Everybody has an idea of what the perfect Pinewood Derby® car looks like!

The best choices for most drivers are the kits with pre-shaped bodies, such as the Racer car or Premium Racer Car kits. They’re an easy way to enjoy some of the most popular body styles with a lot less time and effort. However, some drivers are willing to invest a lot of time, creativity and pride in creating a special, one-of-a-kind body. And it’s for those drivers that our Basic Racer Kit and Carving Set were created. Here’s how it works.

Step 1: Draw your design on the block of wood provided. It’s already legal length.

Step 2: Place your block in a vise. This holds your block steady while you’re cutting and shaping.

Step 3: Cut out the basic shape with one of the wood blades. Use the Medium for rough cuts in large areas. Use the Fine and Extra-Fine blades where extra care is needed, say for small details or work in cramped quarters.

Step 4: Use the 4-way rasp to rough shape the body. Use the surfaces that have coarse teeth first. Switch the surfaces with fine teeth to smooth surfaces before sanding.

Includes:

• Four-way rasp
• Blade handle
• Two Extra-fine blades (25T/in)
• One Fine Blade (19T/in)
• One Medium blade (15T/in)
• One Hacksaw blade (25T/in)
• Instruction sheet

Ages 14+