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Power Tool Racer. Quick & On The Cheap!

Step 8Final Fit

Final Fit
Time to see how well the racer fits in the track. Again, you should set up two 2x4s 12 inches apart to simulate your track.

Lower Blade
Use the depth adjust on the saw to find the sweet spot where the blade makes solid contact with the track.

Bend Side Rollers
I make my final adjustments with a pair of vice grips to convince the roller wheels line up just shy of binding.
  • Fit in track
  • Roll forward
  • Adjust rollers and repeat until minimal friction occurs rolling forward.

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