big chap. i just may be doing it backwards. 1st there is the nut and washer, and then i put the prop on and a nut inside it. thats backwards right?
believe thats backwards from what you mentioned above.

yup, they are the gws style. do they make a better one? or the way im doing it is the reason its breaking?

thanks for responses everyone. this is a very helpful sight. other sights dont like to help the new guy out. i love this site. thanks.