RE: Propeller balancing
The DOD balance method works very well for me. My method is modified slightly in that I use fine gloss polyurethane to spray the tips for horizontal balance. To balance the heavy side of the hub, I drill a 1/16th or 3/32nd hole in the very top of the light side of the hub. The drill hole runs parallel to the bolts through the prop hub. Fill the hole with 2-56 or 4-40 rod depending on how much weight needed to balance the hub. One small drop of CA and it’s not going to move. I’ve had Velcro or weights glued to the hub come off before. This makes a much neater balance job and you can barely see that a small hole has been drilled in the hub.
Buff out the prop as needed to restore the gloss or remove the overspray. Props seem to always work their way out of balance after a dozen of so flights.
I recheck mine about once a month.
Jaketab