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Furthermore, should I sand the wheels on a Pinewood Derby car?
Lightly Sanded BSA Wheels This wheel should be legal in pinewood derby races that specify any of the following: Wheel diameter must be greater than 1.18". The wheels may be slightly sanded to remove any mold marks but may not be modified in any other way.
Beside above, how can I make my Pinewood Derby wheels faster? How to Build a Fast Pinewood Derby Car in 6 Steps
- Step 1: Reduce friction to speed up your car.
- Step 2: Lubricate Axles and Wheels.
- Step 3: Prepare and Polish Axles - Essential for Speed.
- Step 4: Balance and tune your Wheels to Maxiumize Speed.
- Step 5: Add Weight to Increase Inertia.
Additionally, how do you lubricate Pinewood Derby wheels?
How to use:
- Put one drop of lubricant on an axle.
- Tip the axle so down and let the lube flow to the end of the axle.
- Insert a wheel into the axle.
- Spin the wheel several times.
- Remove the axle and wipe off the lubricant with a clean, soft rag.
- Reinsert the wheel into the axle and attach to your car.
How do you stop a Pinewood Derby car from wobbling?
Insert each axle in a drill and spin it. The axle should not wobble. Replace any axles that wobble. If your axles and wheels are good then the slots on your car block may not have been cut straight.
What do you use to polish Pinewood Derby axles?
The best polishing system for Pinewood Derby car axles is the ProMax Axle Polishing Kit. This profesional grade polishing kit consists of a total of 10 sheets of Extra Fine Wet-Dry Sandpaper and 3M Ultra-Fine Polishing Sheets.How do you polish and bend Pinewood Derby axles?
Use wet/dry sandpaper starting with CAMI 400 grit (30 micron = 30 μm = 0.03 mm). Cut the sandpaper into 1/4" strips that are several inches long. Dip the paper in water and sand the exposed portion of the axle for approximately 30 seconds with the axle rotating at high speed. Don't forget to polish under the axle head.Where do you bend Pinewood Derby axles?
One way is to first bend the axle with the Pro Axle Press and Pro Rail Rider Tool. Then, before you remove the axle, place a black dot on the head at the most downward position (6:00). When the axles are later installed the black dot will be placed straight up at the 12:00 position.Where do you put the wheels on a Pinewood Derby car?
Place the wheel/axle on the base with the pointed end of the axle up. 3. Place the Axle Guide in the axle slot. The end of the axle guide should be flush with the side of the car body.Can you paint Pinewood Derby wheels?
Painting the mock wire wheels silver and raised letters white won't make your car go any faster, but it will make it look better. Use a silver enamel model paint and a fine brush to paint the spokes. The brush should be nearly dry and gently touch the side of the brush to paint the raised spokes.How do you balance Pinewood Derby wheels?
All tires are out of balance even though they were turned on a lathe. You then balance out the wheel by removing the excess weight from the heavy side or by adding weight to the light side [by adding nail polish or something] until a balanced wheel is achieved.What makes Pinewood Derby fast?
Seven Steps for Making the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car. 1. Max out your Pinewood Derby car's weight at 5 ounces and make sure the heaviest part is about 1 inch in front of the rear axle. (Don't put it too far back, or your Pinewood Derby car will become unstable and pop a wheelie.)What is the best lubricant for pinewood derby cars?
Graphite
How much does a Pinewood Derby car weigh out of the box?
5 ounces
Are Bent Axles legal in Pinewood Derby?
Axles are LEGAL in all races. LATHED shaft and underside of axle head to remove Crimp marks and Burrs - these must be removed to make your car fast. POLISHED axle shaft to minimize friction, increasing your car speed.Where should the weight be on a Pinewood Derby car?
Weight should be placed towards the rear of the car. You can drill the weight holes in the bottom, side or rear of the car as shown in these examples. Stay at least 1/8" away from the axle slots. 
