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The axle vice holds the axle without damaging the threads or allowing it to turn while work is done on the hub.  They have different diameter holes for axles with different diameters.
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[[Image:ParkToolAV_1AxleVice.jpg|thumb|Park Tool AV-1 Axle Vice]]
[[Image:ParkToolAV_4AxleVice.jpg|thumb|Park Tool AV-4 Axle Vice]]
[[Image:ParkToolAV_3AxleVice.jpg|thumb|Park Tool AV-3 Axle Vice]]
 
The '''axle vice''' holds the axle in a [[bench vice]] without damaging the threads or allowing it to turn while working on a hub.  They have different diameter holes for axles with different diameters.


== Directions ==
== Directions ==
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# Insert the axle into the proper diameter opening
# Insert the axle into the proper diameter opening
# Tighten the bench vise.
# Tighten the bench vise.
# [[Repack the Hub]]
# [[Repack the Hub]] or whatever you need to do.
# Loosen the bench vice.
# Loosen the bench vice.


'''NOTE:''' The axle vice jaws will open automatically when the vise is opened.
'''NOTE:''' The axle vice jaws will open automatically when the vise is opened.
== References ==
* [http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=18&item=AV-1 Park Tool AV-1]
* [http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=18&item=AV-4 Park Tool AV-4]
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Latest revision as of 19:37, 10 August 2011


Park Tool AV-1 Axle Vice
Park Tool AV-4 Axle Vice
Park Tool AV-3 Axle Vice

The axle vice holds the axle in a bench vice without damaging the threads or allowing it to turn while working on a hub. They have different diameter holes for axles with different diameters.

Directions

  1. Insert the axle into the proper diameter opening
  2. Tighten the bench vise.
  3. Repack the Hub or whatever you need to do.
  4. Loosen the bench vice.

NOTE: The axle vice jaws will open automatically when the vise is opened.

References