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New 1/8″ Tungsten Cubes for Pinewood Derby Cars

I am now very happy to announce the availability of 1/8″ tungsten cubes (0.125″ x 0.125″ x 0.125″) The small cubes will come in very handy when looking for smaller weigh increments and squeezing weight into extremely tight spots.

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Pinewood Weight Placement

Where should you place the weight in your Pinewood Derby car? Good question.  The pinewood weight placement will have a huge effect on your car’s center of gravity (COG).  The center of gravity of your pinewood derby car is the distance that the balance point of the car is in front of the rear axles.  [...]