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Review on Revitalize Your Pine Car with the Derby Micro-Polishing System by Scott Gamache

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Perfect when you need FAST axes!

I used to make sprocket axles for Pack Pinewood Derby races but found our package doesn't allow them (check your package rules). I stayed up until 12pm before the race and polished the new "No Notch" set. We won the Pack Fastest prize out of 37 cars! Tip: Buy a $1.99 rubber-handled metal file from Harbor Freight to handle the heavy deburring and combing (and head beveling) before using the small included file for final cleaning before polishing. It's also good to have a helping hands tool (again from an HF or other magnifying glass with a stand) and I used an LED headlamp for better lighting to see my progress. Spend extra time with a 400 grit - this will really help the fine grit work better. Dip the strip of sandpaper you're working with in a bowl of water about every 10 seconds during each sanding step - you want the paper with the water droplets to stick to the axle while you're working with it the entire time to aid in the removal Documents. Good luck and happy scouting!

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  • Absolutely amazing!
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