3d pinewood derby car made from Sketchup Pro model download

[mccoy178]

A fellow teacher of mine wanted to carve a camaro for his sons pinewood derby race. So he grabbed the full scale model off of Sketchup, scaled it down, and exported it as a .dxf. I imported it into Cut3d and about an hour later it was done. Here are some pics for your enjoyment:

[Tony Mac]

Another excellent project Ben!

[calgrdnr]

Very nice , But to tell you the truth I am more interested in your hold down method.
that hot glue from glue gun ?

[mccoy178]

It was hot glue. It held very very well. So well that it will be my go to in the future.

[GripUs]

That is some very good work, Ben.

Most of my work involves holding down pieces that measure 5X2X3/8". I use hot glue with great sucess, but i am using a 250 watt glue gun. After routering, I squirt a little denatured alcohol around the edges, allowing a few seconds for it to wick under. Then I ease a putty knife under them and they pop right off.

Regards,

Joe

[RoutnAbout]

...... After routering, I squirt a little denatured alcohol around the edges, allowing a few seconds for it to wick under. Then I ease a putty knife under them and they pop right off.
Regards,
Joe

Joe,
What type of material is your spoilboard?
Does the alcohol soften the spoilboard after many uses?

[GripUs]

'Morning, Dan,
My actual spoilboard is extira, but I have a 24X48" piece of 3/4 Corian I bolt on for each type of grip. I have noticed that after about 5 years, there is a tendency of the Corian to get a little chalky...not very much, but just enough to notice.

Regards,

Joe

[calgrdnr]

Thanks guys for the Hot glue tips , sorry Ben for changing the subject . again great carving . Please to get picture of finished product for us to admire . thanks