Post by Murph on Dec 4, 2012 23:15:38 GMT -6
I moved a copy of this post to this area of the forum so new Dads and Scouts can find easily. I will be adding some pictures in the coming weeks. Feel free to ask questions!
Thanks!
Murph
Here is the method that I use for wheel bore preparation. It will work with graphite or oil.
Thanks!
Murph
Outer wheel hub:
-Remove the outer step in the outside hub with the Derby Worx Pro Hub Shaver and the Pro Hub Tool.
- Details on completing this task:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEWMKHv10Ac
- Here is my modified Pro Hub Tool:
pinewoodp.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Wheels&action=display&thread=2469
The Wheel Bore
- Use a Walgreens Q Tip and cut off the cotton ends. Make the cut at about 45 degrees with respect to the parallel direction to the Q tip shaft.
- Put the Q Tip in a hand held drill and put a dab of plastic polish on the exposed Q Tip end.
- Insert the Q Tip into the bore while the drill chuck is revolving at a very slow RPM.
- Spin the Q Tip for about 10-20 seconds in the bore. You will hear squeaking noise.
- If you remove material from the inner bore, go get another set of wheels. Otherwise, start with an old set of wheels to practice.
- Wash out the wheel bores with water and blow out excess water.
- Wax the wheel bore with your best car polish you have. If you have Tech Wax, it works well. Otherwise, use what you have in the garage.
- You need a pipe cleaner to apply the wax to the bore. Most smoke shops or PWD vendors stock these. Use the soft cotton ones.
- Cut the pipe cleaner in two pieces.
- Insert one end of the pipe cleaner in hand held drill and apply wax to the exposed end.
- Now, be real careful when inserting the pipe cleaner into the bore so you don't scratch the bore with the metal center of the pipe cleaner.
- If you scratch the bore, throw out the wheel and use a new one.
- Hint: Use a well lighted area when doing this procedure
- Rotate the pipe cleaner in the bore on a higher speed for about 20 seconds max. Stop for about 5 to 10 seconds between spinning the pipe cleaner in the bore.
- Stop hand held drill. Slowly remove the pipe cleaner from the bore. You might want to remove the pipe cleaner from the hand held drill before you do this so it is easier to remove the pipe cleaner without scratching the bore.
- Let wax dry. Use a new pipe cleaner and remove the wax by revolving the pipe cleaner in the bore. You can do this by hand or use hand held drill.
-Your wheel bore is now ready for racing!
Read more: pinewoodp.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=wheelrookie&thread=2564&page=1#ixzz2E9RkEoRa
Thanks!
Murph
Here is the method that I use for wheel bore preparation. It will work with graphite or oil.
Thanks!
Murph
Outer wheel hub:
-Remove the outer step in the outside hub with the Derby Worx Pro Hub Shaver and the Pro Hub Tool.
- Details on completing this task:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEWMKHv10Ac
- Here is my modified Pro Hub Tool:
pinewoodp.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Wheels&action=display&thread=2469
The Wheel Bore
- Use a Walgreens Q Tip and cut off the cotton ends. Make the cut at about 45 degrees with respect to the parallel direction to the Q tip shaft.
- Put the Q Tip in a hand held drill and put a dab of plastic polish on the exposed Q Tip end.
- Insert the Q Tip into the bore while the drill chuck is revolving at a very slow RPM.
- Spin the Q Tip for about 10-20 seconds in the bore. You will hear squeaking noise.
- If you remove material from the inner bore, go get another set of wheels. Otherwise, start with an old set of wheels to practice.
- Wash out the wheel bores with water and blow out excess water.
- Wax the wheel bore with your best car polish you have. If you have Tech Wax, it works well. Otherwise, use what you have in the garage.
- You need a pipe cleaner to apply the wax to the bore. Most smoke shops or PWD vendors stock these. Use the soft cotton ones.
- Cut the pipe cleaner in two pieces.
- Insert one end of the pipe cleaner in hand held drill and apply wax to the exposed end.
- Now, be real careful when inserting the pipe cleaner into the bore so you don't scratch the bore with the metal center of the pipe cleaner.
- If you scratch the bore, throw out the wheel and use a new one.
- Hint: Use a well lighted area when doing this procedure
- Rotate the pipe cleaner in the bore on a higher speed for about 20 seconds max. Stop for about 5 to 10 seconds between spinning the pipe cleaner in the bore.
- Stop hand held drill. Slowly remove the pipe cleaner from the bore. You might want to remove the pipe cleaner from the hand held drill before you do this so it is easier to remove the pipe cleaner without scratching the bore.
- Let wax dry. Use a new pipe cleaner and remove the wax by revolving the pipe cleaner in the bore. You can do this by hand or use hand held drill.
-Your wheel bore is now ready for racing!
Read more: pinewoodp.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=wheelrookie&thread=2564&page=1#ixzz2E9RkEoRa