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[Closed] Jobsworth Pro Wheel Truing Stand, anygood?

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Them dials are pretty geeky, i went with http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJWWTS/jobsworth-wheel-truing-workshop-stand & paid £79.99 for mine, so @ £55 it's a very good price.


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 2:22 pm
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Yeah I'm not sure I need the dials but they maybe useful?
Also the Pro stand looks more sturdy.


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 3:12 pm
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Also the Pro stand looks more sturdy.

FWIW I have the non-pro one and it's pretty bloomin' study itself! 😉


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 3:29 pm
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Aye, ye wunny need stiffa.


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 4:28 pm
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Ok hear what you guys say, so the dials aren't of any practical use for a beginner then?
I've not started wheel building yet hopefully it's on the list for next year.


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 5:05 pm
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Anyone know if the 'standard' stand in qwerty's link would be alright for various axle types (QR/15QR/20 front and QR/142x12 rear) and 29er wheels?


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 5:18 pm
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I think I remember reading an earlier thread that you need to get the park adapters that would fit?

EDIT [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/park-tool-thru-axle-adaptors-ts2ta/rp-prod58539 ]These[/url]


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 7:00 pm
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I have the one in the op's link and the park adapters work fine.

The dial gauges can be confusing until you're close to getting it right and will register a wheel is 'out of true' add they pass over stickers on the rim.

It's a good stand though.


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 7:06 pm
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Oh, just saw these too and was also wondering which one of the two stands people recommend for a numpty needing to sort his wheels out.


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 7:26 pm
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You and me both sir!
I'm still undecided.....


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 8:26 pm
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I have the jobsworth stand with the dti gauges and it proved a bit awkward in use (overly sensitive) so i turned down some brass rods with delrin inserts and rigged up my own wheel truing bobbins that uses the dti truing clamps, much better.

The dti gauges are a general off the shelf item and as such on every spin of the wheel whilst on the stand they showed a varying amount of wobble - I'd buy the cheaper stand (unless you are handy with a lathe).


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 8:45 pm
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Yes maybe that would be the best option for me I think thanks.


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 9:20 pm
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Just ordered the basic one, thanks for input.


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 9:30 pm
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Me too, cheers.


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 9:46 pm
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Glad to help.

As an aside i have used DTI gauges for 20+ years so i'd say i'm not inept in handling/reading them but this specific use for them is overkill (my opinion of course).


 
Posted : 30/12/2014 10:06 pm