Pinewood Derby Turn in Tool

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I'm not a big fan of the bent axle design for setting up a pinewood derby car. I like the idea of precision and getting the car set up in a way that you know exactly what is happening. I purchased the Pro Driller by Pinewood Pro (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AHNS5HK), which gives you the drill bit, and guide to drill axle holes. The outside holes allow for canted wheels, but there is no option for turn in for rail riding. This tool, combined with the Pro Driller tool allows you to put about a 1 degree angle in your holes. This should give you about 1cm run over 1m (if my calculations are right), which is a very gradual turn in.The Pro Driller tool sits within this tool, and the whole thing fits over your block. The edges of this tool are 1/2" from the hole closest to the edge (follow the arrows on the bottom). This allows you to draw the axle line 1/2" away from your intended spot, you can then line it up and drill. NOTE: because the Pro Driller tool is at an angle, you'll have to readjust the tool for each side or one set of holes will be too far forward/back.