Tuning board plans

demodrew21 BASX Pro Posts: 26	Tuning board plans Feb 6, 2021 7:28:03 GMT -7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by demodrew21 on Feb 6, 2021 7:28:03 GMT -7 Does anyone have a good set of plans for a tuning board? Looking at building one and would prefer to use plans instead of a photo

Turbo Sloth
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Tuning board plans Feb 6, 2021 14:07:24 GMT -7

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Post by Turbo Sloth on Feb 6, 2021 14:07:24 GMT -7

Well, I wouldn't really calls these plans, but attached are the files I made when building mine. It has all of the board cuts, dimensions etc.

I didn't really document the build process, apparently posts are limited to three files, I'll put the photos in the next post. If you think you want to try a version of it, I can take some more photos if you need.

The basics:

72"x17.5" frame with a .25" plywood underlayment and .25" tempered glass top
1.5 degree slope (created with adjustable feet)
2" cushion foam at the end
Six pivoting and adjustable feet.
Graphics I Frankensteined from another file and printed at Staples

Let me know if I can help in any way.

Attachments:

Side Profile.pdf (338.98 KB)

Tuning Board 72 inches.pdf (422.41 KB)

Tuning Board Cuts.pdf (339.16 KB)

Last Edit: Feb 6, 2021 14:10:02 GMT -7 by Turbo Sloth

Turbo Sloth Rookie of the Year Posts: 96	Tuning board plans Feb 6, 2021 14:08:26 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Turbo Sloth on Feb 6, 2021 14:08:26 GMT -7 Here are the photos, I can take more if needed, just let me know.

DerbyBoyz 1x World, 1x National & 5x NPWDRL Champion Posts: 302	Tuning board plans Feb 6, 2021 15:13:00 GMT -7 via mobile Eastman Racing likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DerbyBoyz on Feb 6, 2021 15:13:00 GMT -7 I use a white laminate shelve board from Home Depot.

demodrew21 BASX Pro Posts: 26	Tuning board plans Feb 6, 2021 21:23:42 GMT -7 via mobile DerbyBoyz and fawkes like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by demodrew21 on Feb 6, 2021 21:23:42 GMT -7 Would a dry erase board work as well? It is another cheap alternative

DerbyBoyz 1x World, 1x National & 5x NPWDRL Champion Posts: 302	Tuning board plans Feb 7, 2021 9:22:30 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DerbyBoyz on Feb 7, 2021 9:22:30 GMT -7 Feb 6, 2021 21:23:42 GMT -7 demodrew21 said: Would a dry erase board work as well? It is another cheap alternative I don't see why it wouldn't. How long is it

MoJo Racing
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Tuning board plans Feb 7, 2021 9:53:40 GMT -7 DerbyBoyz likes this

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Post by MoJo Racing on Feb 7, 2021 9:53:40 GMT -7

Just make sure the surface isn't too slick... If your DFW slides as it is going down the board, you will not get a true reading on your steer.

And you really want it to be at least 4' of travel on the car... so you will need a BIG dry erase board.

Last Edit: Feb 7, 2021 9:54:48 GMT -7 by MoJo Racing

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Tuning board plans Feb 7, 2021 10:30:57 GMT -7

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Post by DerbyBoyz on Feb 7, 2021 10:30:57 GMT -7

Feb 7, 2021 9:53:40 GMT -7 MoJo Racing said:

Just make sure the surface isn't too slick... If your DFW slides as it is going down the board, you will not get a true reading on your steer.

And you really want it to be at least 4' of travel on the car... so you will need a BIG dry erase board.

That's how I always feel when I go from my redneck on the floor tuning board to Joel's. Seems really slick to me compared to my shelf board.

Last Edit: Feb 7, 2021 11:47:00 GMT -7 by DerbyBoyz

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Tuning board plans Feb 10, 2021 11:19:19 GMT -7 via mobile

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Post by DWS Racing on Feb 10, 2021 11:19:19 GMT -7

I use an old flimsy 4 foot wall mirror on the floor as a running board. Its elevated about 1/2" on the start side. Been meaning to build a better board on a stand but haven't got around to it. The smooth mirror surface sure let's you know when you have micro nick's or trash build up on the wheels, even when it sounds smooth on the track.

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Tuning board plans

Post by demodrew21 on Feb 6, 2021 7:28:03 GMT -7

Post by Turbo Sloth on Feb 6, 2021 14:07:24 GMT -7

Post by Turbo Sloth on Feb 6, 2021 14:08:26 GMT -7

Post by DerbyBoyz on Feb 6, 2021 15:13:00 GMT -7

Post by demodrew21 on Feb 6, 2021 21:23:42 GMT -7

Post by DerbyBoyz on Feb 7, 2021 9:22:30 GMT -7

Post by MoJo Racing on Feb 7, 2021 9:53:40 GMT -7

Post by DerbyBoyz on Feb 7, 2021 10:30:57 GMT -7

Post by DWS Racing on Feb 10, 2021 11:19:19 GMT -7

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