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I thought I would post these here since trailers could be considered a scale accessory. Please move the thread if it is in the wrong place. Sorry.
I am building a boat trailer and thought I would share my axles here. They were cheap, extremely easy, and look scale as well. Feel free to copy them if you want. If anyone is interested in making these axles I used Dubro part# 614 1-1/4"x5/32" Dia. E/Z Adjust Axle and the tube is K&S stock# 136 Rd Brass Tube 13/32x.014, and the flat stock I used was also K&S 1/4 inch wide. The collets were also Dubro 5/32", I already threw away the package on those though, so I don't have the part number.
Ok here is how I did them. I found these EZ axles in the plane section of my LHS. Be sure to cut your tube to the length you want before you start mounting the axles in the tube. Here is the order I assembled them.
The EZ axles use a set screw to hold the shaft in. The set screw when fully tightened does not sit flush so I used this to my advantage. I marked out where I wanted them in the tube and drilled a 1/8" hole in the end of the tube. After drilling the hole the axle slides in and you run the set screw through the tube and into the axle housing. When it's completed it looks very clean.
I used a 5/32" collet on the other end to keep the wheel on. It was easier than cutting threads on the shaft and I think it also looks cleaner than having a nut there. If you plan on using TC wheels like I did, take a plastic hex and keep it in the wheel, this will keep it from wobbling side to side, or you can find a bearing that fits and use that.
When you mount them, however you choose to, make sure to mount them with your set screws facing down that way it will be easy to take the tires on and off if you choose. Not including the wheels, I spent about $8.00 per axle, not very expensive at all. I hope you guys can find these useful. I couldn't find any specific way to make trailer axles so I thought I would put mine out there to help somone else.
I am building a boat trailer and thought I would share my axles here. They were cheap, extremely easy, and look scale as well. Feel free to copy them if you want. If anyone is interested in making these axles I used Dubro part# 614 1-1/4"x5/32" Dia. E/Z Adjust Axle and the tube is K&S stock# 136 Rd Brass Tube 13/32x.014, and the flat stock I used was also K&S 1/4 inch wide. The collets were also Dubro 5/32", I already threw away the package on those though, so I don't have the part number.
Ok here is how I did them. I found these EZ axles in the plane section of my LHS. Be sure to cut your tube to the length you want before you start mounting the axles in the tube. Here is the order I assembled them.
The EZ axles use a set screw to hold the shaft in. The set screw when fully tightened does not sit flush so I used this to my advantage. I marked out where I wanted them in the tube and drilled a 1/8" hole in the end of the tube. After drilling the hole the axle slides in and you run the set screw through the tube and into the axle housing. When it's completed it looks very clean.
I used a 5/32" collet on the other end to keep the wheel on. It was easier than cutting threads on the shaft and I think it also looks cleaner than having a nut there. If you plan on using TC wheels like I did, take a plastic hex and keep it in the wheel, this will keep it from wobbling side to side, or you can find a bearing that fits and use that.
When you mount them, however you choose to, make sure to mount them with your set screws facing down that way it will be easy to take the tires on and off if you choose. Not including the wheels, I spent about $8.00 per axle, not very expensive at all. I hope you guys can find these useful. I couldn't find any specific way to make trailer axles so I thought I would put mine out there to help somone else.
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