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What's the best option here?
Hacker method would be custom grinding v-grooves in some Vise-Grip pliers (US) or a Mole Wrench (UK)
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Unior just came out with a tool that costs about 30 quid.
https://uniortools.com/eng/product/1753-2B-straight-pull-spoke-pliers
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Go to solution for wheelbuilders is modifying the Park Tool fourth hand BT2 cable holder,(50£?)
filing the little notch.
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I'm building up a set with straight pull spokes but the spokes are round rather than bladed so I can't use my bladed spoke holder. I need some sort of grip pliers. I was recommended the Roval twist resist tool but it's well pricey at $165. Plus will probably not ship from the US at the moment or take ages. The idea I had was to get a small bench vice and then laboriously use that. I've tried regular pliers but the grip isn't strong enough and of course they scratch. What's the best option here?