The Pro-Axle Press is designed to straighten and round the nail axles used in many pinewood derby car kits. Accurate axles lead to faster racing!

1. Insert an axle into the chuck of a drill, and use a file to remove the burr under the nail head, and any crimp marks on the axle shaft.
2. With a marking pen, make a mark on the edge of the axle head.
3. Fully insert the axle - point first - into the Pro-Axle Press. Rotate the axle head such that the mark is located at the top (12 o'clock), and close the press.
4. Place the Pro-Axle Press on a solid surface, hold it in place, and strike the top of the press 4-6 times with a hammer. Don't strike too hard - medium strikes are fine.
5. Open the press and repeat steps 3 and 4 with the mark at the 4 o'clock position
6. Open the press and repeat steps 3 and 4 with the mark at the 8 o'clock position
7. After the last strike at the 8 o'clock position, lay the press on its back (axle head upward) and strike the axle head 2-4 times. This ensures that the axle head is square to the axle shaft.
8. Repeat for the other three axles, and then polish the axles to the desired finish.

Racer's Tip: To accurately bend an axle for alignment or for a raised wheel, insert the axle into the Pro-Axle Press with the head extended 3/8 inch from the tool. Place the Pro-Axle Press in a clamp or vise. Gently tap the axle with the hammer until the desired bend is achieved.

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Racer X

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