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@Polka_Dot
I've done some sanding over a couple of lunch breaks and now it looks like this:
I want to apply something to protect it. I had a little look around for some varnish; I decided to get a bottle of raw linseed oil. I've put some on a test piece to see how it works and if I like the result I'll cut the slit in the spoke holder and then apply the oil all over. I thought I would cut the slit(s) after varnishing if I used anything heavier, so as not to clog up the critical space.
I have very little free time right now, so bike assembly and wheel building is being delayed.
My final component considerations are about bar tape. I like old fashioned cloth tape, but black cloth tape fades so quickly. I like cork too. I might use that.