Most axles are NAILS! They are not straight and
more than likely never will be unless they are corrected.
The Pro-Axle Press Pinewood Derby Tool is designed
to straighten and round the nail axles used in many pinewood
derby car kits. Accurate axles lead to faster racing!
The Pro-Axle Press will improve the
speed of your pinewood derby car by performing three critical
procedures on nail type axles:
- Axle Straightening -
Ensures accurate wheel tracking by creating absolutely straight
axles. Improved wheel tracking equals greater speed!
- Axle Rounding - Ensures
accurate wheel rotation by creating absolutely round axle
shafts. Improved wheel rotation equals greater speed!
- Head Squaring - Reduces
friction by accurately squaring the axle head to the axle
shaft.
An added bonus:
When it is necessary to purposely
bend an axle (to raise a front wheel or make an alignment adjustment),
the Pro-Axle Press serves as a handy clamping device for holding
the axle while making the bend.
Insert an axle into the chuck of a drill. Use a file to remove
the burr under the nail head and any crimp marks on the axle shaft.
With a marking pen, make a mark on the edge of the axle head.
Fully insert the axle - point first - into the Axle Press. Rotate
the axle head such that the mark is located at the top (12
o'clock). Close the press. Place the Axle Press on a solid surface.
Hold it in place and strike the top of the press 4 to 6 times
with a hammer. Don't strike too hard - medium strikes are fine.
Open the press and rotate the mark to the 4 o'clock position.
Repeat the above step. Rotate the mark to the 8 o'clock position
and repeat.
Lay the press on its back (axle head upward) and strike the axle
head 2 to 4 times. This ensures that the axle head is square to
the axle shaft. Polish the axle to the desired finish.
Pinewood Derby Racer's tip: To accurately bend
an axle for alignment or for a raised wheel, insert the axle into
the Axle Press with the head extended 3/8 inch from the tool. Place
the Axle Press in a clamp or vise. Gently tap
the axle with a hammer until the desired bend is achieved.
The Pro Axle Press reduces friction! By creating
a straight axle in an accurate hole on the body, the wheel will
work in the most efficient manner.
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