^ Yeah, I don't think wheelbuilding is that mysterious or tough, or requires that much outlay in tools. You can improvise ways to check the dish and true using the back of a frame. The important thing is that you can read instructions and follow them.
I still ride on the first wheel I ever built, which has almost 14,000 miles on it now. It did need some minor truing along the way, but it also doesn't get babied when I ride it!
I daresay one of the chief things that sets a pro wheelbuilder apart is simply how much
faster they can do the job than a beginner.
