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diezmon
 Post subject: Homemade props?
PostPosted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 4:01 pm 
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Hey guys,

How many of you actually make your own props? I'm interested in learning how but can't seem to easily find any info out there. I've been 'google-ing' up the wazoo! ;)

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Tim

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I recently made 4 bladed props about 7/8" dia. I used a drill press as a Lathe of sorts to centerdrill the hub. I also drilled and tapped a grub screw hole then turned it to shape. I then cut 4 slots and soldered brass Blades in places. There is an article on mwunderway on the process without the grub screw. Greg


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You might find links listed here useful:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402575&highlight=propeller

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kalkurap wrote:
You might find links listed here useful:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402575&highlight=propeller


Excellent :thumbs_up_1: Exactly what I needed.

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Great progress on the web-page linked on your last posting :thumbs_up_1:

Starting to look like its coming together!

Keep us informed also!

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JIM BAUMANN wrote:
Great progress on the web-page linked on your last posting :thumbs_up_1:

Starting to look like its coming together!

Keep us informed also!

Jim Baumann


Thanks jim :)

I've been meaning to start an online-status thread.. but I don't get to work on it very frequently. I have twin 3 year olds LOL

I'm gonna finish that sucker SOMEday LOL

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