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None of my cars have wire wheels but I think Gary's adapter kit idea would
be a good purchase and use of funds for the BMCU assuming it works on US
balancing machines. I'm anxious to hear what the tire dealer thought.
I agree with Jon that a method of checkout/who had it last would be
necessary along with an official "custodian" of the record.
Then there's the issue of truing...
On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:32 AM, Jonathan Hermance
<jhermance@earthfax.com>wrote:
> Gary,
>
> I have my hub with the back end machined down and a knock-off that has had
> the inside (undo and arrow) machined out on center. It cost me $20 in
> machining back when, and the hub needs another 1/2" or so removed to allow
> use on todays dynamic balancers. I never had a cone made up to fit a
> tapered hole in the back of the modified hub, but that would make this set
> up pretty idiot proof. This home built system has worked quite well for me
> until newer balancing machines got shorter shafts. So I am glad to offer up
> my system for further development: or to pitch in on the new system you are
> proposing; or to negotiate with the BMCU Committee to have the club buy it.
> Either way someone will likely need to keep track of the credit card number
> of who had it last once we get it.
>
> Jon
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gary Lindstrom <gary@cs.utah.edu>
> To: bmcu@autox.team.net
> Sent: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 06:23:24 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: [Bmcu] wire wheel balancing
>
> Good news: I've found an adapter kit that is alleged to permit balancing
> of wire wheels on conventional balancing machines.
>
> Bad news: it is sold in the UK and costs 180 pounds (approx. $270) with
> value added tax which presumably would be waived if shipped to the US.
> Also, the web site cites a 4 week wait:
>
> http://www.wirewheelaccessories.co.uk/
>
> I'm wondering if there would be enough interest for the BMCU to buy one
> and establish a rental program, or even a stalwart cohort of members
> who'd like to pitch in to buy one to share. Count me in the latter.
>
> As it happens I'm going to my favorite tire dealer this afternoon and
> will show it to him to see if he thinks it would work.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div>None of my cars have wire wheels but I=A0think=A0Gary=
's adapter kit=A0idea=A0would be a good purchase and use of funds for t=
he BMCU assuming it works on US balancing machines.=A0 I'm anxious to h=
ear what the tire dealer thought.</div>
<div>I agree with Jon that a method of checkout/who had it last would be ne=
cessary along with an official "custodian" of the record.</div><d=
iv>=A0</div><div>Then there's the issue of truing...</div></div><div cl=
ass=3D"gmail_extra">
<br><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:32 AM, Jonath=
an Hermance <span dir=3D"ltr"><<a href=3D"mailto:jhermance@earthfax.com"=
target=3D"_blank">jhermance@earthfax.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockqu=
ote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc s=
olid;padding-left:1ex">
Gary,<br>
<br>
I have my hub with the back end machined down and a knock-off that has had =
the inside (undo and arrow) machined out on center. It cost me $20 in machi=
ning back when, and the hub needs another 1/2" or so removed to allow =
use on todays dynamic balancers. I never had a cone made up to fit a tapere=
d hole in the back of the modified hub, but that would make this set up pre=
tty idiot proof. This home built system has worked quite well for me until =
newer balancing machines got shorter shafts. So I am glad to offer up my sy=
stem for further development: or to pitch in on the new system you are prop=
osing; or to negotiate with the BMCU Committee to have the club buy it. Eit=
her way someone will likely need to keep track of the credit card number of=
who had it last once we get it.<br>
<br>
Jon<br>
<br>
----- Original Message -----<br>
From: Gary Lindstrom <<a href=3D"mailto:gary@cs.utah.edu";>gary@cs.utah.e=
du</a>><br>
To: <a href=3D"mailto:bmcu@autox.team.net";>bmcu@autox.team.net</a><br>
Sent: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 06:23:24 -0600 (MDT)<br>
Subject: [Bmcu] wire wheel balancing<br>
<br>
Good news: I've found an adapter kit that is alleged to permit balancin=
g<br>
of wire wheels on conventional balancing machines.<br>
<br>
Bad news: it is sold in the UK and costs 180 pounds (approx. $270) with<br>
value added tax =A0which presumably would be waived if shipped to the US.<b=
r>
Also, the web site cites a 4 week wait:<br>
<br>
<a href=3D"http://www.wirewheelaccessories.co.uk/"; target=3D"_blank">http:/=
/www.wirewheelaccessories.co.uk/</a><br>
<br>
I'm wondering if there would be enough interest for the BMCU to buy one=
<br>
and establish a rental program, or even a stalwart cohort of members<br>
who'd like to pitch in to buy one to share. =A0Count me in the latter.<=
br>
<br>
As it happens I'm going to my favorite tire dealer this afternoon and<b=
r>
will show it to him to see if he thinks it would work.<br>
<br>
Cheers,<br>
<br>
<br>
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