Description

Park Tool CSH-1 Spoke Holding Pliers | Precision Wheel Building & Truing
Category: Maintenance
Subcategory: Wheels and spoke tools
Your new favorite tool for truing and building wheels. Say goodbye to the frustration of spoke wind-up and achieve perfectly tensioned, professional-grade wheels with the Park Tool CSH-1 Spoke Holding Pliers. This essential workshop instrument is meticulously designed for mechanics and enthusiasts who demand precision and control in every build.
When adjusting spoke tension, especially on aerodynamic bladed spokes or modern thin-gauge round spokes, the entire spoke can twist instead of just the nipple turning. This phenomenon, known as spoke wind-up, prevents accurate tension adjustments and can lead to a weak, unstable, and quickly-detensioned wheel. The CSH-1 is the definitive solution to this common problem.
The CSH-1 securely holds spokes in place during spoke tension adjustment to prevent wind-up of round and bladed spokes, as well as the rotation of straight-pull spokes at the hub flange. By firmly gripping the body of the spoke, it isolates the turning action to the nipple, ensuring that every quarter-turn translates directly into a precise change in tension. This allows for faster, more accurate, and more reliable wheel truing and building.
The versatile head is ingeniously designed to grip spokes in multiple positions, offering optimal leverage and a variety of hand positions to suit any situation or tight space within the wheel. Whether you´re making minor adjustments or performing a complete build from the ground up, this tool provides the control you need. Constructed of forged heat-treated steel for maximum durability and a lifetime of service, it features comfortable dual-density grips that reduce hand fatigue during long sessions at the truing stand. The integrated spring keeps the jaws open for easy one-handed operation, streamlining your workflow.
Features:
– Masterfully prevents spoke wind-up for precise tensioning.
– The versatile head allows for multiple grip positions for superior leverage and access.
– Ergonomically designed with comfortable dual-density grips for prolonged use.
– Spring-loaded for convenient, one-handed operation.
– An indispensable tool for building and truing with bladed, thin-gauge, or high-tension spoke systems.
Technical Specifications:
– Spoke Compatibility: Compatible with round and bladed spokes 2.3 mm (13 gauge) wide or less.
– Hub/Spoke Type Compatibility: Compatible with traditional J-bend and modern straight pull spokes.
Attributes: Spokes, Tensors