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PROFESSIONAL GRADE PINEWOOD DERBY TOOLS TO HELP PARENT/CHILD TEAMS GAIN THE SPEED ADVANTAGE BY:

        

Item Name: Pro Axle Guide
Item Number: T1
Price: $8.95
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Pro Axle Guide is a precision machined aluminum block with a laser cut tab designed to fit in the axle slot of most P.W.D. race car bodies. The tab is designed to precisely space the wheels from the body. The block can also be used on the flat side for extended wheel base cars.

The Pro-Axle Guide will improve the speed of your pinewood derby car by ensuring accurate mounting of axles:

  • Axle Insertion - Ensures accurate mounting of axles (in axle slots) to improve alignment. Accurate alignment is critical for top speed!

  • Wheel-to-body Spacing - Establishes the correct gap between the wheel hub and car body. The proper gap minimizes car wander and reduces excess contact between the car body and the wheel hubs.

  • Reduced Risk of Block Damage - During the insertion process the Pro-Axle Guide provides support to the wood around the axle slot, minimizing the risk of damage.

 

Pro-Axle Guide Instructions
Prepare Tool
  1. Use the included hex key to loosen the screw. Rotate the gap gauge until it is perpendicular to the body of the tool, and then tighten the screw. Make sure the ridge on the tool is aligned in the center of the gap gauge. The gap gauge can permanently remain in this position, or can be rotated back to minimize damage to the gap gauge during storage.
Partially Insert Axle
  1. Kits with Standard Axle Slots - Partially insert an axle, and then place the tool on the bottom of the car with the ridge in the axle slot, and the gap gauge positioned between the car body and the wheel.

    Kits with Axle Holes or Shallow Axle Slots - Partially insert an axle, and then place the flat side of the tool against the bottom of the car, and the gap gauge positioned between the car body and the wheel.
Complete Insertion
  1. Place the axle head on a hard surface, firmly hold the tool to the block, and apply downward pressure on the axle. Continue until the axle will go no further.

     
  2. To achieve the proper wheel-to-body gap on non-BSA wheels, use your thumb or the handle of a small screwdriver to press the axle in further.

     
  3. Carefully remove the tool and repeat for the other three axles.

  
 

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