This video is part of our series on Lille\u2019s Maker Faire. To stay up-to-date on releases (and to find out more),\u00a0<\/span>check out our master post here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Humanity has raced for millennia. Humans racing humans. Humans racing horses. Humans racing dogs. Humans racing pigeons. Just race on race on race, forever \u2013 endlessly testing each other\u2019s speed.<\/p>\n But, there\u2019s a certain, magical type of racing previously unexplored. So, welcome one and all to\u2026 uh, wood sander racing?<\/p>\n It works like this. There\u2019s a wooden track with space for two sanders. These are connected to an extension cord, which is in turn hooked up to a wooden stand with a pair of dials. When these are turned, the sanders take off down the track. The first one to the end wins.<\/p>\n A metaphor for the human struggle? Certainly. A future betting scandal? Let\u2019s hope so. But a whole load of fun? Definitely.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to get your own wood sander to race? You can get your very own one here<\/a>. Be warned though, we take absolutely zero responsibility for any injuries you may (and probably will) suffer.<\/p>\n Want more Maker Faire inventions and discoveries?\u00a0<\/span>Then head over here to see more of our videos<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n This post includes affiliate links to products that you can buy online. If you purchase them through our links, we get a small cut of the revenue.<\/em><\/p>\n TNW Conference 2019 is coming! Check out our glorious new location, inspiring lineup of speakers and activities, and how to be a part of this annual tech bonanza by clicking\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n For more gear, gadget, and hardware news and reviews, follow Plugged on \n Published April 5, 2019 \u2014 12:11 UTC\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2019\/04\/WOOD_3-796x448.jpg\")
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