Pinewood Derby Car Bodies

In this video I'll show you three different pinewood derby bodies. I'll show you how I'd cut the block of wood the comes in the kit, I'll show you the laser bodies I use, and I'll show you an alternative stick body. Stay to the end for a chance to win a laser cut body!

[@user-dk6sh8sr9n]

Found build examples fascinating

[@mikemcguire2550]

Thank you! I’m happy you found it interesting

[@AthruZ1111]

...such shiningly clean explanations of what you are doing and why you are doing it. you have an intuitive feel for this work! ...keep experimenting!

[@mikemcguire2550]

Thank you!

[@rmack5649]

Excellent video

[@mikemcguire2550]

Thanks again!

Good tips on weight and stability.

[@mikemcguire2550]

thank you!

[@smck2648]

Thanks for the quick response. One more question: Have you ever tried to use structural 2 part expanding foam instead of balsa?

[@mikemcguire2550]

I have never tried that

[@smck2648]

Great vid ... what is your preferred glue?

[@mikemcguire2550]

An CA glue will be fine. I use gorilla super glue because that's what my local hardware store supplies.

[@rallyfox327]

Nice video. What is the reasoning for cutting the nose and tail of the body and adding wood to the nose instead of just cutting the pockets where they need to be? I'm assuming you're adding a different species wood as a nose piece?

[@mikemcguire2550]

I’m removing 1/4” from the rear of the car and adding it to the front so I can move the weight more to the rear of the car

[@danschuster9174]

Yup....noticed our Menards (Marion, IA) no longer carries the plywood either. Another great video!

[@mikemcguire2550]

Thank you Dan!

[@shankargaikwad6388]

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Curious what laser cutter you use

[@mikemcguire2550]

I use an epilog mini.

[@michaelgutierrez6564]

How do you finish the bodies? What do you use for a wrap?

[@mikemcguire2550]

I use Neato labels, super glossy vinyl labels. I buy them on amazon