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Post by Empty Pockets Racing on Apr 13, 2009 10:55:07 GMT -7
I just read in a boy scout pinewood derby book that they recommend baking the block in the oven for 2 hours at 275 degrees to remove any and all moisture. The theory makes sense but I've never heard of that before. Is this commonly done to the blocks before any work begins?
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Post by Bones on Apr 13, 2009 12:19:29 GMT -7
I like to bake my blocks with Italian gravy and mozzarella cheese. LOL Don't bake your block! Any moisture baked away will be reabsorbed as soon as the heat is removed. It could also warp the block. and if it reabsorbs slower, after you cut out the car say, the car will warp and alignment will be almost impossible. Just try to find blocks that weight as little as possible. I have found some to weigh as light as 3.2 oz. and some as heavy as 7.8 oz.
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Post by Empty Pockets Racing on Apr 13, 2009 13:26:12 GMT -7
Thanks Bones.
I might try it with the Italian gravy and mozzarella cheese, but I'll stay away from it for building my race car. ;D
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Post by ACME Racing on Apr 13, 2009 16:18:10 GMT -7
I think that gravy you speak of is the "secret sauce"
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Post by Fat Boy on Apr 13, 2009 16:29:10 GMT -7
listen to bones !!! i also have had the same experiences !! i also have had enough sap come out to destroy a paint job ! when its that dry as well it will soak up your primer like a "sham wow"
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