How Do You Make A Pinewood Derby Car?
From the earliest days of cub scouts, derby car races have been a highlight for many boys. And, in the case of the adults who can’t forget the glory days, it continues to be the source of excitement for dad’s either racing their own cars or helping their boys make their first car. Go Derby Car, Go! Step 1 Draw your basic design on a piece of paper. You can get several ideas by doing an image search for “derby cars”, or by looking at real cars, toy cars, or images from your own imagination. The key is to make it sleek , light, and fast. Step 2 Draw with a pencil the chosen design across the wooden body of your car. Make sure both sides or even and equally formed. Step 3 With a jig saw, cut out the basic shape. Step 4 Use a Dremel, a lightweight drill with special attachments, with the sander, router, or rotary attachments to fine tune and smooth out the cuts, make the curves sleek, and add minute details. Step 5 Attach the lead or weights. Depending what types of weights your kit includ
