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NPWDRL Tuning Board Oct 5, 2016 14:18:25 GMT -7 5KidsRacing, Hogan's Racing, and 7 more like this

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Post by HurriCrane Racing on Oct 5, 2016 14:18:25 GMT -7

After crawling around on the floor to set the steer on my cars the past couple years, I have finally built a tuning table. Thanks Joel for the really cool graphic! This was the reward for entering 15 cars.

Skywalker Racing Moderator Preparing to make the jump to lightspeed... Posts: 999	NPWDRL Tuning Board Oct 5, 2016 14:46:17 GMT -7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Skywalker Racing on Oct 5, 2016 14:46:17 GMT -7 That's cool. Never thought of doing it in the middle like that to accommodate left or right dominant cars.

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NPWDRL Tuning Board Oct 5, 2016 17:35:47 GMT -7 via Tapatalk 5KidsRacing likes this

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Post by Mr. B Racing on Oct 5, 2016 17:35:47 GMT -7

Very cool Brian! I'll have to let Joel know that I have sent enough cars to get a tuning board cover.

Now if I could get the master woodworker Bulldog to put together a tuning board bolt together kit, I'd be all set!

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NPWDRL Tuning Board Oct 5, 2016 19:05:16 GMT -7 Skippy Kicky and Skywalker Racing like this

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Oct 5, 2016 17:35:47 GMT -7 Mr. B Racing said:

I've had ideas floating around for a really cool all purpose tuning board with some neat add ons for storage and also an integrated piece of best track. As far as making it economical to ship I would need to use the trucking company I use to ship my tables.

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MoJo Racing 3x World & 10x NPWDRL Champion Posts: 744	NPWDRL Tuning Board Oct 5, 2016 19:20:55 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MoJo Racing on Oct 5, 2016 19:20:55 GMT -7 Very slick Brian ! now... put a bunch of cars all over it so it looks like it will look in two weeks ! LOL
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NPWDRL Tuning Board Oct 5, 2016 19:46:14 GMT -7

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Oct 5, 2016 19:20:55 GMT -7 MoJo Racing said:

Very slick Brian !

now... put a bunch of cars all over it so it looks like it will look in two weeks ! LOL

I'm sure it will be like most horizontal surfaces in my shop and be cluttered with various PWD cars and parts in no time. I should have the glass top for it later this week.

Here's a question for guys who already have a tuning board. If you put a metal rail on it like Bulldog mentioned, will the rear wheel hit the rail if you have a lot a steer in the car?

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NPWDRL Tuning Board Oct 5, 2016 19:53:17 GMT -7

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Post by Evolution on Oct 5, 2016 19:53:17 GMT -7

Brian,

I never put a metal rail on mine and I got use to where to put things over time. That being said a rail would allow cars to be placed consistently each time. I actually would recommend putting a L or a T shaped piece, so that the car would be placed consistently no matter if it was a left or right steer car. The rear wheels would be placed against the back so that it is always the same distance.

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NPWDRL Tuning Board Oct 5, 2016 22:13:14 GMT -7 via mobile

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Post by Ballistic Racing on Oct 5, 2016 22:13:14 GMT -7

I've got two polished L shaped pieces of aluminum the same distance apart as a best track, I get very consistent roles every time. And the rear wheels don't touch. Where the DFW roles off the rail is where my 4 feet start.

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Cramjet Racing Drops Mic... Walks Off Stage Posts: 275	NPWDRL Tuning Board Oct 5, 2016 23:56:42 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cramjet Racing on Oct 5, 2016 23:56:42 GMT -7 It's actually reassuring to know that someone as decorated as Hurricrane has also been setting up a tuning board on the floor like I do now. Makes me feel a little less ghetto.

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NPWDRL Tuning Board Oct 6, 2016 0:14:07 GMT -7

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Post by BRACKETRACER on Oct 6, 2016 0:14:07 GMT -7

Oct 5, 2016 19:46:14 GMT -7 HurriCrane Racing said:

Oct 5, 2016 19:20:55 GMT -7 MoJo Racing said:

Here's a question for guys who already have a tuning board. If you put a metal rail on it like Bulldog mentioned, will the rear wheel hit the rail if you have a lot a steer in the car?

I can't say I've ever had a car snag a back wheel on my rail. I used a length of 1/4" thick aluminum bar for the rail and I wish I would have used something that was not solid in the middle. If I have a car with weight plates taped underneath it can have clearance issues. I should have milled the center down at least.

I don't know that you have enough length on your board to add a bar though Brian? It takes 16-18" for the car to set the wheels before it's ready to roam across the table.

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BRACKETRACER NPWDRL Sponsor Posts: 420	NPWDRL Tuning Board Oct 6, 2016 16:13:41 GMT -7 Bulldog Racing likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BRACKETRACER on Oct 6, 2016 16:13:41 GMT -7 Since a few guys have indicated that they have issues with catching the rear wheel on the rail, my takeaway from this is that they must be building narrower cars than me. Something I should try?

HurriCrane Racing 10x World, 26x National, & 39x NPWDRL Champion Getting to the top is Easy. Staying on top is a grind! Enjoy the ride. Posts: 811	NPWDRL Tuning Board Oct 6, 2016 18:11:36 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HurriCrane Racing on Oct 6, 2016 18:11:36 GMT -7 The bearing cars do tend to be a bit narrow....

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