Re: Balancing Propeller

I should have known that Alan's pages would provide information regarding
this subject.

Harlan

"A.T." <atong@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:devquf$gq0$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> For all information on propellers, refer to sub section "Propellers" at
> Alan's Hobby, Model & RC Web Links
> http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/
>
> APC Props
> Bolly Book (The) [ http://www.bolly.com.au/book/title2.html being the
> starting point.]
> Bolly Products Showroom
> Choosing A Prop for best performance
> Classic Props
> Doppler Effect - RPM on Ground and in Air
> Garvon Products Ltd
> Master Airscrew
> Prop Balancing - Joe Wagner - [March 9, 1998 re Giant scale props - a
> different balancing method]
> Props, Balancing, Engine_Prop Ratio
> SuperCool Racing Propellers
> Tornado Propellers by Grish Products
>
> Preferred method of balancing is to use fine sand paper and smooth all, if
> any, molding flash (sharp edges) from around the edge of prop. Lightly
> sand
> the back of the light tip, add a little bit of epoxy and sand that epoxy
> back until prop balances. much like balancing your car tires.
> The prop if in effect a wing lifting the plane forwards, do not sand the
> front of the propeller.
> regards
> Alan T.
> Alan's Hobby, Model & RC Web Links
> http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/
> .................................................................
>
>
>
> "H Davis" <hdavisREMOVE@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:e86dnfESwuVbso7eRVn-tA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> I'm new to the hobby and still building my first trainer. I would really
>> appreciate any comments regarding methods of balancing propellers. From
> what
>> I'm reading, it appears that balance can be achieved by addition or
>> subtraction of weight. Do you have to buy fixture to balance a prop? How
> and
>> where do you take weight off a prop? How do you add weight? Any other
>> tips
>> or comments?
>>
>> Harlan
>>
>>
>
>


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