So, I've unlaced a pair of wheels with the intention of re-using the hubs (AM Classics). The spokes have caused little burrs and dents on the flange of the hub. There's is also some signs of corrosion, I assume from the reaction from the steel on aluminium.
I assume if laced in the same way the burrs will just cause broken spokes so are they for the bin, or can I re-use them if they are laced with the spokes shifted round one hole so they are using the spokes aren't actually in contact with the burrs? Or is there too much risk of dying in a blazing fireball here?
They'll be fine. I'd perhaps carefully file off any really sharp edges and lace as before.
They'll be fine. The Musson book just advises lacing them so the spokes match up to the flange wear from previous builds.
What nach said^
I've had some well used hubs break the flanges very quickly after rebuild where spokes pulled in different directions to the original wear (probably more due to small cracks rather than the wear itself). Have replaced rims on lots of wheels with original spokes and spoke orientation and no problems (one set of Hope xc hubs is 20 this year and had countless rims).
I generally try to get the new spokes aligned the same way as the old spokes, so they bed into the same grooves. Never had a problem.
Sweet. Thanks all. I feel much better about reusing them now.