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Making a wide-track rear axle
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 3:19 pm
by ChrisB
They are not available from the vendors any more due to demand.
We (mainly Glen) did the work on a South Bend 10" lathe. Have the thread, taper and keyway done.
Notice taper attachment behind lathe bed.
Re: Making a wide-track rear axle
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 3:25 pm
by ChrisB
Better picture of the taper attachment.
Re: Making a wide-track rear axle
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 3:38 pm
by ChrisB
We started with a 1 1/8 inch shaft, heat treated 4140, 36 inches long.
A short video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAnpF6EmXlc
Re: Making a wide-track rear axle
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 7:20 pm
by Quickm007
Nice Job Gentlemen.
Re: Making a wide-track rear axle
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 8:25 pm
by John E. Guitar
Looks good!
Is this going into a speedster?
Re: Making a wide-track rear axle
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 8:45 pm
by Philip
What Rockwell is the stock you are using and where did you get it?. Philip
Re: Making a wide-track rear axle
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:09 pm
by John Warren
I think I have a set of wide track axles. The gears are made on the axles