Should the tread surface of the wheels be lightly sanded for better surface traction?
Lightly sanding the wheels is good advice, but it is to remove surface imperfections, not to increase traction. In fact, the wheels should be somewhat slick to minimize friction. I suggest sanding the wheels with 600-800 grit wet/dry sandpaper (use it wet). If desired, you can then rub graphite onto the tread surface of the wheels. Just make sure to wipe off the excess with a rag. 1Epoxy adhesive is available Here Do You Have Questions that Need Answers? Do you have a pinewood derby-related question? If so, send your question to: info@maximum-velocity.com. We answer all questions by e-mail, but not every question will appear in the Q&A section of the newsletter. Back Issues Are you a new subscriber, or have you missed some of the previous newsletters? Don’t miss out! We have just added an index of all newsletter articles since the first edition in October of 2001. We hope this helps you find information more quickly. To view the index Click Here All of the issues for Volumes 5 through
