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			''As of 2019, the Dead Projects Society has welcomed this event into [[Dead Projects Society\|its fearsome roster]].''

			== c. 2010 ==
	The [http://baltimorenode.org Baltimore Node] is organizing power tool drag racing for [http://betascape.org Betascape]. Power tool drag racing is all about taking ordinary electric power tools and turning them into drag racers. Power tool drag racing has been around as long as power tools themselves, ever since the first time someone ziptied the switch on a beltsander and let it scoot across the shop floor. Since then it has grown into a obscure but widespread sport. Races are held all over the world and all kinds of people race, anybody can build a racer in a few hours with a few items from a thrift store.		The [http://baltimorenode.org Baltimore Node] is organizing power tool drag racing for [http://betascape.org Betascape]. Power tool drag racing is all about taking ordinary electric power tools and turning them into drag racers. Power tool drag racing has been around as long as power tools themselves, ever since the first time someone ziptied the switch on a beltsander and let it scoot across the shop floor. Since then it has grown into a obscure but widespread sport. Races are held all over the world and all kinds of people race, anybody can build a racer in a few hours with a few items from a thrift store.

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	'''Building a Racer'''		'''Building a Racer'''
	Building the racer is most of the challenge and half the fun! The important thing is to not take it too seriously. Some over-engineered racers have been flops, and some simple designs have been real winners. The best way to come up with a racer design is to look at what other people have done and go from there. Watch Bre ~~Pettis\’~~ awesome MAKE: [http://www.youtube.com/v/WLmsz5N88vg&hl=en&fs=1&border=1 Video Podcast on building a racer!] for some examples. Here are some basic guidelines.		Building the racer is most of the challenge and half the fun! The important thing is to not take it too seriously. Some over-engineered racers have been flops, and some simple designs have been real winners. The best way to come up with a racer design is to look at what other people have done and go from there. Watch Bre Pettis’ awesome MAKE: [http://www.youtube.com/v/WLmsz5N88vg&hl=en&fs=1&border=1 Video Podcast on building a racer!] for some examples. Here are some basic guidelines.

	'''Materials:''' The basic racer recipe calls for:		'''Materials:''' The basic racer recipe calls for:

Jcutonilli at 23:21, 18 June 2010

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Jcutonilli at 23:18, 18 June 2010

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Jcutonilli at 23:17, 18 June 2010

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Jcutonilli at 23:16, 18 June 2010

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Jcutonilli at 23:12, 18 June 2010

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Jcutonilli at 22:49, 18 June 2010

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	'''Safety:''' Over 350,000 people are expected to be at the event. Any racer judged to be dangerous will not be allowed to compete. There are some things to be aware of, especially for novice builders. Grinders and saws spin VERY fast, so be careful what you attach to the "wheel." In general, you should only use manufactured wheels that are mounted securely to the arbor, building a wheel from scratch is not recommended as it will come flying apart when spun up to 10,000 RPM. If you have ANY concerns about safety its best to consult with an experienced racer, so send us an [mailto://BaltoPTDA@gmail.com email]. BTW chainsaws race very poorly.		'''Safety:''' Over 350,000 people are expected to be at the event. Any racer judged to be dangerous will not be allowed to compete. There are some things to be aware of, especially for novice builders. Grinders and saws spin VERY fast, so be careful what you attach to the "wheel." In general, you should only use manufactured wheels that are mounted securely to the arbor, building a wheel from scratch is not recommended as it will come flying apart when spun up to 10,000 RPM. If you have ANY concerns about safety its best to consult with an experienced racer, so send us an [mailto://BaltoPTDA@gmail.com email]. BTW chainsaws race very poorly.

	'''Official Rules:''' Official Rules []		'''Official Rules:''' [[Official Rules]]

	'''Links:''' Links to some cool videos of other power tool drag racing events		'''Links:''' Links to some cool videos of other power tool drag racing events

Jcutonilli at 22:48, 18 June 2010

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	'''Safety:''' Over 350,000 people are expected to be at the event. Any racer judged to be dangerous will not be allowed to compete. There are some things to be aware of, especially for novice builders. Grinders and saws spin VERY fast, so be careful what you attach to the "wheel." In general, you should only use manufactured wheels that are mounted securely to the arbor, building a wheel from scratch is not recommended as it will come flying apart when spun up to 10,000 RPM. If you have ANY concerns about safety its best to consult with an experienced racer, so send us an [mailto://BaltoPTDA@gmail.com email]. BTW chainsaws race very poorly.		'''Safety:''' Over 350,000 people are expected to be at the event. Any racer judged to be dangerous will not be allowed to compete. There are some things to be aware of, especially for novice builders. Grinders and saws spin VERY fast, so be careful what you attach to the "wheel." In general, you should only use manufactured wheels that are mounted securely to the arbor, building a wheel from scratch is not recommended as it will come flying apart when spun up to 10,000 RPM. If you have ANY concerns about safety its best to consult with an experienced racer, so send us an [mailto://BaltoPTDA@gmail.com email]. BTW chainsaws race very poorly.

	'''Official Rules:''' Official Rules [~~http://www.example.com link title~~]		'''Official Rules:''' Official Rules []

	'''Links:''' Links to some cool videos of other power tool drag racing events		'''Links:''' Links to some cool videos of other power tool drag racing events

Jcutonilli at 22:47, 18 June 2010

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	'''Safety:''' Over 350,000 people are expected to be at the event. Any racer judged to be dangerous will not be allowed to compete. There are some things to be aware of, especially for novice builders. Grinders and saws spin VERY fast, so be careful what you attach to the "wheel." In general, you should only use manufactured wheels that are mounted securely to the arbor, building a wheel from scratch is not recommended as it will come flying apart when spun up to 10,000 RPM. If you have ANY concerns about safety its best to consult with an experienced racer, so send us an [mailto://BaltoPTDA@gmail.com email]. BTW chainsaws race very poorly.		'''Safety:''' Over 350,000 people are expected to be at the event. Any racer judged to be dangerous will not be allowed to compete. There are some things to be aware of, especially for novice builders. Grinders and saws spin VERY fast, so be careful what you attach to the "wheel." In general, you should only use manufactured wheels that are mounted securely to the arbor, building a wheel from scratch is not recommended as it will come flying apart when spun up to 10,000 RPM. If you have ANY concerns about safety its best to consult with an experienced racer, so send us an [mailto://BaltoPTDA@gmail.com email]. BTW chainsaws race very poorly.

	'''Official Rules:''' [Official Rules]		'''Official Rules:''' Official Rules [http://www.example.com link title]

	'''Links:''' Links to some cool videos of other power tool drag racing events		'''Links:''' Links to some cool videos of other power tool drag racing events