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Standard Rod







Taking its name from the Hot Rod (and of course from the Brass Rod), THE ROD will catch the eye of the spectators as it flies down the track.

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

• 25/64" and 7/16" Brad Point or Forstner drill bit (hardware store item)



• Access to a drill press



• Shoe Rasp



• Coping Saw



• Pipe cutting tool



• 30 and 5 minute Epoxy



• 12" of 3/8" and 7/16" wooden dowels



• Cotton Balls and Swabs (Drug store)



• 7" of 7/16" Brass Tubing (try www.maximum-hobby.com



• Small piece of colored paper (color similar or in contrast to paint job)



• 1/2" x 3" x .016" Brass Plate and Tin Snips (Hardware or hobby store)



• Lead: 4-1/2" of 3/8" lead wire.



• Lead: Small, non-removable split shot fishing weight (Sporting goods store)

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