Build times

[zigzag]

just curious how long it takes folks to cut out a car body and what they use to route out the body.

Takes me 35min with a HF mini mill (a lot of that time just getting the rear pockets just big enough while not being too big). About 5-7 min to sand. Pre-covering takes me just about 45min per body.

How about you?

 

[B_Regal Racing]

~ 3 to 4 hours (scroll saw, shape, sand, brace axles, and cover weight pocket) - to get it like I want it. Don't ask about fenders - they take longer

 

[e/o]

I'd say it takes me around 75 minutes, because I use all hand tools.

 

[Reecedad]

90 seconds on my laser. Lol

 

[Pinewood Outlaw]

Takes me about a hour and half for ladder body. Bodies are 5/16" thick...I drill several 3/8 holes about 1/4" deep. Then use dremel with router bits to finish it up. Basic wedge takes less time.

 

[Mojo Racing]

The speed of the car isn't in how long it takes to build a car...

I always tell the cubs I coach. The faster you build your car, the slower it will go.

You will eventually rush through a process or miss a step.

Think of the 5 P's

Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance.



I have a car that has taken me more than 4 weeks to finish so far..... mainly because I am not motivated. LOL

 

[e/o]

Plus the longer you spend on your body, the longer you can put off wheel prep.

 

[Mojo Racing]

LOL!!!

Not for me. I build the car from the wheels, axles, body. It makes it a LOT easier.

For the 2017 MOTM, I built 20 car bodies. 9 of those raced in that race, and only two others ever made it to the track afterward. A waste of almost half of the builds.

 

[speed bump]

The speed of the car isn't in how long it takes to build a car...

I always tell the cubs I coach. The faster you build your car, the slower it will go.

You will eventually rush through a process or miss a step.

Think of the 5 P's

Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance.



I have a car that has taken me more than 4 weeks to finish so far..... mainly because I am not motivated. LOL

we are not playing pool mojo! Point Push and Pray works for pool.

 

[Mojo Racing]

HAHAhahaha... yeahhhhh....

the only similarity in pool in pinewood derby is they both start with P

 

[zigzag]

LOL!!!

Not for me. I build the car from the wheels, axles, body. It makes it a LOT easier.

For the 2017 MOTM, I built 20 car bodies. 9 of those raced in that race, and only two others ever made it to the track afterward. A waste of almost half of the builds.

That’s the other big variable - number of car bodies that actually move forward and race. Ignoring for a moment I am not racing at the moment - no more that 1 out of 4 bodies ever makes it through to race ready in my world.

 

[DuckOfAllTrades]

I prefer the four C’s

Cheat, Charm (the inspectors so they will pass you) and Crush Competion.

 

[Bw56]

"Cheat, Charm (the inspectors so they will pass you) and Crush Competion." I'll be watching for you. Thanks for the heads up. LOL

 

[DuckOfAllTrades]

"Cheat, Charm (the inspectors so they will pass you) and Crush Competion." I'll be watching for you. Thanks for the heads up. LOL

Good thing it’s April the 1st! Wouldn’t cheat if you paid me to.

 

[Walker racing]

LOL!!!

Not for me. I build the car from the wheels, axles, body. It makes it a LOT easier.

For the 2017 MOTM, I built 20 car bodies. 9 of those raced in that race, and only two others ever made it to the track afterward. A waste of almost half of the builds.

You can give me them bodies lol