Soapbox Derby Car Build - 1st Place

I show you how to build a soapbox derby car. I won 1st place in my local soapbox derby race with this car design. Check out my footage of the soapbox crashes by watching my Epic or Fail: Soapbox Derby video:
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Music by Joakim Karud / joakimkarud

[@fourbangingkoko6539]

So satisfying watching you cut the wood!

[@Woodified]

LOL! thanks for watching

[@ParentsandProjects]

Awesome build. Totally hope to build one of these for my boys some day.

[@Woodified]

You should! Tip make sure the bolt holding the front axel is tight and there is not a lot of play. The faster you go the less steering you need. Check out the race with the peace and love soap box here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJCtaaqFf5h6pa8. He had a loose front end and couldn't control the speed wobble.

[@gtmerkley]

Good simple design More reinforced then what we use to build as a kid, using 3 2 X 4'S With spike axles and lawn mower tires . I am going to try it. for the kids.

[@Woodified]

Good luck with the build. After racing it I realized you don't need a lot of play in the steering see here for what happens with loose steering. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJCtaaqFf5h6pa8

[@howardgeorge8807]

Awesome build and the best sounds like "paper planes by M.I.A."

[@Woodified]

Thanks for watching

[@roycefaggotter6860]

I notice with the dust extraction nozzle of your machines, they are not connected, to any dust extraction equipment.

[@Woodified]

The mitre saw wasn't connected nor was the top port on the table saw however the main table saw dust port was connected to a shopvac. I've been working on dust collection lately.

[@Ed_Sams]

What are the specs of the axle that you used? Size, length, etc.

[@Woodified]

I used two 1/2" x 28" steel axles.

[@dxn_50vevo76]

Watch the Philippines wooden Scooter Race can you make one of them

[@Woodified]

I had to google the Philippines wooden scooter race as I've never heard of that before. Looks like fun. A wooden scooter might go faster than a soap box as there are two less wheels slowing you down.

[@dillpickle7633]

What size axle did you use I might make on too :)

[@Woodified]

I used 1/2 inch steel rods for axles.

[@dillpickle7633]

@@Woodified Thank you so much, I plan to build one of these over Christmas break its gonna be my first moving woodworking project!

[@Woodified]

Have fun building. If I can help out with any other questions let me know.

[@ricksleutaris1562]

What wheels did you use

[@Woodified]

8in wheels with steel hub. amzn.to/30Bvxyw (affiliate link)

[@natashavermilyea7964]

Do you have a cut list?

[@Woodified]

I don't have a cut list but the video has the dimensions noted in the video that you can use to make a cut list.

[@ezntertainment3601]

00:14 “ker”

[@Woodified]

You have a good ear. Thanks for watching.

[@dillpickle7633]

11:26 lol splinter

[@Woodified]

Yup! The edge of the plywood got me.