Improving the Axle Insertion into the Slot
A number of packs state in their local
rules that you have to use the axle slots as they come
in the box. That doesn't mean you can't improve how you
insert the axle into the slot. The worst part about the
axle slots is that it is difficult to get the axles to
fit into the slots straight and for all 4 axles to fit
evenly such that all 4 wheels will sit evenly on the
track. This is very important for a properly aligned
car which boosts speed. The best thing that you can do
is to find a way to insert the axle the same way every
time to create a consistent pocket within the axle slot
to hold your axles.
The Pro Axle Guide is designed
specifically to insert the axles into the slots
consistently in the same location and to insert them
straight.
Instructions for Using the Pro Axle
Guide
Pro Axle Guide in Open Position on Right
With an axle partially inserted
into the axle slot, place the tool on the bottom of the
car with the ridge in the axle slot as shown below. The
gap gauge is positioned between the car body and the
wheel hub to provide the perfect gap between the car
body and the wheel.
Axle Guide with Initial Axle Insertion
Press the axle and wheel onto a
hard surface while firmly holding the tool to the block
as shown below. Apply downward pressure on the axle and
continue until the wheel is against the axle guide and
will go no further. Then press the axle in the
remaining portion with your finger or other instrument.
Repeat for the other axles and you are done!!!
Pressing Axle into Slot
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