Just think if I had used #9 gauge spokes ? LOL, t'would be overkill maybe, they don't weigh that much more, they darn near look like mags, hehehehe, thanks for posting those pics Van ! I must tell you folks that I love being part of projects like this, (I get all giddy like a toddler),
Four cross lace on this wheel would have put the spokes overlapping the button of the spoke next to it in the hub making it bow over the top and looks a little funky, it's strong as all heck, and effects nothing but cosmetics, but right now looks are important... maybe next time we'll make something crazy.. lol.....