Where can I get wheel cups for fast-angle wheels?

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I bought a few dozen metal fast angle wheels to replace my plastic ones (MPC era). I probably should have just bought the metal wheelsets, but plain wheels were only a quarter a piece. I tried doing a couple of axles on my vice with some spacers, but the problem is the getting even axle protrusion without damaging the axle ends (needle points). So I may end up spending more in the long run (I do that alot).

Any tips? I've been searching for wheel cups, but the ones I'm finding are for locomotives.

Thanks,

Chris

3/16/1312:32 PM

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AGOGR Forum Member

Howdy!

I have a bunch of metal wheels set for free for you, just pay the postage.

let me know to andreemd@yahoo.com

Andre.

3/16/1312:48 PM

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C W BurfleOGR Forum Member

I am not aware of anybody making wheel cups for rolling stock. You might be able to use Hobby Horse # HH-1080 wheel cups, but I'd suggest writing to the company before you purchase them. At $40 a pair, I think you'd have to plan on a lot of use to get your money's worth.

They are designed to be used in a press.

Here is a link:

http://hobbyhorseproducts.com/lionel_tools.html

3/17/135:58 AM

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Len2OGR Forum Member

For freight truck wheels I use an ST350-16 Binding Post Anvil in my arbor press, with a beat up Truck Rivet Anvil in the ram. Set a wheel, flange side up, on the ST350-16, line up the axle, and press it in. Flip it around, set the second wheel in place, line up the wheel and axle you just did, a little pressure and your done.

3/17/136:19 PM

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