I'm making a mousetrap car. I need an axle for the wheels. I looked at Home depot and Lowes and searched axles, but nothing comes up. What should I search, and what are they called?
2007-05-21 17:56:32 · 5 answers · asked by sh0ty_m5@sbcglobal.net 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Try "rod" (metal), or "music wire"
2007-05-21 18:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by tinkertailorcandlestickmaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are called axles, but you need to look in hobby stores (i.e. Hobby lobby), or crafts stores (i.e. Michaels MJ Designs) for them. If not, let those at home depot know what you are trying to make and they should be able to help you come up with the right parts. Worst case, try a toy store and use the axles off an already built car.
2007-05-21 18:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by Lord L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are called axles if wheels are mounted on them, you will not find them at jewellery stores either.
2007-05-25 06:23:37 · answer #3 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try "dowels" or "shafts" or "tubing" or even "rods."
Good luck with the car.
2007-05-21 18:00:44 · answer #4 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try looking for doles
2007-05-21 18:00:35 · answer #5 · answered by liono_83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋