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Step 4 Add the Rear Drive (Saw) Platform

The circular saw's metal base needs to be within a couple inches of the track to make good contact. The freewheel in line skate platform is usually a little too high. To make up the difference we'll attach the rear platform to the front platform offset with some pieces of 2x2.

Cut 2x2 offset pieces
Take your trusty circular saw and cut some pieces that will be used to attach your rear platform to your front platform. In my example I've cut two 1 foot long pieces and two 3 inch long pieces, as you can see in the picture.

Cut rear platform
I've cut a rear platform of plywood. Dimensions are about 2 foot by 6 inches. The rear platform will fit under the front platform and extend out 1 foot behind it.

Attach offset pieces to rear platform
This step is best done with the racer upside down.

• Make sure your offset pieces are aligned well with your front platform.
• Place your rear platform on the offset pieces
• Attach with liberal use of screws

Attach rear platform to front platform
This step is best done with the racer right side up. It's advised that you rest it on 2x4s so that the offset pieces are snug in place where they are supposed to be.

• Align so that rear platform extends back about 1 foot.
• Attach with liberal use of screws.