Getting Started in Pinewood Derby
Step-By-Step Workbook to Building Your First Car
by Troy Thorne
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Pub Date Nov 01 2011 | Archive Date Jun 06 2013
Description
Finally! Stress Relief for First-Time Derby Kids and Family
New book takes the anxiety out of Pinewood Derby, and focuses on the fun of working together
(LANCASTER, PA) Millions of Scouts participate in the Pinewood Derby each year. It's become a wildly anticipated event, with families spending countless hours, and lots of cash to build a winning car. With so much pressure to place in the top, it's no wonder that beginners experience a lot of anxiety preparing for their inaugural race, when the whole concept of the activity is to promote creativity and healthy competition.
Fortunately for stressed-out first-timers there's a new guide to building a good car that keeps the spirit of the derby top of mind, Getting Started in Pinewood Derby (Fox Chapel Publishing, November 1, 2011). Written by an active Scouting dad, the handy little book provides everything a novice needs to construct a racer that will get down the track and make you proud.
Even readers without woodworking experience will learn how to get it done with ease, while enjoying the experience with their child. They will learn how to cut the body, attach the axels and wheels, properly weight the car, and give it a nice paint job. Best of all, the book makes sure readers laugh, learn and discover the joy of teamwork. And in the end, isn't that what everyone in the derby really wants?
(For those who still contend it's about first-prize, there's a book for you, too. Look for Pinewood Derby Designs & Patterns)
About the Author:
Creative Director for Fox Chapel Publishing, and a Pinewood Derby‑winning dad, Troy Thorne is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, and spent over 10 years in the advertising field. He is an active scouting volunteer, builds furniture and canoes, and works with his son who was a national finalist in the All‑Star Derby Design Contest. He is also the author of Pinewood Derby Designs & Patterns (Fox Chapel Publishing).
Advance Praise
Praise for Troy Thorne's first book, Pinewood Derby Designs and Patterns:
Toolmonger wholeheartedly recommends Pinewood Derby Designs & Patterns to anyone looking to introduce their children to woodworking and the shop via building a ‘Derby car. This book will serve as an excellent guide to the entire process, and will dramatically improve your chances of turning out a winning car — regardless of your past carving and woodworking experience. - Toolmonger
The guide is written to the parents, providing them with everything they could possibly want to know from start to finish. I love that the introduction begins with a reminder of what the car creating process is really about. Safety and integrity are stressed throughout the book, with excellent suggestions and tips. I love that it is written at a level that anyone can understand, regardless of experience level. - Old Schoolhouse Magazine
This complete guide will help you to create the coolest derby car in your troop! - Pack-O-fun
Here's a chance to let your kids make something fun in your shop. - Woodshop News
The book is written directly to the parent, with the expressed intention that all the tricks and techniques in the book should be shared with and taught to the Cub in a rewarding and bonding experience for both. - Wood Central.com
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781565236172 |
| PRICE | $12.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 96 |
