool

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Dishing tool used used with wheel on truing stand.
Tool is shown without person holding for clarity.
Alternate: use tool on bench laying wheel flat & measuring both sides.
Flat iron shown could be increased in width & thickness for more stability.

Dishing Tool Close Up

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Close up of Dishing Tool.