Metal Axels

[ewetwo]

I purchase 2 Lindberg 1932 truck kits and neither had the axels. They were opened kits.  I have some spares axels but they are not wide enough. I was thinking of using a finishing nail but I don't think they make them 3 inches long. Any other ideas? I'd appreciate the thoughts and ideas.

[Muncie]

1/16" diameter rod - cut to length - best to use a cutoff wheel on a Dremel - the hobby shop steel rod will damage cutting pliers.  -- or use brass, and file the end smooth so it doesn't damage the wheel.  The hobby shops and ACE hardware stores around here carry both.

[ewetwo]

OK. Thanks for the info Steve. I'll call my Ace Hardware. 

[espo]

I have used "wire nails" to replace the axels. You can get a small plastic 1 oz. container at any home building supply store and they have any number of sizes. They don't have to go all the way through the differential housing to work. Most are 3/4" long but they do offer other sizes if needed.  

[Tom1963]

Model train stores have metal rod in the size you will need.

[ewetwo]

Thanks guys. I just ordered them from Ace. But was told they are being discontinued. Now I'm not sure if they meant the stores wouldn't carry them but the warehouse would. 

[mikemodeler]

If you have a Hobby Lobby nearby, they have different diameters of wire from K&S in the hobby aisle.