O.k., ignorance is bliss. Last year it was easy, chuck up the axle in a drill press, tun on drill press and file done the crimp marks and polish. This year I am trying not to remove too much material. First question. Is it more impaortant to have a perfect polished axle or have more material the axle? My cars run better with a polished axle.
What is the best technique to minimize scratches? My files leave deep scrathes. So far what works for me is to use 800 grit sand paper with a 1/4 inch balsa wood sanding block. I put the axles in a vise and sand away. Takes a lot of time but results in less material being used.
Or I should just stop reading to many post and keep it simple.
Thanks,
Joe
What is the best technique to minimize scratches? My files leave deep scrathes. So far what works for me is to use 800 grit sand paper with a 1/4 inch balsa wood sanding block. I put the axles in a vise and sand away. Takes a lot of time but results in less material being used.
Or I should just stop reading to many post and keep it simple.
Thanks,
Joe
This will take out the crimp marks, but leave the diameter alone on the rest of the axle for the most part. Do this on a squared up drill press for the best results.
