Pinewood Derby Graphite Questions – The Two Most Popular Questions

What do think are the two most common pinewood derby questions about graphite? Would it be how to lubricate the most effectively?  Surprisingly not, although that should be the most popular question.

If you are lubricating your pinewood derby with graphite you might want to check out the article in Pinewood Derby Times Volume 14, Issue 9.


Figure 1 – Non-concentric Graphite Ring


Figure 2 – Wheel Spinning Tool
(Not pretty, but it works)

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