How To Cut A Pinewood Derby Car. Pinewood derby cars work on basic newtonian physics. If you want your car to be a speed demon, you need to reduce the friction between the wheel and the axle. I thought it would be cool if i made a pinewood derby car that looked like a super car, like the laferrari, but i have no idea how to approach something like that.
Use a metal file to smooth out the grooves created.
Cutting your pinewood derby car can take a long time (and be very frustrating) if you don't have the right tools. The race of miniature cars on a pinewood derby track is an event that is anticipated and enjoyed by boy scouts and their fathers every spring. === if you or someone who will help you is very good at cutting wood, you can do something fancy (like a hot dog or a car with windows.) if its your first time. Cut out the car's body. After that, sand with a 60 grain sandpaper. In most races, a pinewood derby car's weight is limited to 5 ounces. Next, cut 4 lattice strips. I wish i had done this before cutting the rough silhouette.
