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Post by RacerX on Dec 4, 2009 10:57:59 GMT -6
We just launched 2 new videos on the Pro Wheel Shaver XT2. This tool does an excellent job for those who do all the work to their own wheels and for those that are required to work with what was provided to them in the box (We have run some awesome times on shaved wheels) plus it is an excellent teaching aid when working with your scout, it very clearly demonstrated wheel run out (high to low variances). The first video shows the newest version of the Pro Wheel Shaver and the proper technique to use it. The second video gives tips in adjusting and maintaining the tool plus we show how to properly sharpen the blade. Replacement blades are also readily available at most Derby worx dealer, we have increased the availability of blades due to demand. It seems like there are many people experimenting with their own custom tread shapes. www.youtube.com/DerbyworxGood Luck this season Racer X
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Post by squidhead on Dec 28, 2011 15:30:48 GMT -6
This is my first time using the Pro Wheel Shaver XT2. I am having 2 issues with it.
First, It starts off good taking little shavings in different areas of the wheel. As I get closer to getting a true rounded wheel it starts to bind and gouge. This really starts to destroy the edge I am trying to acheive.
Second, when I set it to the 1 1/16" to get the inside, my wheels don't touch the blade. It almost needs another 1/16" or 1/32" towards the blade to just touch.
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Post by Murph on Dec 29, 2011 0:21:07 GMT -6
Hi Squidhead, I have use the DERBY WORX Wheel Shaver with great success. Please review the videos that RACERX has posted.
Following that protocol and upkeep of the blade are crucial to making a nice concentric wheel! You don't have to get too carried away with removing material. Get your contact points round and you should be " good to go"!
If you still have problems, please send RACER X an email and he can further help you out! Thank you kindly, Murph
Murph
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Post by RacerX on Dec 29, 2011 8:33:30 GMT -6
This is my first time using the Pro Wheel Shaver XT2. I am having 2 issues with it. First, It starts off good taking little shavings in different areas of the wheel. As I get closer to getting a true rounded wheel it starts to bind and gouge. This really starts to destroy the edge I am trying to acheive. Second, when I set it to the 1 1/16" to get the inside, my wheels don't touch the blade. It almost needs another 1/16" or 1/32" towards the blade to just touch. Make sure you keep your cuts light, if you hold the wheel and stroke the tool kind of quickly over the wheel and advance the wheel between your index finger and thumb it will work VERY smoothly and will not take long to do. Also, work all of the high spots off first before attempting the complete diameter. Your final cut, around the entire diameter should make a light and fluffy cut, cut until no more material will come off before advancing the blade. When done correctly, you will be able to make wheels that are truer than most that can be bought on line or E Bay minus Derby Worx / Warp Speed because you are working from the true center. Let us know if we can help. Racer X
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Post by *5 J's* on Dec 29, 2011 9:21:11 GMT -6
Make sure you keep your cuts light, if you hold the wheel and stroke the tool kind of quickly over the wheel and advance the wheel between your index finger and thumb it will work VERY smoothly and will not take long to do. Also, work all of the high spots off first before attempting the complete diameter. Your final cut, around the entire diameter should make a light and fluffy cut, cut until no more material will come off before advancing the blade. Racer X Yes - that is exactly what I found to works the best. Hold the wheel and rotate the tool back and forth fairly rapidly in short swift arcs knocking off the high points. Make sure you don't try to take too much at once - but the biggest thing to get right for me is the motion. Another thing I found to work well for me - take out a honing stone and make sure you have a sharp edge on the cutting edge. I hone the edge for each set of wheels. You will want to make sure that the cutting edge remains parallel to the wheel tread or you will be making beveled wheels Buy a few sets of wheels - pick the good molds out - and use the poorer molds to practice on. With a little practice - you'll get the hang of it. Hope this helps *5 J's*
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Post by squidhead on Dec 29, 2011 12:36:51 GMT -6
I'll hone the edge of the cutting blade and try the back and forth motions like in the video. I only spun the wheels ( all practice wheels to get used to the tool and process ) against the cutting edge. I did use very, very slight increments when adjusting though. This was especially done after the first wheel got bound and started gouging. I'll give it a go a little later today and let you know the results.
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Post by squidhead on Dec 29, 2011 13:44:01 GMT -6
OK, I am sure the problem was just that the cutting edge needed to be sharpened. I originally used the tool directly "out of the box".
I also changed my technique. Instead of just one direction of turns I used a back and forth motion being sure to go completely around the entire wheel a few times. Result was a fine powder instead of larger shavings. I was able to correct the wheel I damaged. After the cutting edge is honed the tool works great.
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Post by *5 J's* on Dec 29, 2011 14:21:13 GMT -6
OK, I am sure the problem was just that the cutting edge needed to be sharpened. I originally used the tool directly "out of the box". I also changed my technique. Instead of just one direction of turns I used a back and forth motion being sure to go completely around the entire wheel a few times. Result was a fine powder instead of larger shavings. I was able to correct the wheel I damaged. After the cutting edge is honed the tool works great. ;D. For me this was the key - glad it worked for you. When you start feeling a drag it time to hone again. I believe you can get a spare blade from Derbyworx. Racer-X can confirm. I need to pick one up that way I will always have one sharp and ready to go.
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Post by 5KidsRacing on Dec 30, 2011 12:02:01 GMT -6
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Post by *5 J's* on Dec 30, 2011 12:48:39 GMT -6
aww crud, and I just placed an order on Wednesday and didn't know Randy had them... Our District doesn't allow the purchase of machined wheels but does allow a Scout to use the Pro-Wheel shaver to correct out-of-roundness.
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