Hardened Wheels??

rooster Newbie Posts: 4	Hardened Wheels?? Mar 12, 2010 9:38:04 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rooster on Mar 12, 2010 9:38:04 GMT -6 I've seen some ads on EBAY for "Hardened BSA Wheels". I'm wondering if anyone has an opinion on these. Can you really harden a wheel with any accuracy? Anyone tried these? thanks in advance.

rpcarpe Pine Head Posts: 39	Hardened Wheels?? Mar 12, 2010 12:14:23 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rpcarpe on Mar 12, 2010 12:14:23 GMT -6 I would e-mail the seller and ask how/why they do it. Doesn't sound like an improvement.
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shadetreeracing Green Lumber Posts: 21	Hardened Wheels?? Mar 12, 2010 18:35:07 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shadetreeracing on Mar 12, 2010 18:35:07 GMT -6 years ago when we were in cub scouts I heard of some putting their wheels in the freezer to make them harder & said they were faster but it looked like it wouldn't last when the wheel warmed up