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Post by clydesdale on Feb 3, 2009 23:26:52 GMT -6
I was a little off when I used the pro-body tool. I am a rookie. The rear axle only is a little loose. I don't want the axles to slide out. What is the best method of holding the axle in the block? If it is glue, what kind? Thanks
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Post by Go Bubba Go on Feb 3, 2009 23:45:08 GMT -6
I was a little off when I used the pro-body tool. I am a rookie. The rear axle only is a little loose. I don't want the axles to slide out. What is the best method of holding the axle in the block? If it is glue, what kind? Thanks If the hole is just a "little" oversized and you have some time, you might try putting a drop of water in the hole and letting it swell (i.e. leave the axle out) while it dries. This might tighten it up enough for you. If you still feel compelled to glue, we often just use Elmer's white glue. Put a little in the hole and push it in slightly with a toothpick, then insert the axle and let it dry overnight. Just make sure you don't put in too much glue so that it pushes back out of the hole when you insert the axle. The good part about the white glue is that if for some reason you do need to remove the axle later, you can just twist the axle slightly and it will break the glue "seal" and allow for removal. Our 2 cents... Bubba |
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Post by dad&3boys on Feb 5, 2009 9:27:10 GMT -6
For each axle, we drill two small holes (can use the same #44 bit that you used to drill the axle holes, or something slightly larger) from the bottom of the block/car into the axle hole. Once the axles are put in place, you can put a drop of CA glue into each hole which will hold the axles in place (this also ensures the glue stays away from the edge of the car. Still pretty easy to twist and remove the axles. We do this on all axles. This combined with the drop of water to swell the wood should work nicely.
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Post by Derby Monkey on Feb 9, 2009 20:57:52 GMT -6
I had a loose axle a few days ago... I rolled up a small piece of plastic cellophane wrap and stuck it in the axle hole. When I put the axles in it was very nice and tight.
I also had holes drilled from the bottom. So, when I had the axles where I wanted them, I put a drop of glue in each hole.
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khouse
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Post by khouse on Feb 23, 2009 17:49:05 GMT -6
You can hit the end of the axle with a hammer to flatten it ever so slightly.
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