BSA 92 Axles with point

[jjackrash]

Anyone know if these are sold as singles, or is the price for a set? Also, will these work with the new axle drilling jig, silver bullet pro?

http://www.derbydad4hire.com/The-Dynasty-92-BSA-Axle-with-Point-A-D92BSA.htm

Thanks!

 

[Mojo Racing]

sold as a set of four... and yes... use a #43 drill bit with your silver bullet pro and these axles work perfect!

 

[jjackrash]

Thanks!

 

[jjackrash]

Any tips on how you polish one of the pre-bent axles? I usually spin them in a drill press and run up the line with sand paper till the leather and polish, but this would seem problematic if the axle is already bent.

 

[King Racing]

You should polish the bent axle before you bend it. After the initial Polish bend the axle then if it needs touched up use a rag and some polish at a lower RPM.

 

[jjackrash]

@Kingersgto, agreed generally, except that the axles in question come "pre-bent" and I was looking for insight into prepping these specific pre-bent axles. Thanks.

 

[Skywalker Racing]

@Kingersgto, agreed generally, except that the axles in question come "pre-bent" and I was looking for insight into prepping these specific pre-bent axles. Thanks.

You need to be very careful (you run the risk of shredding your polishing material and/or finger), but I've had success polishing pre-bent axles in my dremel on a lower speed setting.

 

[BulldogRacing]

I would suggest purchasing from a vendor who will polish the pre bent axle for you before he bends it, that's the right way to go about it. You should only use a bent axle for the front wheel the rear wheels should be canted in the drill so you and your scout could polish those for the learning and experience.

 

[jjackrash]

Ok, thanks folks!

Yes, we have the silver bullet pro jig for the 3 degree canted rears and we are verifying the rear alignment using machinist blocks and squares using lightninboy techniques.

 

[Danworkshop]

Ok, thanks folks!

Yes, we have the silver bullet pro jig for the 3 degree canted rears and we are verifying the rear alignment using machinist blocks and squares using lightninboy techniques.

I have used the silver bullet pro jig and suspected it to be off a bit. I verified my suspicions using gage pins, engineer squares and 1-2-3 blocks. The 3 degree holes are not straight across from each other, off by .006" and one side has a toe in/out issue. Very disappointed considering the cost. Don't know if this is a common problem or if I just got a bad one. What did your test results reveal?

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

I have used the silver bullet pro jig and suspected it to be off a bit. I verified my suspicions using gage pins, engineer squares and 1-2-3 blocks. The 3 degree holes are not straight across from each other, off by .006" and one side has a toe in/out issue. Very disappointed considering the cost. Don't know if this is a common problem or if I just got a bad one. What did your test results reveal?

If you are having an issue with your jig please let me know. I expect them to be on and if yours is not then I will get you another one. Unfortunately I can't control the machining process before they come to me but I am sure there is always going to be a foul ball every now and then.

 

[jjackrash]

I have used the silver bullet pro jig and suspected it to be off a bit. I verified my suspicions using gage pins, engineer squares and 1-2-3 blocks. The 3 degree holes are not straight across from each other, off by .006" and one side has a toe in/out issue. Very disappointed considering the cost. Don't know if this is a common problem or if I just got a bad one. What did your test results reveal?

My alignment test for the tool was only visual; I inserted two drill bits backwards, and visually the ends appeared to line up perfectly. I did not test like you did down to the thousands with machinist tools. At some point, I suspect the nature of a wood pine block and a drill bit is going to have some minor variation/tolerance issues even if the metal machined tools/jigs are perfect.

Verifying alignment on my drilled blocks using lightninboy method, I have not had a car body that I would consider "perfect" but I have a few that are very close. That said, I had some minor play in all my blocks that I suspect was a contributing factor. Going forward, I am going to either screen for thicker blocks ti start with or use thin tape on both sides to take out the play.

 

[BulldogRacing]

Don't throw the body away, try it, you might be surprised.