Tag Archives: Pinewood Derby

PWD Trivia Cards

I’ve been wanting to do this for a while now, so with the downtime today, it provided the perfect opportunity. During our Pinewood Derby in JanuaryI had created a manual version of Pinewood Derby Trivia cards that I used to … Continue reading

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Cars complete, ready for weigh in

My son finished his car this evening — he was quite pleased with it.  So now…  all that is left is weigh in tomorrow evening at the pack meeting then race day this Saturday. Here is how they all turned … Continue reading

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PWD Car Painting Tip

Last year I wrote about the use of small $.99 clear storage bins that made for a great dust-free environment for letting paint dry.  This year I stumbled upon another little helpful resource. My son tends to like to want … Continue reading

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PWD Build Clinic #1 complete

A GREAT 3 hour clinic today helping the boys build their cars.  It was really cool to see the boys and their pride grow as their creations took shape.  One more clinic to go before race day. On the home … Continue reading

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PWD Time!

Tis that time of year again…  time for the annual pinewood derby.  Tomorrow is our first clinic for the boys.  Should be a great time!

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Race day has come and gone

So today was race day!  The cars have been ready for a few days and they finally made it to the track. Dan’s car did very well, compared to last year.  Last year his car placed a horrible last place … Continue reading

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Race day is a comin!

Ah… the construction phase is over, we are ready for race day! Today was the final pinewood derby build clinic for our pack.  From the look of things, cars are starting to come along nicely.  Several cool cars by the … Continue reading

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Pinewood Derby Car Building Tip

Here’s a little tip for when building pinewood derby cars — especially when it’s cold out. I picked up these little organization tubs (with lids) at Home Depot for $.99 each.  They are the perfect size for placing the car … Continue reading

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It’s that time of year again…

Yep…  time to break out the coping saws, wood rasps, sand paper, and paint — it’s pinewood derby time! Our pack has held two separate clinics for kids and their parents to assist their boys with building their cars.  I … Continue reading

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