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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
can I borrow that when your done? Next month, I will have to demonstrate to my son that his Dad cant nail to pieces of wood together never mind construct a decent pinewood derby car. My super hero image will be shattered.
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Yeh, holler if you want some tips. Dangles and TDF gave me the most important tips: alignment, alignment, alignment - friction, friction, friction
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Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
Yup,they have all been posted on the internet.
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Originally Posted by striperman36
Did you cup the wheel-axle hole?
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Don't cup, used to cone axle hubs. Fortunately, kits starting last year have improved wheels that come pre-coned, and are a lot more competitive out of the box. The difference between the worst kid's car in the pack and the best, has gotten a lot closer - and I think that is good for the kids.
My son will do everything this year except for power tools (excepting the sander). Last night he drew out the shape on a template so this years car will be a bike, sort of, Tron
template:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...D_Template.pdf
RIJIMMY - this is a great project for you to do with your kid. I recommend you start early on it so you don't rush at the end. Also make it a bit of a science project with your kid. Not only what to do but why.
Key topics:
Friction
Alignment
Weight
and most of all FUN
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