Billy's Red Neck Axle Pulling Pliers Or Puller/Installer Poll !! Which One ?

[ratrodsrule1]

Done with AWANA where the axle heads are easier to access Billy is upgrading his took bag and needs your help. Having recently purchased some trick wheels and axles where the axle heads are recessed. Which tool is preferred ?

 

[B_Regal Racing]

For me, neither. I cut a k-house groove on every axle head. Using a regular screwdriver to twist the axle, put gentle pressure on the inner wheel edge. That should be enough to get the wheel / axle assemble off. Twist and press. Twist and press. Twist and press.

 

[ratrodsrule1]

For me, neither. I cut a k-house groove on every axle head. Using a regular screwdriver to twist the axle, put gentle pressure on the inner wheel edge. That should be enough to get the wheel / axle assemble off. Twist and press. Twist and press. Twist and press.

G body....what's your method of cutting thee groove ?

 

[Racing358t]

For me, neither. I cut a k-house groove on every axle head. Using a regular screwdriver to twist the axle, put gentle pressure on the inner wheel edge. That should be enough to get the wheel / axle assemble off. Twist and press. Twist and press. Twist and press.

X2. But I still use the pliers on occasion for inserting the axle or pulling it the rest of the way out once the k-house groove and screwdriver has loosened it and brought it our some. Of the two options in the poll the pliers are the better investment and tool imo.

Scott

 

[ratrodsrule1]

Thanks Scott. With granddaughter aging out of AWANA we're having to re-tool. Billy said Hey !!

 

[ratrodsrule1]

X2. But I still use the pliers on occasion for inserting the axle or pulling it the rest of the way out once the k-house groove and screwdriver has loosened it and brought it our some. Of the two options in the poll the pliers are the better investment and tool imo.

Scott

BTW learning a new lingo as well.......X2 ????

 

[Racing358t]

X2 means "ditto"

Scott

 

[B_Regal Racing]

Many folks have built a tool to do this (or simply use a dremel), but for me, my time on this earth is more valuable. I would make a horrible tool and I was terribly sloppy with the dremel. I purchased this:

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...accessories/screw-slot-fixture-prod18694.aspx

 

[ratrodsrule1]

X2 means "ditto"

Scott

OOOOOOH......what he said. November oscar whiskey India uniform november delta echo romeo sierra tango alpha november delta.......Thanks

 

[ratrodsrule1]

Many folks have built a tool to do this (or simply use a dremel), but for me, my time on this earth is more valuable. I would make a horrible tool and I was terribly sloppy with the dremel. I purchased this:

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...accessories/screw-slot-fixture-prod18694.aspx

So you use what tool to cut the slot.....stainless axle ?

 

[Thinkin'Bout Racin]

Many folks have built a tool to do this (or simply use a dremel), but for me, my time on this earth is more valuable. I would make a horrible tool and I was terribly sloppy with the dremel. I purchased this:

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...accessories/screw-slot-fixture-prod18694.aspx

So which size file do you use with this? I have seen people claim that some are loose in the fixture and don't work the best?

 

[B_Regal Racing]

Here is the screw slot file I'm using (it's the #4)

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...25-sku249108236-5743-13637.aspx?sku=249108236

 

[ratrodsrule1]

Thanks G Body

 

[DerbyBoyz]

I use the same setup as B_Regal, but I also use the #4 Screw Equalling File as well. I first use the #4 slot file then the equalling file to clean the slot up.. works really nice. They are expensive and thin, so if you drop something on one you can break them very easily. I knows this.. because I dropped a screw driver on my Equalling file broke the end off. Luckily it's just the end of it and it can be still used.

 

[ratrodsrule1]

I use the same setup as B_Regal, but I also use the #4 Screw Equalling File as well. I first use the #4 slot file then the equalling file to clean the slot up.. works really nice. They are expense and thin, so if you drop something on one you can break them very easily. I knows this.. because I dropped a screw driver on my Equalling file broke the end off. Luckily it's just the end of it and it can be still used.