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I usually give every nipple 10 1/2 turns of the screw driver, and start by completing the leading spokes on both sides. I have no trouble threading the nipples using this method, and with all the nipples equally theaded. I can set about tensioning, without the need for too much truing. My last wheelset barely needed final truing at all. But the rims should take a lot of credit for that.
I'd unlace and start again. Its all a learning experiance.
Speaking of wheel builds.
I recieved my OEM carbon clinchers last night. Having gone over them with some digital calipers, and checking the ERD in several places, I'm very satisfied.
Looking to get some DT Swiss Aerolites, to lace them to the Tune hubs I have waiting. Just need to be sure of my rear driveside lengths before ordering. As I'm lacing 16 driveside spokes to 2/3's of the holes of my 24 holed rear rim. Which makes calculating spoke length tricky to say the least.