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I have built a set of wooden wheels. There are a few things you should know. First off, you can only do what lacing pattern the wheels want to do, (3x usually). The spoke holes are sunk directionally. You must use double butted spokes, also you need to get special nipples that are longer than normal. Finally you must use spoke washers. You will want to run them at a much lower tension then you would expect. (i forget exatly but at the end ill give a link of good reading). They are also much more sensitive to minor changes in tension, work your way up slowly.
Ric Hertzberg is pretty much THE MAN when it comes to wooden wheels. I emailed him with questions and he was helpful and sold me supplies. Here is his website
http://wheelfanatyk.blogspot.com/
http://wheelfanatyk.blogspot.com/search/label/Building%20Wood%20Rims
http://wheelfanatyk.blogspot.com/search/label/Wheelbuilding%20Tips
fwiw, wooden rims + disc brakes = ultra awesome. ghisallo is the only brand currently made, as far as i know.