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Old 06-14-2005 | 11:02 AM
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Default RE: Cutting down (Resizing) Props any comments good or bad

As long as the reshaped tips mimic the original, you should have a good running prop. I don't know what your expectations are, but I think the optimum treatment is to soak some thin CA into the TE of the blades from about mid span on out and sand them to a razor edge. I only work the top of the airfoil. Some of the benefit might come from reducing excess mass as well as any aerodynamic gain? If you've got a good handling plane that doesn't tend to ever nose over, then prop work can be worthwhile, otherwise I would just do a quick chop and balance job and call it good.