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Safety is the number one tool in an experienced

Adventurer’s bag of tricks. It is very important to

be mindful of your fingers and body parts to avoid

injuries

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make sure that your fingers are not in the

path of a saw blade or sanding pad. There are a

few pieces of safety equipment that will help you: a

dust mask, safety glasses, and ear protection.

Wear a dust mask to protect against harmful

fumes and airborne particles when you’re sanding,

applying graphite, and spray painting. Form the

metal strip at the top of the mask over your nose

to create a tight seal.

Eye protection is very important when sanding

wood and working with power tools. Wear some

safety glasses or goggles to make sure no stray

bits of wood find their way into your eyes.

Power drills, band saws, and sanders can make

loud buzzing noises that hurt your ears. You can

find earplugs and headphone-style ear muffs at

home centers in the lawn care or safety section.

About Lead

An important part of building your

car is weighting it properly. Lead is a

very heavy substance, and so used to

be commonly recommended for derby cars.

However, lead is very poisonous, and when

melted or sanded, creates dust and fumes

that are easily inhaled. There is no reason

now to use lead

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there are many types of

weights specially made for derby cars that

are safe and non-toxic.

Safety

Safety Glasses

Eye protection is very important when sand-

ing wood and working with power tools. Invest in

safety glasses or goggles that protect your eyes

and your child’s eyes from the front and the sides.

Dust Masks

Wear dust masks to protect against harm-

ful fumes and airborne particles when sanding,

applying graphite, and spray painting. Form

the metal strip at the top of the mask over the

bridge of your nose to create a tight seal.