Propeller storage and carrier?
10-01-2009, 10:12 AM
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Propeller storage and carrier?
Propeller storage and carrier, has anyone devised a good method to carry and store a variety of prop sizes when going to the field.On any given flying day I might have props that range from 16”, 12”, 11”, and down to combat props which I think are 7 or 8 inches.Really trying to stop from changing them in and out of the flight box, and have them protected so they don’t get damaged nor damage something while traveling.
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10-01-2009, 01:41 PM
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RE: Propeller storage and carrier?
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I got me a cheap plastic tool box from the Home Depot. Cost 5 bucks and I can get all my props in it. Good Luck, Dave
I got me a cheap plastic tool box from the Home Depot. Cost 5 bucks and I can get all my props in it. Good Luck, Dave
10-01-2009, 02:18 PM
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I have two 4" S/S 1/4 x 20 threaded bolts with dual washers and a wingnut on the end. On one I keep my spare .40 & .46 size props and on the other my .60 size props. Each holds six props. I keep these in my car (it's a wagon and the back has a fabric that holds the stiff side of Velcro strips - much handy).
My 16 to 20" I carry individually and pray I don't need. I only keep one spare on hand for those.
In the workshop I drive finishing nails into the studs and arrange them by width.
My 16 to 20" I carry individually and pray I don't need. I only keep one spare on hand for those.
In the workshop I drive finishing nails into the studs and arrange them by width.
10-01-2009, 07:03 PM
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RE: Propeller storage and carrier?
I use long ped board hooks with smaller ones at bottom on my work bench at home. I use 1/4 " threaded rod bolted through the side of my flight box & I carry 8" through 15". Bill
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RE: Propeller storage and carrier?
I keep them in a 2 gallon ziplock freezer bag, but the bottom is taped over, 'cause the props keep poking through. I like some of the ideas presented here!
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10-22-2009, 07:54 PM
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RE: Propeller storage and carrier?
I keep mine bolted to the side of my flight box, kind of like what mild Bill posted. I drilled (2) 1/4" holes in the front of my box, just above the drawer and I hold them on with 2 spare 1/4"-20 nylon wing bolts and "wing nuts". When I'm headed to or from the field, I just turn the props a bit so they block the drawer and snug up the wing nuts. That keeps my drawer from shaking open while the flight box is in the bed of my truck.
