JerseeJerry55 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Good morning all hope everyone's well. I have a question in regard to my arch enemy from 40+ years ago. The metal AMT axle. I am in the midst of building a Diamond Reo and am wondering what is the best way to insert the axles in the wheel backing. I have bent more than my fair share of them. I have also tinkered withe the idea of using wire hangers as well. Do I drill the backings out and insert the axles. Thank you. Jersee Jerry 55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Might want to try brass tubing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 20 minutes ago, JerseeJerry55 said: Good morning all hope everyone's well. I have a question in regard to my arch enemy from 40+ years ago. The metal AMT axle. I am in the midst of building a Diamond Reo and am wondering what is the best way to insert the axles in the wheel backing. I have bent more than my fair share of them. I have also tinkered withe the idea of using wire hangers as well. Do I drill the backings out and insert the axles. Thank you. Jersee Jerry 55 I use hangers all the time,I do drill out the backing. Sometimes the hanger wire is a tad bigger. Insert the kit wire and Mark the depth on the wire then transfer it to the hanger. Now if you can use a scrap sheet to find the rite size bit. I have use a over size bit and end up using white glue is super glue. Every now and then the kit wire is a short or when using resin rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Thanks guys. Can a drill with bits be sourced at lets say a place like Harbor Freight Tools? I tried heating a piece of the hanger on an AMT KW K-100 but wasn't satisfied with the result as much as I thought I'd be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 14 minutes ago, JerseeJerry55 said: Thanks guys. Can a drill with bits be sourced at lets say a place like Harbor Freight Tools? I tried heating a piece of the hanger on an AMT KW K-100 but wasn't satisfied with the result as much as I thought I'd be. You may, I got a finger drill(What ever there called)from hobby lobby and a set of bits from wall Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 You might want to make sure the hanger wire will fit thru the axle housing before drilling out the wheel backs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Bucky said: You might want to make sure the hanger wire will fit thru the axle housing before drilling out the wheel backs. Bucky thanks for the reply. The hanger actually fits well in the housing. So I'm good there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 4 hours ago, clayton said: You may, I got a finger drill(What ever there called)from hobby lobby and a set of bits from wall Mart. Clayton do mean a pin vice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 13 minutes ago, JerseeJerry55 said: Clayton do mean a pin vice? Ahhh I think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 11 minutes ago, clayton said: Ahhh I think so. Okay cool thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37 caddy Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 When i was younger,about 35 years ago?, i used to heat the end of the metal axle with a match,and when it was still hot i would press it in to the brake drum,it worked pretty good,the heat softened the plastic enough for it to slide in easy,and it would stay and the axle,wouldnt slide off.,dont heat it to red hot,just very warm,after you have it in the rear end,heat the other end the same,be careful not to melt the rear end?. give it a try it really works. Harvey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 3 hours ago, 37 caddy said: When i was younger,about 35 years ago?, i used to heat the end of the metal axle with a match,and when it was still hot i would press it in to the brake drum,it worked pretty good,the heat softened the plastic enough for it to slide in easy,and it would stay and the axle,wouldnt slide off.,dont heat it to red hot,just very warm,after you have it in the rear end,heat the other end the same,be careful not to melt the rear end?. give it a try it really works. Harvey Thanks Harvey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 also,I just tried one of those maker flages those work a tad louse. Maybe with a dab of white glue that should work. Will try one tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 Clayton thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 4 hours ago, JerseeJerry55 said: Clayton thanks I think they may work,do have to handle with a bit of care. Better than drilling for a hanger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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