2009 Pinewood Derby Car #1 (Step 12, the finished painting stand)
I drill 2 small (1/8) holes in the bottom of the car, I copy the position of the holes onto a spare plank of wood, drill the same holes into the spare wood, then insert and glue two equal length pieces of rod as the supports for the car.
I position the rods a bit further apart at the top and let them set that way. This will give a snug, worry free fit when you place you car on top for painting.
This is a nice easy way to make a painting stand for the spray paint to come later.
Next up is the first weigh in. Before we go any further (let alone paint) I have to figure out how much weight is needed and figure out placement. A good scale to use is the post office, the key is not to exceed about 4.5-4.7 oz., the coats of paint can always add that extra bit.
More to come.
2009 Pinewood Derby Car #1 (Step 12, the finished painting stand)
I drill 2 small (1/8) holes in the bottom of the car, I copy the position of the holes onto a spare plank of wood, drill the same holes into the spare wood, then insert and glue two equal length pieces of rod as the supports for the car.
I position the rods a bit further apart at the top and let them set that way. This will give a snug, worry free fit when you place you car on top for painting.
This is a nice easy way to make a painting stand for the spray paint to come later.
Next up is the first weigh in. Before we go any further (let alone paint) I have to figure out how much weight is needed and figure out placement. A good scale to use is the post office, the key is not to exceed about 4.5-4.7 oz., the coats of paint can always add that extra bit.
More to come.