G519 Front Axel

[DaGasMan]

I’m in need of rather specific dimensions for the G519 front wheel axel.
I already know it is 6.25” length, and 3/8” diameter. What I am missing
is the measurements for the locations and depth of the filed areas. These
filed areas accommodate the forks for mounting. If anyone already has a
disassembled original front hub with this type of axel that could post a
photo or two with dimensions, my eternal gratitude for the help. Thank you.

 

[Goldslinger]

My wheels are being trued. As soon as I get them back I can send a pic with measurements.

 

[Mercian]

Hi, I have an axle out at the moment, but no camera, sorry.

In case it helps:

The filed area starts 1 inch from the end of the shaft, and is 1/2 inch wide. The depth of the filed area is just sufficient to remove the thread from the centre of the cut (ie, its about the thread depth).

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[DaGasMan]

Hi, I have an axle out at the moment, but no camera, sorry.

In case it helps:

The filed area starts 1 inch from the end of the shaft, and is 1/2 inch wide. The depth of the filed area is just sufficient to remove the thread from the centre of the cut (ie, its about the thread depth).

Best Regards,

Adrian

Thank you Adrian. That’s exactly what I needed to know. Now I just need to file carefully to
keep them neat and even. I will follow up with photos, but only if it comes out ok. lol

 

[DaGasMan]

Ok, I started off well...

 

[DaGasMan]

... and had great success.

 

[Fred Green]

Hello,

Is this a Columbia only thing? I haven't seen this on any Dayton-Huffman.

Fred
Sparta

 

[DaGasMan]

Could be. I’m doing a G519 Columbia tribute with a ’42 Westfield frame.
I noticed your axels didn’t seem to have the notches, but were still 3/8”
diameter. Possibly a difference between Huffman and Columbia forks?
Maybe not, as these forks are from a 1940’s girls Columbia and not an
original G519 Columbia. Someone else with both types of forks would
have to confirm or refute the axel groove mystery. For now, I’m moving
on to the next hurdle. Spokes.

 

[Fred Green]

Pete,

If your buddy can't get them I have 110 10 5/8" 120 g spokes sitting in the basement. I have 42 more coming next week.

Fred

 

[DaGasMan]

That’s another mind bender for me too. Do I take to the task of drilling out the
Bendix K 36-11 to accommodate 10 ga. spokes for my original G519 rim?
Or do I simply go with 11 ga. spokes (I’m told they’ll work with the rim) and
wait for a reasonably priced original hub. The axel is one thing, but there’s a
part of me that doesn’t want to trash the hub if I don’t have to.
I do ppreciate your offer on the 10 ga. spokes. Thank you.