Derby Worx "Pro Axle Press"

[RacerX]

The Derby Worx "Pro Axle Press" is what we feel one of the most valuable tools offered by Derby Worx.

Most axles are NAILS!!! They are not straight and more than likely never will unless they are corrected, this is why we created the Pro Axle Press.

A. The Pro Axle Press allows the builder with only a hammer to both straighten the shaft of the axle and square the head of the axle to the centerline of the shaft for an accurate axle.

B. The Pro Axle press allows for easier and correct alignment that will require minimal to no alignment adjustment. Most alignment adjustments are required due to inaccurate parts giving inaccurate results. Straight Axles = Straight Cars.

C. The Pro Axle Press Reduces Friction!!!! By creating a straight axle in an accurate hole on the body, the wheel will work in the most efficient manner. The fastest axle/wheel combination in a neutral position in which the wheel can FLOAT back and forth between the axle head and the body as is travels down the track. This combination creates the lowest posiable friction by doing several things. The axle contact to hub is full width. This actually creates a low friction environment and evenly disperses the load over the entire axle/hub combo. Weight x Area = Force and Force is friction in the hub. A bent axle will only contact the hub in limited spots creating higher friction/smaller spots and not allow the wheel to float back and forth. This usually allows the wheel to stay against the body or the axle head creating even more friction as the car travels down the track. A straight axle balances the force and equalizes the friction in the hub plus it allows the wheel to float back and forth and not staying on the body or axle head further reducing friction. STRAIGHT AXLES = MORE SPEED!

D. The Pro Axle Press can be used to raise a wheel to create a 3-wheel car. 3 wheels down will almost always be fastest and the Pro Axle Press can be used to slightly bend an axle to raise a front wheel off of the track.
Race Fast

Racer X

www.Derbyworx.com

[RacerX]

The newest version of the Pro Axle Press features a recess for pre-tapering the head so minimal re-shaping is required. All you have to do is polish it and race it.

Straighter axles mean better alignment and tapered axle heads mean reduced friction both = a FAST car.


Race Fast

Racer X

[Low E. T.]

Racer X,

I have some of your other tools and I love them, my question is regarding the Pro Axle Press. Can the pro axle press be used to straighten "After-Market" axles that have been bent.

[RacerX]

Yes, It will straighten most axles .090" and under. i have fixed a few Boo-Boo's myself.

Racer X

[Down-N-Flames]

Speaking of this tool, with several workshops the last couple weeks, this has been the favorite tool for the kids!!! ;D

Woody

[Low E. T.]

Thanks Racer X, looks like I need one.

[octom]

Is it better to straighten before or after polishing?

[RacerX]

Remove the burrs.

Straighten with press.

Polish axle.

Go FAST!!!

Racer X

[DerbyDoc.com]

Oct 30, 2006 16:18:27 GMT -6 RacerX said:

The newest version of the Pro Axle Press features a recess for pre-tapering the head so minimal re-shaping is required. All you have to do is polish it and race it.

Straighter axles mean better alignment and tapered axle heads mean reduced friction both = a FAST car.


Race Fast

Racer X

Ive been selling the new version of the Pro Axle Press this year. I cant tell you how happy the customers have been with it. Let the kids pound on it with a hammer, and trust me, theyll love doing that. Its a very durable tool, that will last you for years to come.