Pointers for lacing new wheels...what to do before starting?

[dinkyguitar]

Hi all,

I'm getting ready to replace my rear wheel since it was cracked and welded. (87 KX250)

The welding wasn't done by a seasoned welder at the shop, but "they" said they could do it. Took it back a second time since I saw a hairline crack in the weld and now I'm out the money I spent. Plus I can't adjust the spokes to straighten it out.

Anyway, live and learn.....I'll feel safer with 2 new rims and spokes underneath me anyway....Plus now I can "properly" clean up and paint both hubs 

I have new rims and spokes and asking for advise before I disassemble the old wheels.

I know to measure the offset, but what else should I do before, during and after I start?

dinky,

[sandblaster]

What to do before starting?
Take some good pics.. 

[dinkyguitar]

I was going too...but I mean like should I put anti sieze on the spokes threads, or dip the nipples in grease so they turn smoothly on against the rims...things like that..

dinky,

[sandblaster]

I never have but I wondered about putting never seize on the nipples.
Perhaps some of the master wheel builders will chime in...