best Axel for 1gram wheels

[Derby Addict]

hello all i was wondering what is the best axle to run with 1 gram derby worx wheels grooved or no grooved Axel's

[2FAST4U]

derbyaddict said:

hello all i was wondering what is the best axle to run with 1 gram derby worx wheels grooved or no grooved Axel's

it depends on what lube you are using...
but I know .88 axles with groves work very well on the EDGE SUPER STOCKR'S... ;D

oh' and welcome to the boards...

[Derby Addict]

thank you for welcoming me to this board i will be using graphite lube and where do you get those axels?

[JOKER]

derbyaddict said:

thank you for welcoming me to this board i will be using graphite lube and where do you get those axels?

You can order grooved axles from Jewkes Engineering.

[docb]

derbyaddict said:

hello all i was wondering what is the best axle to run with 1 gram derby worx wheels grooved or no grooved Axel's

My vote goes to the grooved axles if you are using graphite. ;D

Welcome to the board Derby Addict

[festiva91]

Try a set of grooved and non-grooved axles if you have the time and could find a track to test on. See which ones work best for you.

[Half Moon Racing]

Assuming you are using graphite, what is the best design for the grooves on the axles? In other words, where should the grooves be in relation to wheel bores? To follow up, what is the best method for cutting grooves? (files. saws, etc?). Thanks for your responses.

Ed

[P D D R 2]

hotrod said:

Assuming you are using graphite, what is the best design for the grooves on the axles? In other words, where should the grooves be in relation to wheel bores? To follow up, what is the best method for cutting grooves? (files. saws, etc?). Thanks for your responses.

Ed

We use a small file set with a combo of different sizes and shapes... They have square, angle, triangle, flat and round ones to choose from...

They work great...

[Half Moon Racing]

thanks a1nogoslo...how much or (how little) surface area of axle should be in contact with the wheel bore? A picture would be worth a thousand words for this thick headed pine head. thanks

Ed

[Half Moon Racing]

In my post above, did I ask for something everyone with grooved axles wants to keep a "secret"? It got real quiet. I was just asking what configuration the grooves should be cut on axle for best performance?? How much of axle actually rides/supports wheel bore? Surely one of the top builders would be willing to provide this info. if you do not want to post on board, a pm would be ok. :thanks

Ed

[docb]

hotrod said:

In my post above, did I ask for something everyone with grooved axles wants to keep a "secret"? It got real quiet. I was just asking what configuration the grooves should be cut on axle for best performance?? How much of axle actually rides/supports wheel bore? Surely one of the top builders would be willing to provide this info. if you do not want to post on board, a pm would be ok. :thanks

Ed

Hotrod, the groove in the axles should be approx 1/8 of an inch

[Half Moon Racing]

thanks docb and pat. I'm not fond of groove at axle head either.

Ed