Pinewood Derby Secrets Part 1 - Axle Polishing

[@jackostergaard4624]

I use some thread cutting oil on the file. this floats the metal shavings away and keeps the file from getting "gummed" up.

[@JJ-1-1]

I take my axles from 1000 to 8000 grit it makes a big difference

[@stuarcl]

What’s the rpm of your drill press?

[@technicolorchristmas]

I want to say around 1200?

[@JJ-1-1]

1000 grit to 8000 grit paper you much happier with your finished work and faster also.

[@justintorrez6847]

P G1 how do you do it? do you go straight from 1000 then 8000?

[@jacobgraven1227]

8000 grit???? That's silk or finer than.. hes not even using 3000 grit... maybe 2500