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Where do you drill a pinewood derby car?
Drill Weight Holes in your Pinewood Derby Car
- Drill evenly spaced 3/8″ holes for steel and tungsten cylinder weights.
- For drilling weight holes in the back, bottom and side of the car.
- Drill straight into the car block or at an angle to match the slope of wedge type cars.
Should I sand the wheels on a pinewood derby car?
In the past, pinewood derby wheels had a mold mark on the wheel tread that had to be removed by sanding. The new wheels no longer have a mold mark. Sanding can still help by removing variations in the wheel circumference making the wheel rounder but sanding is no longer as necessary as it was.
Do you glue Pinewood Derby axles?
7. Create Glue Holes: Glue the axles firmly in their holes to ensure that they stay perfectly placed, but make sure you don’t get glue on your wheels. 8. Add Weight: Remember to make your Pinewood Derby car as heavy as the rules allow.
What do I need to make a pinewood derby car?
These first three items are included with the BSA Pinewood Derby Racer kit. You don’t have to use the included wood block, but check your Pack rules before using some other axles and/or wheels. Most rulebooks require that you use wheels and axles from an official BSA kit.
What are the rules for making a derby car?
The car must have been made during the current year (year in which derby is being held). Cannot use previous years’ cars. Wheel bearings, washers and bushings are prohibited. The car shall not ride on springs.
Where was the first pinewood derby race held?
When the first Pinewood Derby race was held in Manhattan Beach, CA, in 1953, one of the purest forms of competition was born. Simply put: who can build the fastest car to run down a straight track.
How can I make a car out of wood?
Sketch on a piece of paper the size of your block of wood. Some ideas are above, but pretty much any shape will do. The fastest cars look like a wedge, with the front narrow. If you or someone who will help you is very good at cutting wood, you can do something fancy (like a hot dog or a car with windows.)