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Hubs from Ken Perkins Hubs 3.JPG (752935 bytes) (I have different bronze bushings) rims and spokes from Buchananon Spoke and Rim

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11040012.JPG (806935 bytes)11040013.JPG (815919 bytes)11040014.JPG (757562 bytes)11050001.JPG (890506 bytes)11050002.JPG (919338 bytes) 1.85 x 21" rim (wish I would have used wider rims as I like the look of the wider tires and a little extra cush)

Home built truing stand

IMG_1393.JPG (1240378 bytes)IMG_1394.JPG (1282366 bytes)IMG_1385.JPG (1565107 bytes) 

Using two pointers IMG_1395.JPG (1097522 bytes) IMG_1396.JPG (1214443 bytes)I simply followed this article on truing wheels.

My design for the tail wheel.  4-inch wheel 6" spring

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MyTW 6lb.JPG (171816 bytes) Tail wheel weight 5-1/2 to 6 pounds  VS Matco 9lb.JPG (144021 bytes) 8-1/2 to 9 pounds.