Toc wheel help

[Mikeob]

What kind of spoke does this hub take?, is it possible to still find spokes for these ? I would really love to get these laced up but am stuck. Thank you for any ideas, feedback. - mike

 

[DonChristie]

I did an iver johnson tricycle with the same hub type. I bought longer ones and cut to length. I then made a jig and put a tight S bend on the end. When tightened, they held in place. Total McGiver deal! Good luck!

 

[JO BO]

@GiovanniLiCalsi @Jesse McCauley

 

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

TOC Ball End Spokes | Antique Bicycles Pre-1933

I’m interested in making some TOC ball end spokes. I will take photos, document and post the method, here. Will someone please send me the spoke and ball diameters and length of spoke, past the ball.

thecabe.com

 

[David Brown]

It takes a ball end spoke. Rarer than hens teeth.But they are out there

 

[Rambler]

What kind of spoke does this hub take?, is it possible to still find spokes for these ? I would really love to get these laced up but am stuck. Thank you for any ideas, feedback. - mike

Ball end spokes. They are hard to find and often expensive when you do. A few people have tried making their own https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/f...all-spokes-for-original-columbia-bikes.66494/

 

[Mikeob]

Thank you all for the info. I am thinking of making my own. Ill let you know how it goes

 

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

Buy some stainless steel beads and silver solder onto stainless spokes.

https://www.amazon.com/200pcs-Stainless-Spacer-Jewelry-Making/dp/B07TDYX466/ref=asc_df_B07TDYX466/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366323969503&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2217403428845366185&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032058&hvtargid=pla-811469276089&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=78794907960&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=366323969503&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2217403428845366185&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032058&hvtargid=pla-811469276089

 

[locomotion]

Buy some stainless steel beads and silver solder onto stainless spokes.

https://www.amazon.com/200pcs-Stainless-Spacer-Jewelry-Making/dp/B07TDYX466/ref=asc_df_B07TDYX466/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366323969503&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2217403428845366185&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032058&hvtargid=pla-811469276089&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=78794907960&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=366323969503&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2217403428845366185&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032058&hvtargid=pla-811469276089

that is a pretty damn good idea
did you ever try it? what is the inside hole diameter of those beads?
what is the best size (3, 4, 5, 6 mm)?

 

[Barnegatbicycles]

I have done this method but used old double butted spokes. If you use modem spokes you have to make sure the thickness of the spoke by the head is .060. if not then it won't fit into the hub properly.