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Construction Topics => Tips-tricks => Topic started by: Dirtman on January 05, 2022, 02:46:50 PM

Title: spindles
Post by: Dirtman on January 05, 2022, 02:46:50 PM

Anyone have a trick for me? How do you keep the spindle tight between the a-frames. The bottom is part of the frame, top is a glue on piece. What can I do to ensure the spindle won't fall out? Been doing hobby a long time, fighting this for a long time. I'm getting older and may not have a lot of "long times" left! LOL

Rett

Title: Re: spindles
Post by: Duane Garner on January 05, 2022, 03:10:21 PM

I use a tension method. When o glue the top, bottom or bothe a frames onto the chassis it ensure the space left foe the spindles is smaller than required. Once the glue dries, I spread them apart and insert the spindles. This method also tightens the steering up too. Good luck, from one old timer to another!

Title: Re: spindles
Post by: Dirtman on January 05, 2022, 10:06:26 PM

Tks, that's "sort" of the method I've been using. The results (for me) have been some good, some not so good. Appreciate the response!
Rett

Title: Re: spindles
Post by: Tom Birky on January 06, 2022, 06:54:03 AM

Rett, I make my own for the AMT chassis. Probably not what you're looking for, but heres a link in case anyone is interested, or, just needs something to help put them to sleep.
Tom
http://www.shorttrackmodels.com/index.php?topic=753.0

Title: Re: spindles
Post by: john2 on January 06, 2022, 05:13:03 PM

 :)  Well, it is tricky, isn't it ?