Slotting your Axle

[The Iceman]

Ok, so it takes me a bit to figure it out!! Hopefully this will help someone else!

First two tries was with a Dremel and a cutoff wheel (first race), last try was with a Drill Press, Cutoff Wheel and a Vise Clamp!

Note: Slotting your axle is to tighten up your wheels, if they are loose then screw them in till they are tight then backoff about 1/2 turn! (sounds like jets on a carb)

Just Joking, really check out 5kidsracing's Web site to learn about the front DFW wheel! http://5kidsracing.webs.com/cubscoutbuildtips.htm

Dremel 1

Dremel 2 (screwdriver would slip)

Drill Press, Cutoff Wheel and a Vise Clamp!

And the Final Slot

 

[GravityX]

Here are some other links on how to produce the KHouse groove, some cheaper than others. Enjoy the read.

http://www.pinewoodderbyonline.com/post/kgroovekhouse-groove-kutter-jig-to-all-builders-6185766?highlight=groove&pid=1277801593#post1277801593

http://www.pinewoodderbyonline.com/post/khouse-groove-cutter-cheap-easy-6399815?highlight=khouse&pid=1279419137#post1279419137

http://www.pinewoodderbyonline.com/post/tool-for-khouse-groove-5726616?&trail=15

 

[The Iceman]

Thanks GravityX, that K groove is a lot cleaner!!!

 

[coony278]

wow thanks for posting , I was fixin to slot my first set and new I was going to screw up . LOL

 

[Kinser Racing]

I use this:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Dremel-7-8-in-Diamond-Wheel-545/100346850

 

[GravityX]

I noticed in the product overview that it is NOT recommended for metal.

Apparently you haven't had any issues?

 

[TRE]

dam now i gota make another jig

 

[Kinser Racing]

It cuts stainless just fine.

 

[TRE]

I wished i woulda seen this before i scewed up my new 92's

 

[GravityX]

▲ ▲ ▲ There is a bunch of information in this forum right under your fingers in the search tab.

It cuts stainless just fine.

Good to know information Kinser.

 

[TRE]

you know i have read this forum few times and i missed that thread..wasted money on dremel discs..ruined few axles..oh well live and learn..i just ground down hac saw blade made this jig now i am grooving like a pro

 

[TRE]

now whats an easy way to cut bending groove in stainless steel axles i scratched the piss out of mine

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

The only thing I will recommend is chucking the axle all the way up at the head.

 

[TRE]

if you chuck the axles way up into the head how do you cut a groove to bend it

 

[GravityX]

now whats an easy way to cut bending groove in stainless steel axles i scratched the piss out of mine

Here is a thread on making a groove in the SS axle:

http://www.pinewoodderbyonline.com/post/grooving-the-nongrooved-dynasty-axles-6727630?pid=1281323779#post1281323779

http://www.pinewoodderbyonline.com/post/file-reco-for-92x-pro-axle-6360217?pid=1278212738#post1278212738

Enjoy the read!.

The only thing I will recommend is chucking the axle all the way up at the head.

I believe what John was referring to was when you cut the KHouse groove

 

[Kinser Racing]

Cut the K-House groove first, then cut the bend groove and finally polish.

As a disclaimer, I am not responsible for the diamond cutting wheel causing injury or death!

 

[GravityX]

As a disclaimer, I am not responsible for the diamond cutting wheel causing injury or death!

 

[Papa V Racing]

I free hand cut my BSA axles as of right now.... Still have all my fingers... /images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif....I use a Dremel and the small thin cut off wheel, maybe not the best way but they have come out ok so far.... I used several of the Pine Car/BSA axle I bought with bodies to practice on and have lost a couple due to improper alignment from being so blind.... Now I use this light with a magnifying lens and WOW can I see my marks well....

Papa V

 

[Kinser Racing]

As a disclaimer, I am not responsible for the diamond cutting wheel causing injury or death!

I only said that because you said it wasn't recommended for metal. /images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif

 

[GravityX]

As a disclaimer, I am not responsible for the diamond cutting wheel causing injury or death!

I only said that because you said it wasn't recommended for metal. /images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif

I understand, I couldn't help myself when I seen that. All is good!