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- Wed Jan 14, 2015 12:06 pm
- Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
- Topic: Pinewood Derby Car Weight
- Replies: 6
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Re: Pinewood Derby Car Weight
We have a digital scale. If I remember, they use a digital at the race also.
- Wed Jan 14, 2015 11:43 am
- Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
- Topic: Pinewood Derby Car Weight
- Replies: 6
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Pinewood Derby Car Weight
Hi all, I am absolutely horrible at building anything and have had two nightmare races so far with my son. I want him to do well in his race, but I also want him to finish the race as the last two years he didn't (my fault). I am hoping that the third year is the charm as they say. We have his car b...
- Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:15 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Weights in a very thin car
- Replies: 11
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Weights in a very thin car
I have another question. This is my first time building a pinewood derby car and the shape was chosen from one of a dozen or so on the derbymonkeygarage website. Here is the car: https://www.derbymonkeygarage.com/images/00FreeTempBullet.pdf" target="_blank As you can see, this car is very ...
- Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:57 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Using pencil lead for lubricant
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11110
Re: Using pencil lead for lubricant
Thank you all for the answers. This is the same guy who advised me to place my weights in the front and shape the car like a tear-drop. I don’t think I’ll be listening to him from what I researched on the Internet. I went out and bought some graphite. It wasn’t that expensive. Thanks again.
- Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:38 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Using pencil lead for lubricant
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11110
Using pencil lead for lubricant
Hi, a friend of mine stated that instead of buying any graphite for lubricant, I should just use a pencil and run the lead back and forth over the nail/axle. This will make the car faster when rolling down the track.
has anyone tried this or is my leg being pulled?
has anyone tried this or is my leg being pulled?