You should use some lubricant, to help minimise spoke wind-up. I use Mobil 1 engine oil.
I use Phil’s
I have used Phil's Tenacious Oil in the past on wheel builds, but I've got several litres of Mobil1 in a grade none of my current cars use, so I'm slowly working my way through it building wheels.
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You should use some lubricant, to help minimise spoke wind-up. I use Mobil 1 engine oil.