Description Important – Read Before Ordering Wheels and axles are not included with the blocks. If you need the block to have four wheels on the ground, or plan to use Awana axles, then in addition to the block you will need to add a standard option to the shopping cart. A high quality pine block with axles holes and weight holes for your shaping pleasure! The block is equipped with precision-drilled axle holes at an extended position. Three weight holes are drilled to accommodate cylindrical weight. Benefits You will get top performance from these blocks! Precision Axle Holes – The axle holes are precision drilled to improve alignment and speed. Raised Axle Hole – The front-left axle hole is drilled slightly higher so that the car runs on three-wheels. Tests consistently prove that three-wheel cars are faster than four-wheel cars. Maximum Wheelbase – The axle holes are drilled to give the maximum length wheelbase. This increases stability, improves alignment, and enables the maximum benefit of weight placement. Specifications The block measures: Height: 1-1/4 inches Width: 1-3/4 inches Length: 7 inches Hole Diameter: 13/32 inch Hole Depth: 1-1/2 inches The block is equipped with precision-drilled axle holes. The holes are located 11/16″ from the end of the block and are drilled with a #44 bit (fits BSA axles). One front axle hole is slightly raised so that the car will ride on three wheels (best performance). Options The following standard options are available: Option 9000: Drilled axle holes, 4 wheels on the ground – add $1.00. Option 9001: Extended wheel base block with standard slots – add $1.00. Option 9002: Drilled axle holes for Awana axles (3/32″ bit) – add $1.00. Option 9003: Wedge Cut Block – add $2.00. Option 9004: Block Sliced Per Customer – add $2.00. From Randy: “We use a precision drill press to ensure that axle holes are drilled as accurately as possible. This minimizes alignment issues, simplifying the building of a fast car.”
