Build Your First Bike Wheel!

It's easier than you think!
This instructable describes the basic concept of how to build a 36 spoke bike wheel. Experienced wheel builders will see certain steps omitted. This is by design in an effort to simplify the process for the first time builder. 
We are also assuming, and this is a Herculean assumption, that you know the proper spoke length for your application.
That said, let's get started!

Step 1 Tools, Materials and Jargon

Tools
1ea. Spoke Wrench
Materials
1ea. 36 hole rim
1ea. 36 hole hub
36ea. spokes
36ea. spoke nipples
Jargon
Rim - The big hoop with holes around the edge
Hub - The thing in the middle that holds the axle and has 2 flanges on it with holes in them.
Spokes - The wire things with a bent nail-head at one end and threads at the other.
Wheel - What you get when you put all of these things together.
Port - Sweet red wine or the left side of the bike when facing forward.

Comments

[LeechTaMere]

nice tuto. thanks. Just a detail, though : your home made truing stand is a piece of art. I don't know if you knew it, but here it is http://www.surrealists.co.uk/viewPicture/234/

[Marsh]

 I found that pic and thought it was a home made truing stand. I had no idea it was someone's artwork! Hilarious!

[LeechTaMere]

Marcel Duchamp was actually one of the most famous French Surrealistic artist. Really cool you managed to add one of his works in your how-to!
His wikipedia page here

[Bongmaster]

nice ible :)
and im not a bike person XD

[Jayefuu]

Awesome ible. Well explained, well written and loads of nice pictures :D Rated.