The film of graphite lasts 3 or 4 races and gradually wears out. The application is fairly involved and you need at least the virtual race CD that has the lubrication application instructions MPEGs and E-book photosHow many races will monomolecular graphite last?? What is the best procedure to apply it??
Pinewood Derby Physics Lectures
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Doc-doc jobe wrote:The film of graphite lasts 3 or 4 races and gradually wears out. The application is fairly involved and you need at least the virtual race CD that has the lubrication application instructions MPEGs and E-book photosHow many races will monomolecular graphite last?? What is the best procedure to apply it??
3 or 4 races isn't very long. What would you do for 8 races??
How long does the silicone oil in n-heptane last, I'd assume only 3 or 4 races after it is applied.
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Doc may still be away from the boards for awhile. Keep him andhis family in your thoughts and prayers. His services are offered on a scaled down basis. The book has A LOT of info. If you are seious about racing it is a seriously intense text.
Hey Doc...don't give it all away for free. Some of us paid for it!!!
Hey Doc...don't give it all away for free. Some of us paid for it!!!
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I’d give my right arm to be ambidextrous.
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and some of us are still saving up for it!
I got a birthday in a couple of months and have been giving hints to my kids weekly. . . sure hope it works!
I got a birthday in a couple of months and have been giving hints to my kids weekly. . . sure hope it works!
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Excellent analysis in the "lectures"... but you gotta read carefully, and don't skip over anything lest you end up "down the garden path".
Expected to see analysis on front wheel location... disappointed when I didn't find it.
Expected to see analysis on front wheel location... disappointed when I didn't find it.
Stan
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"If it's not for the boys, it's for the birds!"
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The Physics of the Pinewood Derby
How many here on the forum have this book ?
I could not afford this new , anyone have a used one for sale ?
Sporty
How many here on the forum have this book ?
I could not afford this new , anyone have a used one for sale ?
Sporty
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I bought it a few years ago. Way over my head. It costs $80 plus shipping. How about $50 including shipping?