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Detailed car plans, with templates and step-by-step instructions.
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Unique and innovative tools to get the maximum speed from your car!
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Speed wheels, speed axles, competition components, and more …
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Specialty Tools
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Get the most popular Pro-Tools for official Cub Scout kits in one bundle and save! Our Pro-Tool Pack includes:
Most races allow the wheels to be lightly sanded, while some races allow more extensive wheel modifications. These operations are performed by placing a wheel in a drill. The tool used to hold the wheel is a wheel mandrel. We offer two wheel mandrels.
Pro-Wheel Mandrel
- A precision-machined tool to accurately hold the wheel in the chuck of a drill. Benefits include:
- Accurately machined shaft allows for precision use in any drill chuck or Dremel-type tool.
- Step-down on shaft allows BSA wheels to be mounted with the 'spokes' facing the drill chuck, simplifying work on the inside edge of the tread.
- Knurled thumb screw eliminates the need to use a screwdriver to mount a wheel (a clumsy operation with the standard mandrel).
- Beveled thumb screw ensures that the wheel mounts accurately on the mandrel.
- Screw can be replaced should it be lost or bent.
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5175
Pro-Wheel Mandrel
In Stock
$7.95
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5176
Replacement Screw for Pro-Wheel Mandrel
In Stock
$3.95
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From Randy:
"No pine derby toolkit should be without the Pro-Wheel Mandrel. From simply polishing the tread suface, to more serious tread work, the Pro-Wheel Mandrel is indispensible." |
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Wheel Mandrel
- A cast metal wheel mandrel with a standard screw.
Drill Mount
- Now a convenient way to clamp your drill to a work surface when working on wheels and axles!
- Adjustable Size to fit virtually any hand drill.
- Dual Mounting Positions provide flexibility to meet your work environment.
- Swivel Base allows the drill to lock in at any angle.
Multi-Purpose Stand
- Use as a paint stand, or as a stand for spinning wheels. Includes a free Balance Stand!
Wheel Tools
Accurate wheels produce speed! Here are several tools to help you prepare competition-quality wheels.
Pro-Hub Tools
- The Pro-Hub Tools are precision machined devices to improve the accuracy of wheel hubs. These tools perform the following important wheel preparation functions:
(Inner) Pro-Hub Tool
- Ensures proper axle fit by reaming undersized wheel bores (great for wheels that don't fit on the mandrel!).
- Ensures accurate rotation by squaring the inner wheel hub to the wheel bore for proper mounting on a Wheel Mandrel.
- Reduces the wheel hub to car body braking effect by accurately and easily coning the inside wheel hub.
In addition, the Pro-Hub Tool is required for the Pro-Outer Hub Shaver and the Pro-Wheel Shaver.
Pro-Outer Hub Shaver
- Ensures accurate rotation by squaring the outer wheel hub to the wheel bore for proper mounting on the Pro-Wheel Mandrel.
- Improves wheel hub to axle head contact by eliminating flaws on the outer wheel hub.
Note: The Pro-Outer Hub Shaver is intended for use on BSA and PineCar wheels. It is not intended for use on wheels by other manufacturers.
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5110
Pro-Hub Tool
In Stock
$9.95
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5115
Pro-Outer Hub Shaver
In Stock
$5.95
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On Saturday we won our third consecutive District Championships! How often does that happen? Anyway, we certainly couldn’t have done it without Maximum-Velocity. All of the Pro-Tools have proven to be simply invaluable. The Pro-Hub Tool and Pro-Body tools were particularly useful. In addition, my brother and I placed 1st and 2nd in the adult derby after the race. We had so much fun that I think we decided to do the adult derby again next year (unless, of course, they run me out of town on a rail)!
Gavin C. - February 7, 2006
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Pro-Wheel Shaver XT II
- The Pro-Wheel Shaver XT II is a precision device that will 'shave time' off your pine derby runs by:
- Creating a wheel which is perfectly round, and true to the wheel bore.
- Truing the inside edge of the wheel by removing molding marks and excess material.
For more accuracy and ease of use, the Pro-Wheel Shaver XT II is equipped with screw-adjustable blade depth! Just turn the knob to raise or lower the blade.
Notes:
- The Pro-Wheel Shaver XT II is intended for use on wheels made of a hard plastic, such as those included in kits offered by BSA, PineCar, Royal Rangers, S&W, and Royal Ambassadors.
The Pro-Wheel Shaver XT II is not intended for use on wheels made of a soft plastic, such as those offered by Awana and PinePro.
- A Pro-Hub Tool is required to use a Pro-Wheel Shaver XT II.
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5154
Pro-Wheel Shaver XT II
In Stock
$34.95
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5156
Pro-Wheel Shaver XT II &
Pro-Hub Tool
Special Price
In Stock
$42.95
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Note:
An 1/8 inch bushing is required for wheels with a 1/8 inch diameter wheel bore. This includes Royal Ranger and S&W kits.
The bushing is not required for official BSA kits, PineCar kits, and other kits with nail axles. |
5159
1/8" Bushing for Pro-Wheel Shavers
Read note to left
In Stock
$0.75
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Precision Wheel Balancer
- The Precision Wheel Balancer will improve the speed of your pine derby car by identifying the heavy side of your pine derby wheels so that the excess weight can be removed from the inside of the tread. This results in a perfectly balanced wheel that will spin true.
Notes:
- The Precision Wheel Balancer is intended for use on wheels with a smaller bore such as those from BSA, PineCar, Awana, etc. It is not intended for use on wheels with a large bore such as those from Royal Rangers and S&W.
- The Precision Wheel Balancer is most effective on non-lathed wheels, or non-precision lathed wheels. For precision-lathed wheels, such as those we offer, the balancer will allow you to make subtle adjustments on some of the wheels.
Pro-Bore Polisher
- The Pro-Bore Polisher will improve the speed of your car by reducing friction inside the wheel bore.
- Eliminates plastic debris and minimizes flaws inside the wheel bore
- Polishes the wheel bore to a high shine
- Includes industrial-quality plastic polish
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5180
Pro-Bore Polisher & Wheel Bore Polish
In Stock
$9.95
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The Pro-Bore Polisher is intended for wheels with larger bores including Awana, PineCar, and Royal Ranger/S&W wheels.
For wheels with smaller bores, including BSA wheels, use the Wheel Bore Polish with a pipe cleaner. This product can be found Here. |
Wheel Alignment Tool
- Performs seven wheel installation and alignment checks.
Pro-Axle Press II
- The Pro-Axle Press II will improve the speed of your pine derby car by performing three critical procedures on nail type axles:
- Axle Straightening - Ensures accurate wheel tracking by creating absolutely straight axles. Improved wheel tracking equals greater speed!
- Axle Rounding - Ensures accurate wheel rotation by creating absolutely round axle shafts. Improved wheel rotation equals greater speed!
- Head Squaring - Ensures proper wheel rotation by squaring the axle head to the axle shaft. Improved wheel rotation equals greater speed!
- Head Beveling - Reduces the contact surface with the outside wheel hub. Less contact equals faster speed!
and an added bonus:
- Raised Wheel and Alignment Adjustments - When it is necessary to purposely bend an axle (to raise a front wheel or make an alignment adjustment), the Pro-Axle Press II serves as a handy clamping device for holding the axle while making the bend.
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5130
Pro-Axle Press II
In Stock
$16.95
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5135
Pro-Axle Press II &
Pro-Body Tool II
Special Price
For BSA, PineCar, and other kits with nail axles (#44 bit included)
In Stock
$25.95
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From Randy:
"When using nail-type axles, the Pro-Axle Press II and Pro-Body Tool II work together to make a well-aligned and smooth rolling car." |
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Note:
The Pro-Axle Press II was designed and tested for use on BSA and PineCar nail-type axles. It may also be suitable for nail axles from other kits. The press is not intended for use with rod-type (Awana) or screw-type (Royal Rangers) axles.
Pro-Axle Guide
- The Pro-Axle Guide will improve the speed of your pine derby car by ensuring accurate mounting of axles:
- Axle Insertion - Ensures accurate mounting of axles (in axle slots) to improve alignment. Accurate alignment is critical for top speed!
- Wheel-to-body Spacing - Establishes the correct gap between the wheel hub and car body. The proper gap minimizes car wander and reduces excess contact between the car body and the wheel hubs.
and an added bonus:
- Reduced Risk of Block Damage - During the insertion process the Pro-Axle Guide provides support to the wood around the axle slot, minimizing the risk of damage.
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5149
Pro-Axle Guide
In Stock
$8.95
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"We recently purchased the Pro-Axle guide. This was our third derby event and our son's first victory. My son made the design free hand (a truck) and cut the design on a scroll saw. I aligned the wheels using the axle guide and added the weight. To our surprise, the truck won every race! When the parents raced their vehicles, the car I made beat the rest of the parents' cars. Everything from building and the weight placement were the same as the last two years. The only difference this year was using the Pro-Axle Guide. It's a great tool at a reasonable price."
Billy M. - March 1, 2007 |
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Notes:
The Pro-Axle Guide was designed and tested for use on BSA, PineCar, and Awana Wheels, and should work on any wheel with a hollow area facing the car body. The tool with not work on wheels from Royal Ranger and Royal Ambassador kits.
A hex key is supplied with the tool to loosen/tighten the screw on the tool.
Mini-File
A small file for removing defects from nail axles. Depending on our inventory, the file profile may be either square, triangular, or flat.
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5132
Mini-File
In Stock
$1.95
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Pro-Body Tool II
- The Pro-Body Tool II will improve the speed of your pine derby car by:
- Axle Slot Preparation - For kits with axle slots, the Pro-Body Tool II ensures accurate axle positioning by allowing you to drill accurate axle pilot holes into the existing axle slots with a hand drill!. The pilot holes ensure that the axles are mounted square and true on the car. Improved axle mounting accuracy equals greater speed!
- Axle Hole Drilling - For races which allow axle holes, the Pro-Body Tool II serves as a guide for drilling accurate axle holes with a hand drill. Again, improved axle mounting accuracy equals greater speed!
- Raised Hole - The third hole (5140 and 5145) allows a raised hole to be drilled for running on three wheels.
- Axle Hole Re-drilling - For kits with the screw and 3/8" dowel rod axle system, the Pro-Body Tool (Model 5148) allows you to accurately re-drill the axle pilot holes.
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5140
Pro-Body Tool II
For BSA, PineCar, and other kits with nail axles (#44 bit included)
In Stock
$10.95
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5145
Pro-Body Tool
For Awana Kits
(3/32" bit not included)
In Stock
$11.95
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From Randy:
"Accurate wheel alignment is crucial to performance. The Pro-Body Tool provides a simple method to achieve accurate axle mounting, resulting in improved performance." |
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5135
Pro-Axle Press II &
Pro-Body Tool II
Special Price
For BSA, PineCar, and other kits with nail axles (#44 bit included)
In Stock
$25.95
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Click Here for Usage Instructions |
5148
Pro-Body Tool
For Royal Ranger, S&W, and Other Kits with Screw & 3/8" Dowel Rod Axle Systems
(3/32" bit not included)
In Stock
$9.95
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Read an article on Royal Ranger kit wheel alignment |
Brad Point drills bits are designed for boring clean and accurate holes in wood.
- The 25/64" bit is sized to allow easy insertion of the 3/8" lead wire and the tungsten cylinders.
- The 7/16" bit is required for the WEDGE, the WEDGE GT, and the ROD.
Note: This bit is sized for drills with a 1/2" chuck. It will not fit in a 3/8" drill chuck.
We also offer a #44 drill bit for drilling holes for BSA axles.
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5001
25/64 inch
Brad Point
Drill Bit
In Stock
$4.95
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5002
7/16 inch
Brad Point
Drill Bit
In Stock
$4.95
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5003
#44 Drill Bit
In Stock
$1.95
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Digital Scale
- The Jennings CJ-300 is a great scale for pine derby use!
- Scale Cover doubles as a bowl for holding pine derby cars on the scale.
- Measures in ounces (0.005 ounce accuracy) or grams (0.1 gram accuracy).
- 10.5 ounce (300 gram) capacity.
- 3 minute auto shutoff.
- Extra large, backlit LCD display.
- Pre-calibrated, but can be recalibrated if desired with the optional 200 gram calibration weight.
- Powered by batteries (included) or an optional AC adapter.
Digital Calipers
- Once you use digital calipers, you'll find 101 uses for them!
- Measures in inches (0.001 accuracy) or millimeters (0.01 accuracy).
- Measures outside and inside dimensions.
- Depth probe for measuring hole/pocket depth.
- Battery included.
Car Balance Stand
- Forget the pencil or ruler; use the balance stand to accurately measure and adjust the balance point of your car. The stand allows you to measure both the front-to-back and side-to-side balance points.
Click on a picture to view a larger picture and more information about the product.
Important Note on Optional Calibration WeightsThe 200 gram weight is used to calibrate the Jennings CJ-300, the scale we currently sell. It can also be used to calibrate other scales which require a 200 gram weight.
Shipping
All orders for printed booklets and supplies are shipped by US Mail or FedEx on the next business day following the receipt of the order.
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There is no shipping fee for Immediate Download booklets.
Our Guarantee
We cannot guarantee that your car will win a trophy, but we can guarantee that you will be satisfied with our products. If you are not satisfied with a product, please refer to our return policy.
With Maximum Velocity! booklets and supplies
you can build a pine derby car that reaches
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