--- title: How to use Dish tool ? description: Important topic for proper use of the comparison tool and optimal calibration of the lacing machine --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgebase.hollandmechanics.com/knowledge/how-to-use-dish-tool-#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Contact us](https://knowledgebase.hollandmechanics.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Customer portal](https://customerportal.hollandmechanics.com/tickets-view?hsLang=en) ![HMLogo RGB high res.png\]](https://knowledgebase.hollandmechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HMLogo%20RGB%20high%20res.png?height=48&name=HMLogo%20RGB%20high%20res.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://knowledgebase.hollandmechanics.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [Customer portal](https://customerportal.hollandmechanics.com/tickets-view) - Go to hollandmechanics.com Go to hollandmechanics.com Seek Machine Wisdom Here - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://knowledgebase.hollandmechanics.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Lacing Machines](https://knowledgebase.hollandmechanics.com/knowledge/lacing-machines?hsLang=en) 3. [General Lacing](https://knowledgebase.hollandmechanics.com/knowledge/lacing-machines?hsLang=en#general-lacing) # How to use Dish tool ? ***INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE – WHEEL COMPARISON TOOL (DISH TOOL)*** 1\. Position the tool Place the tool tips on the rim. • Adjust the center point until it contacts the axle (hub). • Tighten to lock the measurement. ![](https://knowledgebase.hollandmechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-20-2026-05-46-23-9872-PM.png?width=670&height=185&name=image-png-Apr-20-2026-05-46-23-9872-PM.png) 2\. Flip the tool • Remove the tool. • Rotate it to the opposite side of the wheel. • Place it back on the rim. ![](https://knowledgebase.hollandmechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-20-2026-05-47-03-1674-PM.png?width=900&height=235&name=image-png-Apr-20-2026-05-47-03-1674-PM.png) 3\. Check the result • If the center point makes equal contact → the wheel is centered. • If it does not make contact or there is a gap → the wheel is off-center.   **Tip** • Pay attention to which side is facing up on the lacing machine. • This side must be compared with the side that was facing down during the machine setup. ![](https://knowledgebase.hollandmechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-20-2026-05-47-32-3406-PM.png?width=900&height=606&name=image-png-Apr-20-2026-05-47-32-3406-PM.png) **Adjustment procedure** • If, during the comparison, the tool makes proper contact on the upper side and shows a gap on the lower side, the wheel is identified as off-center. • In this condition, the rotation of Group 1 and Group 2 must be increased until equality is achieved on both sides. • The adjustment must be carried out gradually, checking again with the tool after each correction. **Adjustment principle** - Increasing the rotation on one side will cause that side of the wheel to move inward. **Reference rotation values** - 1. Reference rotation values **Front wheels** • For front wheels, it is extremely common for the rotation values to be equal across all groups. Example: • Group 1 = 10 • Group 2 = 10 • Group 3 = 10 • Group 4 = 10 • In some models, the following configuration may also occur: Example: • Group 1 = 10 • Group 2 = 10 • Group 3 = 9 • Group 4 = 9 • This variation is normal depending on the rim type. **Rear wheel** • For rear wheels, there is a significant difference between the groups. 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