Can Awana axles be used with BSA Pinewood Derby wheels?
Yes, Awana axles work well be BSA wheels. How do you remove the flaws from a nail axles? The nail is placed in the chuck of a drill that has been immobilized with a clamp or vise. While the axle spins at a medium speed apply a mini-file to the flaws. Note that files cut on a push stroke, not a pull stroke. So orient the file so that the axle material is rotating towards the file handle. Dipping the mini-file in water will result in a nicer job. How do you bevel the head of the nail? The nail is placed in the chuck of a drill that has been immobilized with a clamp or vise. While the axle spins at a medium speed apply a mini-file to the back of the axle head. Use a medium speed, and a mini-file. Dipping the mini-file in water will result in a nicer job. Only a very slight angle is needed – about 3 degrees. The resulting bevel should be virtually undetectable by the human eye. How do I cut grooves in an axle? Use a similar technique to beveling the head, but cut into the shaft with the sh
Yes, Awana axles work well with BSA wheels. Just make that they are legal for your race. How do you remove the flaws from a nail axle? The nail is placed in the chuck of a drill that has been immobilized with a clamp or vise. While the axle spins at a medium speed apply a mini-file to the flaws. Note that files cut on a push stroke, not a pull stroke. So orient the file so that the axle material is rotating towards the file handle. Dipping the mini-file in water will result in a nicer job. How do you bevel the head of the nail? The nail is placed in the chuck of a drill that has been immobilized with a clamp or vise. While the axle spins at a medium speed apply a mini-file to the back of the axle head. Dipping the mini-file in water will result in a nicer job. Only a very slight angle is needed – about 3 degrees. The resulting bevel should be virtually undetectable by the human eye. How do I cut grooves in an axle? Use a similar technique to beveling the head, but cut into the shaft wi
