{"id":2003,"date":"2015-02-08T16:05:17","date_gmt":"2015-02-08T21:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/?p=2003"},"modified":"2015-02-08T16:26:50","modified_gmt":"2015-02-08T21:26:50","slug":"build-your-own-pinewood-derby-car-display-trophy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/build-your-own-pinewood-derby-car-display-trophy\/","title":{"rendered":"Build your own Pinewood Derby car display trophy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a simple and straightforward Pinewood Derby trophy design that is easy enough that almost anyone can build it. \u00a0Many woodworkers will probably\u00a0have some scrap wood laying around that can be used to make these car display trophies. \u00a0If not, this wood is very inexpensive.<\/p>\n<p>I used the following materials for this trophy design:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7\u00a0inch long pine 1&#215;6 (base plate)<\/li>\n<li>7 inch long pine 1&#215;4 (top plate)<\/li>\n<li>6 inch long pine 2&#215;4 (upright)<\/li>\n<li>7\u00a0inch long 1\/4 inch thick material, like plywood, wood flooring, etc. (rail to hold pinewood derby car)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_01.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2004\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_01-1024x799.jpg\" alt=\"pinewood_derby_trophy_01\" width=\"474\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_01-1024x799.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_01-400x312.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I used a compound miter saw to cut one end of the 2&#215;4 roughly 20\u00a0degrees beyond square, as you can see in the below photo. \u00a0You can make this same cut with a hand saw if you don&#8217;t have access to a miter saw.<\/p>\n<p>I used a router to round over the edges of the 1&#215;6 and 1&#215;4 pieces, or you can just sand them real good to get rid of the sharp edges. \u00a0Then I sanded all 3 pieces and then I stained them. \u00a0I didn&#8217;t stain the 1\/4 inch thick rail piece because it was from some flooring and it already had a stain finish.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_02.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2005\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_02-1024x837.jpg\" alt=\"pinewood_derby_trophy_02\" width=\"474\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_02-1024x837.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_02-400x327.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Now it&#8217;s time to attach\u00a0the 1&#215;4 to the angled end of the 2&#215;4. \u00a0First I centered the 2&#215;4 on the other board and made pencil marks on the 1&#215;4.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_03.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2006\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_03-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"pinewood_derby_trophy_03\" width=\"474\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_03-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_03-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Then I drilled a couple of pilot holes completely through the 1&#215;4.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_04.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2007\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_04-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"pinewood_derby_trophy_04\" width=\"474\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_04-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_04-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Then I screwed some 2 inch screws through so they were just barely poking out the other side.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_05.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2008\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_05-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"pinewood_derby_trophy_05\" width=\"474\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_05-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_05-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I used glue for extra strength, but if the screws are installed properly, they are plenty strong for this application.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_06.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2009\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_06-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"pinewood_derby_trophy_06\" width=\"474\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_06-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_06-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This would \u00a0be easier with a jig to hold it together while tightening\u00a0the screws down, but I was able to hold it tight enough with one hand and tighten the screws with the other. \u00a0This is soft pine so it was not difficult to tighten the screws at this angle. \u00a0If I had a third hand, I could have taken a photo of the operation!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_07.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2010\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_07-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"pinewood_derby_trophy_07\" width=\"474\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_07-771x1024.jpg 771w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_07-301x400.jpg 301w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_07.jpg 1808w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So now we have the top plate of the trophy stand mounted to the upright. This photo has it laying on its back, though.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_08.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2011\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_08-1024x821.jpg\" alt=\"pinewood_derby_trophy_08\" width=\"474\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_08-1024x821.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_08-400x320.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I did essentially the same operation to attach the 1&#215;6 base plate to the 2&#215;4 upright.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_09.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2012\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_09-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"pinewood_derby_trophy_09\" width=\"474\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_09-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_09-300x400.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_09.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now it&#8217;s time to attach the 1\/4 inch thick rail piece to the top plate. \u00a0Notice that it will cover up and hide the screws that are holding the top plate to the upright.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2013\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_10-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"pinewood_derby_trophy_10\" width=\"474\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_10-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This rail piece will be straddled by the Pinewood Derby car, so it will only be holding 5 ounces worth of weight. \u00a0So we can just glue it directly to the top plate and that will hold the weight just fine.<\/p>\n<p>Since my rail piece was scrap flooring material, I scored the bottom surface with a utility knife to roughen up the surface and give the glue something to grab hold of.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2014\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_11-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"pinewood_derby_trophy_11\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_11-1024x771.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_11-400x301.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After gluing the rail piece on, I clamped it for a few hours to dry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_12.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2015\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_12-1024x800.jpg\" alt=\"pinewood_derby_trophy_12\" width=\"474\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_12-1024x800.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_12-400x312.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And here is a photo of the final product. \u00a0I ended up making three trophies, each with a slightly higher upright. \u00a0One for third place, one for second place, and one for first place. \u00a0The base plate has plenty of room for a custom purchased metal nameplate that contains\u00a0the name and year of the event, plus if you wait till after the event, you can get the winning cub scout&#8217;s name also put on the metal nameplate!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_13.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2016\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_13-1024x714.jpg\" alt=\"pinewood_derby_trophy_13\" width=\"474\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_13-1024x714.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pinewood_derby_trophy_13-400x279.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I hope this idea and these instructions were helpful!<\/p>\n<p>If you have any comments or suggestions or other ideas, please feel free to leave a comment below or you can email me directly by clicking on the &#8220;email us&#8221; link at the bottom of the web page.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for your interest!<\/p>\n<p>Kurt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a simple and straightforward Pinewood Derby trophy design that is easy enough that almost anyone can build it. \u00a0Many woodworkers will probably\u00a0have some scrap wood laying around that can be used to make these car display trophies. \u00a0If not, this wood is very inexpensive. I used the following materials for this trophy design: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[106],"tags":[206,205,521,15],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2003"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2003"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2003\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2026,"href":"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2003\/revisions\/2026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2003"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2003"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.leucht.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}