One of the very best organizations to help you raise successful boys is the Boys Scouts of America (BSA).
Bluebirds are among our best loved and most useful birds. They are rapidly disappearing and need our help now, before it is too late. You can help the bluebirds by building and maintaing a bluebird house. See the free plans here from the US Department of Agriculture. BLUEBIRD HOUSE PLANS
Mike and his son sent us photos of their Hot Rod – Looks Great! Love those headers. Best of luck to you guys. Here are some other great pinewood derby you guys have made. Email yours to me at pinewood@boysdad.com and I will post them here. Click the picture for a better view.
This is the directory of cub and scout websites by city. We would love to add your pack or troop’s website or blog to the list. Just add the info in the reply box below. Be sure to give us the link, pack number, city and state. You can also give us the meeting...
Physics plays an important role in the design of a pinewood derby car. Here are a few areas where physics applies: Air Resistance Friction Potential Energy Rotational Inertia Of all of these, friction and air resistance are the most well known and discussed online. These are the easiest to get right with just your...
Here are a few books from Amazon.com that can help you do your best at the pinewood derby. Be sure to check out our free plans, too (click here). Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets: Design and Build the Ultimate Car Pinewood Derby Designs and Patterns How to Book: Formula for Building & Racing PineCars Winning...
Lead is acceptable for a pinewood derby weight. It is inexpensive and easy to work with. It has a low melting point, so it can be melted and poured into holes drilled into your car. The one main drawback is the fact that LEAD IS TOXIC. See this site for facts about lead. If...
Of course, the best site is the BoysDad.com page (HERE). We offer free plans, engineering data, and tips. But we aren’t the only place to go. Here are some others: Build a Fast Pinewood Derby Car – Step-by-step process to build a car, complete with photos. Cory’s Pinewood Derby Site – A pinewood derby...
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