Standard Bolt Pinewood Derby Car Design

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Standard Bolt
Pinewood Derby Car Design

THE BOLT is named for the small dart that is used in a crossbow. And like a crossbow bolt, THE BOLT will take off like it was shot. Please note that although the standard version of THE BOLT is slightly shorter than 7 inches, the use of tungsten weight allows the center of gravity to be properly located for optimum speed.

In addition to the car kit and basic hand tools, you will need the following supplies to build THE BOLT:

25/64" Brad Point or Forstner drill bit (available from Maximum Velocity)
3/16" drill bit (hardware store item)
Coping saw
Files - Half Round and Rat Tail (Hardware store item)
3 inches of 7/16" dowel rod
3-1/2 ounces of tungsten cylinders
12 tungsten beads
Turbo decal sheet was used to customize the car in the photo

Customer Submitted Photos of the Bolt

John Tesoriero - 2002

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