Recent content by Sawdust Addict

Well run and fun event Dave. Loved the high enthusiasm level with both adults and kids. Really saw a focus on racers that improved from last year and those that were looking to improve on this year. You might want to encourage some of those to join in on the PWDRacing races now that the...

No offence taken (can't imagine getting my undies in a bundle over playing with little wooden cars with my kids and friends). I was just answering a question. But yes, while I think the rule should remain for scout divisions, a clarification in the rules for open class would be a good...

Hey, it was good to put a face on a name Alphonso. The rule is enforced for the scout divisions. By consensus it is relaxed for the open. With specific regards to Lightnin’ boy’s “Jack Butler” it is the gold standard around here. For us it wouldn’t be the same without it to chase. My...

Where in MN? PWDRacing (PWDRacing.com) in Rosemount has a track , workshop and helpful people available.

There but for some good fortune that might have been my build. Last year with twin Lion scouts I was thrust into PWD. Armed with DW tools and a book on making a fast car from my scout shop, and a series of youtube videos on making an I-beam car we muddled through pack and district with 1st and...

Mr Slick from PWDRacing took our cars to Omaha for us and brought back the cars, trophies, and swag so I don't know how shipping is handled.

This year was my boys first Mid America. They took 1st and 5th in Tiger graphite and a 4th in the finals. They took 1st and 2nd in Tiger oil with 7th and 9th in the finals. We had a district race the following weekend so not having the time to switch out wheels (lightened on the inside not...

I did figure out ow to get nylon strips through the bore; thanks for the idea. The other options I mentioned were micro brushes http://microbrush.com/products/applicators/microbrush-tube-series/ and super floss https://oralb.com/en-us/products/super-floss

bores are .040. I was planning on using the regular bore prep polishes, but he only items I can find that fit to apply and work within the bore are dental items such as fine dental brushes ("tweener type") and super floss with a stiffened end and a thicker fuzzy middle section. I figure...

Suggestions for prepping the bores on those tiny little bores on needle wheels would be greatly appreciated.