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Post by ganggreen on Apr 13, 2011 20:14:02 GMT -6
Hey I happened to think of this when I was checking some Scout cars this weekend, and just now remembered to check for my self.
The better stainless -- Non-Scout Axles -- are NOT magnetic. With a magnet at check in it would be a quick easy test to check for the stainless axles. That is if the rules only allow Scout Axles. The Scout nails are very magnetic.
Once axles go through the Derbyworx axle straightener and then the head gets the taper, hard to recognize the nail by the head.
Just a thought.
Kevin
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Post by brian770 on Apr 14, 2011 5:34:28 GMT -6
all new 91sga axles are stainless and also magnetic, not sure about anyone elses.
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Post by B.S.B. Racing on Apr 14, 2011 6:16:18 GMT -6
400 series stainless steel is magnetic.............300 series is not.
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Post by wracing on Apr 14, 2011 8:27:35 GMT -6
I am fairly certain thart Awana axles are not magnetic. They are a nice choice...
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Post by B.S.B. Racing on Apr 14, 2011 16:37:03 GMT -6
I am fairly certain thart Awana axles are not magnetic. They are a nice choice... Awana axles are magnetic!
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Post by ganggreen on Apr 14, 2011 19:16:55 GMT -6
Wow, I will check out some new stainless axles. I had some older ones I tried it on.
Awanas axles are magnetic, but using slots the flat tip is a dead give away. Drilled axles, who can tell?
Kevin
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Post by ganggreen on Apr 14, 2011 19:19:43 GMT -6
400 series stainless steel is magnetic.............300 series is not. On the metalurgy side even the 400 series stainless should have a different "pull" on the magnet versus carbon steel. You almost have to hold them side by side to tell in some cases. Kevin
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Post by jayjayrocketman on Apr 16, 2011 17:26:21 GMT -6
wifey is also magnetic........ lots of pull, especially when something needs done! lol. cant use her for an axle though j
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Post by Shade Racing on Apr 17, 2011 19:45:13 GMT -6
wifey is also magnetic........ lots of pull, especially when something needs done! lol. cant use her for an axle though j jayman your too funny LMAO
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