Thank you and Sugar Pine Sources

[CVRacing]

First off, I just want to say thank you to everyone on this forum for sharing your knowledge about pinewood derby. I created some tip videos this year to share with our church before our AWANA Grand Prix in an attempt to get more people interested. Much of what I have learned and implemented has come from all of you. I took first place in the adult class this year, we race on a 32' Best Track with The Champ timer. My cars best time was 2.5388, which is my best time. Thank you again for all of your suggestions and advice.

I was wondering if anyone could share were they purchase sugar pine from I am having a hard time finding a source online. I have been using basswood which is easy to find but it seems many of you recommend sugar pine.

 

[TRE]

I use basswood

 

[bryan]

I found some on eBay, it wasn’t cheap but enough to make 50-90 1/4 inch cars. In other words a lifetime supply. Last time I checked the seller had another lot.

 

[CVRacing]

I found some on eBay, it wasn’t cheap but enough to make 50-90 1/4 inch cars. In other words a lifetime supply. Last time I checked the seller had another lot.

Thanks Bryan, I did do some searching on eBay, just didn't find much.

 

[CVRacing]

I use basswood

Thank you TRE, I might just have to stick with basswood since it is so much easier to find. I have nothing against Basswood just thought I would try some sugar pine since it comes up in the forums a lot.

 

[bryan]

Thanks Bryan, I did do some searching on eBay, just didn't find much.

Here’s a lifetime supply if you’re going thin. Same guy I got mine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Suga...773928?hash=item2f2ac14c28:g:5DQAAOSwwFNcL39c

 

[CVRacing]

Here’s a lifetime supple. Same guy I got mine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Suga...773928?hash=item2f2ac14c28:g:5DQAAOSwwFNcL39c

Thank you, Bryan, I did see this the other day but wasn't sure what old growth meant.

 

[bryan]

Thank you, Bryan, I did see this the other day but wasn't sure what old growth meant.

Old growth wood generally has tighter grain and is from hundred/thousand year old trees. Most wood at big box stores was planted 50 years ago.

 

[KyleBCostco]

Isn't young growth lighter? Just thinking less rings, faster growth, softer wood, better drills?? Maybe I'm wrong, just what I was thinking...

 

[bryan]

Isn't young growth lighter? Just thinking less rings, faster growth, softer wood, better drills?? Maybe I'm wrong, just what I was thinking...

Young wood probably weighs less. I'm trying my hand at a few laser cut 1/4 inch cars that should weigh 7-9 grams so strength is my first prioirty.