Race Car #2

Race Car 2

This kit is assembled. Children paint as desired.

Tools: Band Saw or Scroll saw, Sanders – Rotary and band – Router ( with ¼" roundover bit) and Drill Press. Sand paper or emery boards.

Make pattern from print of Car by gluing to a piece of cardboard. Cut pattern to shape.

Draw shape on wood surface and mark axle centers.

Full Size Pattern

Drill 5/16" holes for axles.

Saw body from 2" x 4" lumber (sand sides smooth). Fill any voids, cracks or knot holes with filler.

Sand cut surfaces with a rotary sander to smooth.

Round over edges with ¼" router bit.

Sand edges to remove roughness.

Cut ¼" dowel to length (body + 2 x wheels thickness + 1/16" or 3/32" clearance).

Assemble wheel to one end of axle using white or yellow glue (Hot melt will not work.) Add second wheel to complete assembly. Test that wheels turn freely.