ljo
Green Lumber
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Post by ljo on Feb 12, 2010 13:24:25 GMT -6
I just found out our district race is strict on using the stock axle slots. This means we will be building a new car in the next 8 days!
Does anyone have any advice on getting the nails in straight and square without damaging the wood. Also any easy (fast) alignment tips would be great, as we typically drill our bodies.
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Post by blizzard on Feb 12, 2010 13:53:51 GMT -6
I would recommend the pro body tool. It places the pilot hole at the top of the slot and is straight. The pro body jig also works, but I believe makes the holes higher in the body where you would have to tape a couple of hacksaw blades together and saw the slots deeper.
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Post by azgreg on Feb 12, 2010 14:27:28 GMT -6
Yep, drill your holes and then cut your slots betwen them.
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ljo
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Post by ljo on Feb 12, 2010 14:37:46 GMT -6
So I could just cut slots between my current axle holes and keep the same car. Thanks!
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ljo
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Post by ljo on Feb 21, 2010 12:50:10 GMT -6
It work well! He placed first in the Tiger cubs, making it to the final 8. He placed 6th in the finals. His times averaged 2.94 seconds and first place was bringing in 2.88s pretty consistently.
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Post by Lucky 13 on Feb 22, 2010 1:16:06 GMT -6
It work well! He placed first in the Tiger cubs, making it to the final 8. He placed 6th in the finals. His times averaged 2.94 seconds and first place was bringing in 2.88s pretty consistently. Congrats on a great finish !! Lucky 13 |
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Post by clydesdale on Feb 23, 2010 19:51:07 GMT -6
I do not understand something here. If you had to use the stock axle slots, then what did you need the hack saw for? I understand the pro body tool to square things up and clear up the slots, but I don't think you would be able to drill new holes and then create slots, right?
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Post by azgreg on Feb 24, 2010 11:41:40 GMT -6
he did'nt use the stoco axle slots, he made his own by drilling holes and then sawing across from hole to hole to make new slots.
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ljo
Green Lumber
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Post by ljo on Mar 7, 2010 18:08:15 GMT -6
That's correct. I initially used the pro body tool to drill axle holes. Rather than build a new car to conform to the district rules we just connected the dots. There are always, "two ways to skin a cat." Also wheel base was kept in the BSA stock location.
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Post by mindya987 on Oct 17, 2010 7:18:23 GMT -6
Just saying hi, my son has become a huge fan of these Derby cars and I am just looking to learn a little about the sport
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46u
Pine Head
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Post by 46u on Feb 20, 2012 18:01:07 GMT -6
I know it is a little late but the Pro axle installer works great.
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