Derby Talk

I know about the solenoid releases and the issues that are tied to them. I was thinking of using an energized electro magnet to hold the gate closed on one side of the gate and a microswitch on the other (to minimize magnetic/electrical interference). When you hit the button to cut the energy to the...

Laser finish line (one per lane)
Magnetic remote starter with timer switch built in
Tongue & groove wood/plastic for the track (cheap laminate flooring?)
Acrylic track (I know, expensive but could be cool looking)

Has anyone tried applying a thin coat of super glue (after polishing) to the bore of the wheels and then adding graphite so that the graphite is glued into the bore, then after that has dried/cured add more graphite after the axel has been inserted?

Thanks for the info. Looks like I have a basic shopping list. I picked up a digital scale from HF when it was on sale for $10 to replace our prior one from stamps.com that died. We went with tungsten barrel & bullet weights from the fishing dept at the local sporting goods store. I was looking a...

I have a question, what if you put the teflon on and then wipe off, would adding graphite and/or moly afterwards give an advatage over just graphite and/or moly?

I am looking for a list of tools in based on the following: Essential tools (1st Level)? Tools that to take it to the next level? Tools that are nice to have but your life will not end without? Is rubbing compound useful, how about auto polishing compound? Also, where can I find the online alignment...