PineCar P4612 Axle Shaper for Nail-Type Derby Car Axles

PineCar P4612 Axle Shaper is a two-piece metal tool for preparing nail-type pinewood derby axles. Manufactured by Derby Worx for PineCar, it supports straightening and rounding the shaft, squaring the head and beveling its edge.

Features and contents

• Two mating metal blocks hold and guide the axle during shaping.
• The flat-side opening is used for shaft shaping and squaring the axle head to the shaft centerline.
• The beveled opening is used to chamfer the axle head; check race rules before making this modification.
• Use with a separately supplied hammer, permanent marker and protective scrap-wood work surface.
• Remove burrs and crimp marks before shaping, then polish the axles afterward as directed.

Product details

• Manufacturer: Derby Worx for PineCar
• Manufacturer part number: P4612
• Scale: Not scale-specific

Includes one P4612 Axle Shaper and instructions. Axles, hammer, marker, polishing supplies, wheels and car are not included. The use photo shows additional tools and axles for demonstration. Adult supervision is required; handle sharp axles and striking tools carefully.

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