Axle re-threader. Stores inside 1/2" socket of Alpha micro skate tool (skate tool not included). Works with any 1/2" socket.

Comments by Barry:
When I was younger my axles would constantly need re-threading. I'm not sure if this was due to Destructo's poor quality control or because I threw my board about in rages comparable to the final scene in Predator where Predator takes off his mask and fights against Arnie.

This handy little re-threader nut is great when you are out skating with your hommies and someone's nut pops off while they are k-grinding some sketchy ledge. Maybe hes lucky enough to find the nut but there is no way in hell that it's going to screw back on. He could try hammering it on--but it will probably fall off again on the next grind.

- This Axle re-threader fits perfectly inside the Alpha tools 1/2" socket meaning you won't lose it or have to carry it separately.

Comments by Gary:
Some tips on how to re-thread your axles: You will probably need a file to file down really damaged axles before using this tool. You can buy a file from any hardware store.

If the end of the axle has been mushroomed very badly and you just try to unscrew the nut with force, you will probably destroy the nut and still not be able to remove it.
What you want to do instead is actually screw the nut DOWN as much as possible. This will expose the end of the axle for you to file the mushroomed part away. Basically you need the very end of the axle to be smaller than the threaded part so just imagine you are sharpening a pencil. After its been filed down properly, you should be able to unscrew the nut without too much difficulty.

Once the nut is out, check the end of the axle again and "sharpen" it with a file if needed, before using the re-threader. Make sure you screw the re-threader down straight and not at an angle, and go slowly.... like screw it down half a turn, then back out a bit to clear the chips, then screw it down another turn... repeat until its all good. Clear out all the little metal shavings if they are getting in the way. It may also help to apply some oil.
Special thanks to Eddie from Go Sports for his great advice on how best to re-thread axles.