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Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets : Design and Build the Ultimate Car by David Meade (2006, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherFox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-101565232917
ISBN-139781565232914
eBay Product ID (ePID)50494963
Product Key Features
Book TitlePinewood Derby Speed Secrets : Design and Build the Ultimate Car
Number of Pages120 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicWoodwork, Automotive
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorDavid Meade
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width8 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"If you want to improve on last year's finish...this book is for you." -Don Murphy, founder of the Pinewood Derby, Once racers have mastered the thrill of building a Derby car, they might be ready to go on to David Meade's book Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets: Design and Build the Ultimate Car. Meade features the same photographer as the previous book and offers the same clear instructions as well as excellent advice. All instructions are within regulation, and the book is officially licensed by the Boy Scouts of America. The author notes that the "Pinewood Derby strengthens relationships, while promoting craftsmanship and healthy competition." The book begins with a brief history of the Pinewood Derby and quickly moves on to the car plans. These are not mere templates; they are aerodynamic discussions! Readers are told how to maximize potential energy, reduce friction, and reduce wheel inertia. And this is barely the beginning. Great detail is given to weight placement, wheelbase length, lubrication, and so much more. There are so many details and ideas that I never would have dreamed possible. It never would have occurred to me to sand inside a wheel bore, late alone taper an axle head to reduce friction. The author has thought of everything. And then he tested and retested and made certain he had the best possible methods mastered. The step-by-step instructions are clear and concise, and they really will help you create the ultimate Pinewood Derby racecar.
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal796.15/6
Table Of ContentA History of the Pinewood DerbyHow to Use This BookChapter 1: Getting Started in the Pinewood DerbyBe SafeA Scout is TruthworthyLet Your Child Begin the CarThe Three Basic Principles of Speedgeneral Guidelines for Car DesignChapter 2: Building the car BodyThe Winning CarThe Champion CarThe Ultimate CarChapter 3: Axle PreparationThe Winning AxlesThe Champion AxlesThe Ultimate AxlesChapter 4: Wheel PreparationThe Winning WheelsThe Champion WheelsThe Ultimate WheelsChapter 5: Putting it All TogetherAttaching the WheelsWheel AlignmentFinal Wheel LubricationBreaking Them InThe 20 Second-TestThe Final WeighingGallery of Winning CarsExtra PatternsDesign Your Own Car
SynopsisThe Insider's Guide to Building the Fastest Car"If you want to compete successfully your first time out, or improve on last year's finish, this book is for you." - Don Murphy, Founder, Pinewood DerbyWith hundreds of color photographs, and clear diagrams and illustrations, this is the only book on the market to guide parents and children through the process of building a winning Pinewood Derby racecar. Step-by-step instructions enable readers to build the car body, prepare the axles and improve the wheels with minimal tools. As an undefeated derby racer and parent, author David Meade gives parents the inside secrets that will separate their children from the rest of the pack., First timers and seasoned competitors alike can separate themselves from the rest of the pack with these speed secrets from an undefeated pinewood derby champ. Includes hundreds of photos and diagrams for making the fastest Pinewood Derby car in the race., The Insider's Guide to Building the Fastest Car "If you want to compete successfully your first time out, or improve on last year's finish, this book is for you." - Don Murphy, Founder, Pinewood Derby With hundreds of color photographs, and clear diagrams and illustrations, this is the only book on the market to guide parents and children through the process of building a winning Pinewood Derby racecar. Step-by-step instructions enable readers to build the car body, prepare the axles and improve the wheels with minimal tools. As an undefeated derby racer and parent, author David Meade gives parents the inside secrets that will separate their children from the rest of the pack.
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- Mar 29, 2016
Good ideas
There are lots of good ideas to increase the speed of your pinewood Derby car in this book. We used a few of them so far. We will be using more next year.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
