It's a very good book, that's why people rate it. If you want to learn how to build wheels there's a lot worse places to start. I wouldn't bother with the home-made jig though.
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It's a very good book, that's why people rate it. If you want to learn how to build wheels there's a lot worse places to start.
I wouldn't bother with the home-made jig though.