Cut cooling slots in CF Spinner
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Cut cooling slots in CF Spinner
I have acquired a new Carbon Fiber spinner and would like to cut cooling slots in the spinner section and the backplate.
Anyone out there know how to do this or can give me idea on how to?
Thank you
Crashlander
Anyone out there know how to do this or can give me idea on how to?
Thank you
Crashlander
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RE: Cut cooling slots in CF Spinner
Here are two examples:
http://www.f3aunlimited.com/webstore...roducts_id=693
http://www.f3aunlimited.com/webstore...roducts_id=659
I would measure and mark, cut with a dremel cut-off wheel, and finish by hand with sandpaper, probably glued to a small dowel. Then balance.
http://www.f3aunlimited.com/webstore...roducts_id=693
http://www.f3aunlimited.com/webstore...roducts_id=659
I would measure and mark, cut with a dremel cut-off wheel, and finish by hand with sandpaper, probably glued to a small dowel. Then balance.
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RE: Cut cooling slots in CF Spinner
OK guys, completed the project-cut two slots in the spinner. Came out very nice, almost pro looking, a little clearcoat should enhance it a bit more.
Balancing is another matter. It is not easy to balance a spinner, considerably more time taking than balancing a prop.
I have tried several times and still cannot balance the spinner to my satisfaction-still have a heavy side. Right now, it is going to stay like that until I get some force to try again.
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Balancing is another matter. It is not easy to balance a spinner, considerably more time taking than balancing a prop.
I have tried several times and still cannot balance the spinner to my satisfaction-still have a heavy side. Right now, it is going to stay like that until I get some force to try again.
Orlando
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RE: Cut cooling slots in CF Spinner
maybe try small peices of tape to get it to balance then remove material 180deg opposite. may also try balancing it in 2 planes.
dont know if it will help but page 16 of the Bolly Book http://www.bolly.com.au/1998%20Bolly%20Book%20v3.pdf outlines some advanced propeller balancing techniques that may be applied to the spinner
dont know if it will help but page 16 of the Bolly Book http://www.bolly.com.au/1998%20Bolly%20Book%20v3.pdf outlines some advanced propeller balancing techniques that may be applied to the spinner
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RE: Cut cooling slots in CF Spinner
I never thought about adding some tape. Great idea. I'll try that. I have been using CA with micro-ballons. Difficult to do.
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RE: Cut cooling slots in CF Spinner
I have been balancing both the backplate and spinner separately. However, I believe they should be balanced as a unit. The problem is if you have to change props, -start all over again?
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