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Wood Derby Car

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Wood Derby Car

What You Need

  • Pine Wood Block
  • Scroll Saw or Band Saw
  • Dremel #231 Shaper/Router Table

1. Cut your basic car shape with band saw or scroll saw.











2. Routing the axle slots and creating slick custom racing lines is easy with the #231 Shaper/Router Table and #650 router bit.









3. Eliminate wind resistance by smoothing all surfaces with the #407 drum and #432 sanding band.









4. The #150 drill bit effortlessly makes strategic bottom weight adjustments that are crucial to creating a winner.



Courtesy of Dremel Tools


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