Axles for your Pinewood Derby car.
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Axles for Pinewood Derby Cars

 

Don't let your axles keep your
Pinewood Derby car from winning!

The axles that come in your kit have several flaws.
Besides burrs and crimp marks, the axle shaft often has a slight curve
and the axle head may not be at a right angle to the shaft.

You can try to remove the flaws from your axles but we have a better solution.

 

What is
 
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All of our speed products now have a "Speed Rating". The number in the red arrow is the number of inches that were gained at the finish line by using this product on our test track. Our test track is only 28 feet long so you can expect a larger gain on typical 32' to 45' tracks.  You can use this number to compare the relative speed advantages of our various products.
Polished Axles
LEGAL IN ALL RACES!

Pinewood Derby Car Axle
Polished Axle
 
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Our Polished Axles are official BSA axles that we:

  1. Straighten the axle.
  2. True the axle head so that it is at a 90 degree angle to the axle shaft.
  3. Remove Crimp marks
  4. Remove Burrs.
  5. Taper the head slightly to reduce contact area with the wheel.
  6. Cut a shallow groove in the axle shaft to act as a lubricant reservoir (on grooved axles).
  7. Polish the axle shaft.

The result is the fastest official axles around.
$14.95 sets of 4 axles

Pinewood Derby Car Axle
Polished Grooved Axle
 
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$14.95 sets of 4 axles


Polished Axle
with graphite coating

 
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Outside of axle head
is not coated.

Now Available with Graphite Coating

Our special process coats the axle with an even layer of high grade graphite. The graphite is bonded to the axle so it will last many races. Our tests have shown no reduction in speed after more than 20 races!

For even more speed, add loose graphite (Tube-O-Lube or Hob-E-Lube) between the axle and wheel before mounting the axles on the car. Liquid lubricants are not recommended with our graphite coated axles.
$18.95 sets of axles


Polished Grooved Axle
with graphite coating

 
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Outside of axle head
is not coated.

$18.95 sets of axles
Machined Axles
FOR THE ULTIMATE IN SPEED
Not legal in all races - check your rules

These axles are machined perfect and nickel plated. The axles then go through several steps of hand polishing for a super smooth, mirror-like finish.
You don't need to do anything with these axles. They are ready to go!

These axles look very similar to the axles that come in your kit
although the nickel plating gives them a slightly different coloring.

Select from two styles

Axle Without Grooves
Pinewood Derby Axles
 
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  • No burrs, scratches or ridges.
  • Axle is perfectly round and straight.
  • Tapered head so only a small amount
    will rub on the wheel.
  • Best with liquid lubricants.

Axle with Grooves

 
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  • Axle groove in middle of wheel so less contact between axle and wheel (the groove also holds graphite during the race).
  • Undercut at the head eliminates wheel wobble
  • No burrs, scratches or ridges.
  • Axle is perfectly round and straight.
  • Tapered head so only a small amount
    will rub on the wheel.
Only $9.95 for a set of 4.
Order sets of axles w/o grooves
Only $14.95 for a set of 4.
Order sets of axles with grooves
 
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Same as above but with graphite coating
Outside of axle head is not coated.
 
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Same as above but with graphite coating
Outside of axle head is not coated.
$12.95 for a set of 4.
Graphite Coated
Order sets of axles w/o grooves
Only $17.95 for a set of 4.
Graphite Coated
Order sets of axles with grooves

Axle File
Axle File

This square needle file is just the right shape to remove the burr and crimp marks on axles.

$3.95 axle files

Pinewood Derby Glue

Glue
$2.95

Order each

We recommend our Glue for attaching axles to your car.


Axle Guard
Keep your axles aligned and secure.

$4.95
 set of two
More information

Order Axle Guard sets

Graphite Pads

Graphite Pads
 Dramatically reduces friction between
the wheel and car body.
$6.95
 
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Order set of 4

More information

To place your order:
1. Enter the quantity you would like to order next to each of the above items.
2. Click the "Add to Cart " button below.


Thanks for the plans and axles. 1st Place Weeblos II Division and 1st Place Overall Pack 648!  We went from worst to first in only one year. Your tips were a great help. We slightly modified the Magnum Plans. It didn't lose a single run! ...CJ Pickering and Dad


Thanks again for you help. We won first two heats, lost the second two heats in round robin for a decent finish (top 20%)... Eric Z

The attached photos are of my son's pinewood derby cars. We used some of your parts and some ideas shared with other cubs. (Some ideas will stay ours.) You will see in the photos that my son is a big fan of the movie "CARS". His '07 cars was also Lightning McQueen and finished second in his pack and 11th in the district. This year we stepped it up to use the grooved axles from your company. So far he has won the pack race (undefeated in a double-elimination race) and will enter the district race in May. The car we entered is the blue version. Our back-up car most likely would have been in the top 3 or 4 (head to head there was about 1/2 car length difference). With this success we will be getting more parts in "09.  Thanks for your help...Michael C and son Anthony


 
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We used your block, wheels and axles last year and came in first place. This year we didn't use your products and came in 7th. You can bet that we will be placing an order next year....S. Conner

Got 1st place, wasn't even close! Of course a great design combined with
superior axels and wheels didn't hurt either. Thanks for your help!...C. Caceres

I have two sons in Cub Scouts and so I bought 2 sets of your graphite coated speed axles and lathed wheels.  I thought the price was a little steep at the time but nothing can replace the looks on their faces when they came in 1st in Pack and now District in Tigers and Webelos.  They also finished 1st and 2nd overall in both races but the cars flip flopped their placement from Pack to District....J. Ramer

We bought the graphite coated axles from you. My son won his pinewood derby race yesterday. Not by a mile but the car seemed to get faster as we went through the competition. I'm sure it was due to the axles....M Smith

We won first place in our Pack using your polished grooved axles and lathed wheels.  Thank you.
Craig

Axles received. Thanks. My son's Derby was last night. Placed 1st out of 58 entrants. Won every heat! Thanks so much for being part of his success!   Howard L

 
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