Is it legal to polish Pinewood Derby axles?

Official derby axles from the official kit that are lathed and polished to remove all imperfections. Axles are legal in all races. Axle shaft is lathed to remove burrs and crimp marks from manufacturing to significantly improve your car speed….

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What is the most aerodynamic shape for a Pinewood Derby car?

simple wedge
But aerodynamics rule the day, and the best shape is a simple wedge. Just like a spoiler on the rear of a sports car, the wedge shape allows as much air to flow over the top of the car without hinderance while keeping the car pinned to the track.

Can you modify Pinewood Derby wheels?

There are multiple cutting sides to a reamer so that it will leave a consistent smooth finish. At Derby Dust we have determined that the best possible inner diameter is, of course, what the BSA engineers designed it to be. That is the reamer size we use. This is the first modification that we do.

Should you sand pinewood derby car wheels?

In the past, pinewood derby wheels had a mold mark on the wheel tread that had to be removed by sanding. The new wheels no longer have a mold mark. Sanding can still help by removing variations in the wheel circumference making the wheel rounder but sanding is no longer as necessary as it was.

Should you sand your Pinewood Derby wheels?

What kind of axles are used in Pinewood Derby?

BSA axles from the BSA Cub Scout pinewood derby car kit, deburred, polished, bent 2.5 degrees and graphite-coated to minimize friction. Official BSA Axles, lathed and polished. Straightened, deburred and crimp marks removed before polishing. Our track test show an average speed increase of over a third of a second.

How big should a pinewood derby car be?

Decide on the design of your Pinewood Derby car and then choose a template accordingly. The finished racing car must utilize all the 9 pieces available with the building kit. It should not weigh more that 150 gms or 5 ounces.

Are there any free pinewood derby car templates?

There are free Pinewood Derby Templates to help you with the car structure. Building a racing car for Pinewood Derby is no doubt fun but the Scouts are often in need of a guide while building up the car. The Pinewood Derby car Templates download come as a handy help here with their readymade car blueprints.

What’s the thrill of the pinewood derby race?

It’s always an amazing experience to take part in the historical Pinewood Derby race for every Scout. However, added to the thrill of chasing at the race, it’s also exciting to build up one’s own racing wheel for the esteemed event. > What is Pinewood Derby?