weight ? for Pinewood derby car builders

dunng · 01-12-2009, 11:21 AM

Here's some pointers.. http://www.abc-pinewood-derby.com/sp...crets-book.htm

and http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/question169.htm

Thaplumbr · 01-12-2009, 06:42 PM

Graphite does good on the wheel axles, Good luck, and please post some pics!!!

Starscream · 01-12-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaplumbr

Graphite does good on the wheel axles, Good luck, and please post some pics!!!

We want pics!

Opusfxd · 01-12-2009, 06:56 PM

You gotta work the wheels and axles to do anything. BTW, www.scoutstuff.org now has colored wheels.

Now back to the weight, you can go stupid on all the physics and engineering that goes into where the weight goes posted on the internet. I seem to put mine right in front of the rear axle and up a bit. It has to do with the profile of the track I've been running on.

Have fun and good luck.

smitdavi · 01-12-2009, 07:45 PM

lol...Pinewood derby was the reason I joined the Scouts. Can still remember the cars Dad and I built.

Seanohue · 01-13-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by smitdavi

lol...Pinewood derby was the reason I joined the Scouts. Can still remember the cars Dad and I built.

still have my 1st place trophy from like 12 years ago

smokeyandthebandit05 · 01-13-2009, 09:51 AM

Just asking what shape did u choose? I have found something like a slight wedge works amazing. I try and find one of my old cars

Footbag · 01-13-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Thaplumbr

Graphite does good on the wheel axles, Good luck, and please post some pics!!!

Graphite does wonders!

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dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: weight ? for Pinewood derby car builders Here's some pointers.. http://www.abc-pinewood-derby.com/sp...crets-book.htm and http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/question169.htm __________________ MassHole Banter

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Thaplumbr Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Leroy Location: Jacksonville Arkansas Posts: 585 Trading: (58)	Re: weight ? for Pinewood derby car builders Graphite does good on the wheel axles, Good luck, and please post some pics!!! __________________ Proud to be a TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS FAN!!

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Opusfxd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Up against Denver's mountains Posts: 270 Trading: (5)	Re: weight ? for Pinewood derby car builders You gotta work the wheels and axles to do anything. BTW, www.scoutstuff.org now has colored wheels. Now back to the weight, you can go stupid on all the physics and engineering that goes into where the weight goes posted on the internet. I seem to put mine right in front of the rear axle and up a bit. It has to do with the profile of the track I've been running on. Have fun and good luck.

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smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: weight ? for Pinewood derby car builders lol...Pinewood derby was the reason I joined the Scouts. Can still remember the cars Dad and I built.

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smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: weight ? for Pinewood derby car builders Just asking what shape did u choose? I have found something like a slight wedge works amazing. I try and find one of my old cars __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3 Last edited by smokeyandthebandit05; 01-13-2009 at 09:56 AM.