Axle Prep

[JAG Racing]

Somebody on here mentioned prepping the axles using a dremel with a speed of 8000. This may be a stupid question, but how do you put an axle in a dremel? It seems it only accepts a certain size shaft?

 

[JAG Racing]

Just noticed they make a chuck for variable size shafts...

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

They also have different collet sizes.

 

[JAG Racing]

Thanks. So would you say most of the fastest use the dremel for axles? Like you dd4h? /images/boards/smilies/smile.gif

 

[Quicktimederby]

I just use my drill press.

 

[OPARENNEN]

There is a 10 dollar replacement that works like a normal drill press, that takes all sizes, from a pin, to about 3/16s. It a must have for dremmels.

Somebody on here mentioned prepping the axles using a dremel with a speed of 8000. This may be a stupid question, but how do you put an axle in a dremel? It seems it only accepts a certain size shaft?

 

[JAG Racing]

Perfect! Thanks guys!

 

[jator359]

If you're referring to the keyless chuck accessory, yes, a definite must-have for quickly changing out dremel attachments and mandrels. For holding axles, however, the runout is horrible! A collet for the axles in the dremel is a much better choice.