Anyone know of an alternate for train wheel metal axle?

[LegoDW]

So I made my first bricks and pieces order about a month ago.  When arrived I accidentally ordered twice as many wheels and bearing elements as I needed.  Happy accident right?  Could only get the bearing element if I went thru replacement bricks option.

When I was last on Bricks and Pieces the metal axle 1687 is no longer available (even thru the replacement parts). Before I order on Bricklink, is there a standard size nail or something folks are DIY making their own axles out of?  Best price on Bricklink for 20 axles is $1.2 each plus shipping.

 

 

 

 

 

[Phil B]

Check out https://www.bricktracks.com/product-page/metal-train-axle-x50. $19.95 for 50.

[LegoDW]

14 hours ago, Phil B said:

Check out https://www.bricktracks.com/product-page/metal-train-axle-x50. $19.95 for 50.

That is a lot better pricing. Thanks

[dr_spock]

I made my own out of K&S stock #505 piano wire.   It's less than $1 for 3 feet of wire and it makes 23 axles.

https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/157497-train-axle-making-jig/

 

[BrickMusher]

Chinese seller on ebay.

Link

select 2*40 mm in the menu, and the quantity you'd like.

They are not stainless, so I can recommend indoor-use only. But they are really cheap (at least if you buy in 200+ quantities). Have ordered several times, no problems so far.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

On 3/18/2020 at 7:40 PM, BrickMusher said:

Link

select 2*40 mm in the menu, and the quantity you'd like.

Thanks for the tips!

[LegoDW]

On 3/18/2020 at 1:33 PM, dr_spock said:

I made my own out of K&S stock #505 piano wire.   It's less than $1 for 3 feet of wire and it makes 23 axles.

https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/157497-train-axle-making-jig/

 

That is a nice setup you have their.  Pricing fantastic.

On 3/18/2020 at 2:40 PM, BrickMusher said:

Chinese seller on ebay.

Link

select 2*40 mm in the menu, and the quantity you'd like.

They are not stainless, so I can recommend indoor-use only. But they are really cheap (at least if you buy in 200+ quantities). Have ordered several times, no problems so far.

Thank you for sharing this link.  Looks like there are a few options available with is great!