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- Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:35 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Any value in this graphite packing technique?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8293
Re: Any value in this graphite packing technique?
We use a 50/50 mix of graphite and 91% only to insure full graphite coverage on axle and inside wheel hub. Let dry out for 24hrs. Hand spin then, test run on track. Add race graphite when ready to race.
- Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:24 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: How do you keep / get graphite off the paint job??
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20600
Re: How do you keep / get graphite off the paint job??
A good paint job. A good sealer/top coat. Compound, then wax will put a protective finish on the car. When graphite does get on the car, use cooking oil to get off. Small amount on a rag and wipe it off until all gone. It will clean off dry to the touch with a good shine.
- Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:41 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Problems with car on stop section
- Replies: 33
- Views: 26327
Re: Problems with car on stop section
You may just need to clean the stop section of your track with denatured alcohall.
- Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:09 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: #44 drill bit
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3570
#44 drill bit
Has anyone ever seen a #44 drill bit with a larger shank?
If so direct us how to get one.
If so direct us how to get one.
- Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:15 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Rail Riding ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4101
Rail Riding ?
Do you cant the front wheel as well as drift it into the rail?
What deg cant on the rear wheels?
What deg cant on the rear wheels?
- Thu May 03, 2007 5:24 am
- Forum: General Car/Truck Racer Topics
- Topic: Outlawed Parts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10340
Re: Outlawed Parts
The concept of Pinewood Derby is about the Scout and parent working together to build the car.
Not buying parts or a car to race.
Work with what you have in a kit or buy extra kits from The Boy Scouts.
Working together and pride in what the two of you built will go a long way in your sons life.
Not buying parts or a car to race.
Work with what you have in a kit or buy extra kits from The Boy Scouts.
Working together and pride in what the two of you built will go a long way in your sons life.
- Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:06 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Taking heat for last yrs win.....What to do?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 42746
Re: Taking heat for last yrs win.....What to do?
Both of you need to keep your heads up. You are doing the right thing.
The parent/Scout who puts out the extra efforts reap the rewards.
His mine is a open book that is willing to learn from you.
The parent/Scout who puts out the extra efforts reap the rewards.
His mine is a open book that is willing to learn from you.
- Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:09 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Making the wood stronger
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8426
Re: Making the wood stronger
Minwax makes a wood hardener product that's works well.
It adds very little to no weight.
It's a very thin resin that sands smooth.
It adds very little to no weight.
It's a very thin resin that sands smooth.
- Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:51 am
- Forum: Space Derby
- Topic: Cool colors while keeping it light
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13068
Re: Cool colors while keeping it light
Hi-Liter markers are the best way to go without adding any weight.
- Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:45 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Wing or wedge?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12476
Re: Wing or wedge?
I would go with the Wing. We have been doing very well with them.
- Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:09 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: baked derby blocks ????
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23497
Re: baked derby blocks ????
We do all of our blocks. HHeavy blocks drop + - 20 grams(sap) light blocks drop around 10 grams.
Mark/layout first.
Bake 325 deg. for 2hrs.
Put in zip-lock bag affter cool down in oven.
We get below 1/2 oz then think about adding weight.
Seal and paint.
Mark/layout first.
Bake 325 deg. for 2hrs.
Put in zip-lock bag affter cool down in oven.
We get below 1/2 oz then think about adding weight.
Seal and paint.
- Tue Feb 07, 2006 3:23 am
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: How light is your body?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 19996
Re: How light is your body?
We try to get .5oz or less on a Wing.
- Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:52 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Graphit on wheels?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20730
Re: Graphit on wheels?
YES THE TREAD SURFACE.
- Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:09 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Graphit on wheels?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20730
Graphit on wheels?
Can yall HELP!
Pros and Cons of this.
What do you do?
Pros and Cons of this.
What do you do?
- Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:14 pm
- Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
- Topic: Wheel size
- Replies: 24
- Views: 22170
Re: Wheel size
I would tend to think that a larger and lighter wheel would be a slight advantage. Due to the fact of less turning, thus less use of graphite.