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Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car : Speed Secrets for Crossing the Finish Line First! by Troy Thorne (2012, Trade Paperback)
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The product is a book titled "Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car: Speed Secrets for Crossing the Finish Line First!" by Troy Thorne. Published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated in 2012, this trade paperback book is 136 pages long and written in English. It provides speed secrets for creating a winning Pinewood Derby car, making it suitable for children interested in crafts and hobbies. The book includes illustrations and is designed to help readers excel in the craft of building a fast Pinewood Derby car.
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PublisherFox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-101565237625
ISBN-139781565237629
eBay Product ID (ePID)117231549
Product Key Features
Book TitleBuilding the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car : Speed Secrets for Crossing the Finish Line First!
Number of Pages136 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
TopicCrafts for Children, General
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorTroy Thorne
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight14.3 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width7.5 in
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ReviewsGood Read Fast Track to Success Get the authoritative lowdown for Pinewood Derby success from Troy Thorne's Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car (Fox Chapel Publishing). Filled with helpful graphics and super photos, the book transports you from beginning car construction to prize-winning modiciations, including infor on shaping, weighting, and axle prep. $14.95 at national bookstores., Author Troy Thorne has followed up his Getting Started in Pinewood Derby publication with a new book, Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car. Starting with basic design, including cutting, attachment, lubrication and balance, the new book also includes a section offering championship secrets, offering options on how to shave seconds off a race time Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car (Fox Chapel Publishing, ISBN 978-1-56523-764.99.2-9) is priced at $14.99., You can read my review of the other four Pinewood Derby books from Fox Chapel Publishing. What you're going to find are some of the coolest books EVER on cutting, drilling, painting, balancing, and racing a pinewood derby racer. So why another book? Glad you asked. While this new book certainly has some overlap with the other three books (mainly with advice on cutting and drilling), it's the new designs and techniques that make it a nice addition to the collection.The book uses the same cartoon character, Dash Derby, and he's got two new friends, Max Design and Professor Speed. These characters provide some fun and colorful antics to the discussions that include wheel balancing, building a test track, and using tungsten weights. There are a number of new car designs (my favorite has to be Quick Comet) - templates are provided for all of them so you can duplicate the shape and style of your favorite.Like the other Fox Chapel pinewood derby books, this one is in full color, offering super-detailed photos of the various aspects of creating a racer. I'm very impressed with the simple yet easy-to-follow instructions for using a variety of tools (some hand tools and a few machine tools). The book also demonstrates two commercially available products called Derby Worx Pro Body Tool and the Derby Worx Pro-Wheel Shaver XT - I wasn't aware of these tools but based on the photos, they appear to be providing some serious benefits with their machined bodies that are used as jigs. Pinewood Derby is going high-tech!The back cover talks about additional benefits of the book that include expert priming and painting instructions to give your car an automotive-quality finish and up-to-date materials and techniques for weighting and alignment.Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car is written by Troy Thorne and is 135 pages of full-color instructions., You can read my review of the other four Pinewood Derby books from Fox Chapel Publishing. What you're going to find are some of the coolest books EVER on cutting, drilling, painting, balancing, and racing a pinewood derby racer. So why another book? Glad you asked. While this new book certainly has some overlap with the other three books (mainly with advice on cutting and drilling), it's the new designs and techniques that make it a nice addition to the collection. The book uses the same cartoon character, Dash Derby, and he's got two new friends, Max Design and Professor Speed. These characters provide some fun and colorful antics to the discussions that include wheel balancing, building a test track, and using tungsten weights. There are a number of new car designs (my favorite has to be Quick Comet) - templates are provided for all of them so you can duplicate the shape and style of your favorite. Like the other Fox Chapel pinewood derby books, this one is in full color, offering super-detailed photos of the various aspects of creating a racer. I'm very impressed with the simple yet easy-to-follow instructions for using a variety of tools (some hand tools and a few machine tools). The book also demonstrates two commercially available products called Derby Worx Pro Body Tool and the Derby Worx Pro-Wheel Shaver XT - I wasn't aware of these tools but based on the photos, they appear to be providing some serious benefits with their machined bodies that are used as jigs. Pinewood Derby is going high-tech! The back cover talks about additional benefits of the book that include expert priming and painting instructions to give your car an automotive-quality finish and up-to-date materials and techniques for weighting and alignment. Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car is written by Troy Thorne and is 135 pages of full-color instructions.
Table Of ContentHistory How to use this book Chapter 1: Planning Chapter 2: Design Chapter 3: Car Shaping Chapter 4: Weighting Chapter 5: Painting & Finishing Chapter 6: Axle Prep Chapter 7: Wheel Prep Chapter 8: Final Assembly Chapter 9: Lubrication Chapter 10: Race Day Chapter 11: Gallery of Cars
SynopsisThere is no secret to creating a winning Pinewood Derby car; all racers need is a great design and an understanding of these tips that trick their cars out for maximum speed. In three sections, this handbook takes builders from the beginning of car construction to ultimate derby-winning modifications. The "basic car" section addresses broad building concerns such as cutting the design, attaching and lubricating the wheels, and balancing the weight. "Winning car" secrets include extending the vehicle base, polishing axles, and modifying and aligning the wheels. Finally, the championship techniques of the "ultimate car" are revealed, allowing builders to shave those last tenths of a second off their times and go home with the trophy., There is no secret to creating a winning pinewood derby car; all racers need is a great design and an understanding of these tips that trick their cars out for maximum speed. In three sections, this handbook takes builders from the beginning of car construction to ultimate derby-winning modifications. The "basic car" section addresses broad building concerns such as cutting the design, attaching and lubricating the wheels, and balancing the weight. "Winning car" secrets include extending the vehicle base, polishing axles, and modifying and aligning the wheels. Finally, the championship techniques of the "ultimate car" are revealed, allowing builders to shave those last tenths of a second off their times and go home with the trophy., A Pinewood Derby® winning dad and Scoutmaster shows you his "ultimate car" championship techniques that will allow you to shave those last tenths of a second off your time and go home with the trophy.
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- Mar 02, 2023
Great resource
A much-needed resource, if you want to build a fast derby car. Easy to understand instructions and suggestions to get the most speed out of your car. This is the 3rd time I have been involved in building a car and this gives several tips that I never would have thought to try. Also, very informative on ways to get young people involved in the building process.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 18, 2020
Every Beginner needs a Beginning...
Great book to build a winning car. Easy steps to follow and clear instructions. I found out the hard way that you need more than just the internet to win. Buy this if you want to be able to compete!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 03, 2024
Awesome book
Awesome bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
