The Morizumi SCT is made to old-school standards of precision and beauty. Over 600 are in daily use worldwide. Recently at a bike show a user placed a hand on the display SCT and said, "this is my best employee." Not an uncommon sentiment as this lever machine is a true workhorse. @bristolspokeco says (2024) "Our Morizumi SCT Machine has cut an estimated half a million spokes. Still going strong and works like a new machine."
Adding spoke cutting to your game should feel like a custom experience. We offer two kits—Analog (USD$3900) and Master (USD$4200). Check "Included" to see a complete list for each. Watch 2 shaky videos (among the images) for a 1min visual tour of each machine.
Other preferences are welcome. Email us with ideas or questions.
Background
We believe no other spoke machine rivals the tool by Morizumi Masakazu—designed by a perfectionist with a career of spoke manufacturing experience. Mr Morizumi learned his trade at Asahi Spoke in Japan (partner of Wheelsmith for 25yrs). The design offers features not available in other machines (no others were designed by a spoke maker)—created for high output and compact for a workshop. Users enjoy near 100% satisfaction, exceptional quality, and superb finish. Please visit the articles in our library about this unique tool. To download the current Operation Manual, click here. A quick video tour is here.
Features
Spoke cutting is ultra precise for both J-bend and straight pull spokes. The cutter is a two part shear. One die is round and supports the spoke shaft. Across its ground face slides a hardened blade. The cut is accurate and perpendicular.
Spoke gauge is set in seconds by moving a toggle switch up or down. Each machine can be set up for a pair of gauges—14/15G, 13/14G, or 12/13G.
Thread depth is micro-adjustable supporting longer die life and off-diameter wire can be used.
Threading is fast and easy. Combined with cutting to length, our machine supports production rates of 400-500 spokes per hour with unsurpassed consistency and lack of jamming.
The machine is easily cleaned. It is quick to fully disassemble for inspection and cleaning—no tools required.
Threading dies are extremely long lived. Dies are good for 20k-100k threadings depending on gauge and spoke hardness.
The ruler for spoke cutting is equipped with a magnifier (easy to cut with 0.5mm accuracy).
Ordering
It takes at least one week to ship a machine as each is built to order.
Included
The Analog package includes:
Complete SCT, ready to cut and roll.
Black Italian Elesa lever knobs.
Debris tube.
SS Base Tray—heavy gauge polished tray pre-drilled for mounting.
Die shim set.
6 Wera Hex-Plus allen keys for adjustments and service.
4oz of Thread rolling oil.
Heavyweight black microfiber towel.
Operation Manual.
Each Master ships with:
Complete SCT, ready to cut and roll.
All items included with the Analog package.
DRO display for spoke length perfection.
Digital counter in 3D printed case.
Hand turned alder wood lever knobs.
28cm (11") Sliding top, handmade wood parts box.
SS Spoke Cup.
250ml high pressure oiler.
Thread Inspector—illuminated, 20X magnifier to check threads.
Bronze bristle brush for cleaning the working die surfaces.
5m Tape Measure.
Black satin dust cover.
The Master additions are USD$586 for only $300 more.
