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by coalminer78
Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: First time running the Race
Replies: 6
Views: 8102

First time running the Race

I will be running the Logan County Pinewood Derby Race this year. My first time. I have Philip Hamm out of Bloomington handling the track and computer part, so that should run smooth. He did a good job last year for the other pack that hosted it. My question is what should I watch for? What have you...
by coalminer78
Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Building a cubmobile & tips and hints.
Replies: 63
Views: 136065

Re: Building a cubmobile & tips and hints.

I used all thread and nuts for the axles. My wheels wer ball bearing so it worked well. I used those metal half thing I found at the store. I believe they are used to hold conduit to the wall but worked here. I dont have many places to find stuff around here so it was a easy way to get it going and ...
by coalminer78
Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:57 pm
Forum: General Off Topic
Topic: Boy Scout License plates for Illinois !!
Replies: 2
Views: 6901

Re: Boy Scout License plates for Illinois !!

Cool I'm from Lincoln, IL so I will have to look into this.
by coalminer78
Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:54 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Axle mounting
Replies: 5
Views: 14971

Re: Axle mounting

Thanks guys worked great and kids love it
by coalminer78
Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:55 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Axle mounting
Replies: 5
Views: 14971

Re: Axle mounting

This is for a one piece axle of round stock. This is a father-son project. At this time the pack does not do the cubmobile race. My son saw it in the book and wanted to build one. Thanks
by coalminer78
Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:48 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Axle mounting
Replies: 5
Views: 14971

Axle mounting

Any tips on mounting the axle to the 2 x 4. What to secure it with and different ways to mount it. Thanks for your help.