Saito 82a help please
11-13-2008 | 01:49 PM
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Saito 82a help please
I have installed a Saito 82a on a Funtana 50 and now installing a prop. I realize that the prop doesnt fit properly and the hole in prop needs to be opened up. Can someone please tell me which drill bit size i need. I dont want to take the plane inside home depot 
thanks in advance.
best,
Tim
thanks in advance.
best,
Tim
11-13-2008 | 02:17 PM
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RE: Saito 82a help please
It's 7mm but you'd be better off to get a prop reamer from the hobby shop. I think they go from 7mm to 10mm so you'll have a reamer for all your props. Also you don't want to drill them, it's better to ream them. Reason being is that a drill bit will grab the plastic and dig too quickly and you won't end up with a very good hole.
11-13-2008 | 02:27 PM
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RE: Saito 82a help please
ORIGINAL: rclement
It's 8mm but you'd be better off to get a prop reamer from the hobby shop. I think they go from 7mm to 10mm so you'll have a reamer for all your props. Also you don't want to drill them, it's better to ream them. Reason being is that a drill bit will grab the plastic and dig too quickly and you won't end up with a very good hole.
It's 8mm but you'd be better off to get a prop reamer from the hobby shop. I think they go from 7mm to 10mm so you'll have a reamer for all your props. Also you don't want to drill them, it's better to ream them. Reason being is that a drill bit will grab the plastic and dig too quickly and you won't end up with a very good hole.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=SAIE082A
I believe it says the shaft diameter is 7mm and the above reamer will do the job. Please do not use a drill
11-14-2008 | 11:20 AM
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RE: Saito 82a help please
Using a regular drill may/will cause the resulting hole to be off-center thereby probably ruining the prop!!!!!!
Now I have taken the T bar out of a reamer and inserted the main part of the reamer in my variable speed drill and used it very slowly. I'm lazy that way.......
Now I have taken the T bar out of a reamer and inserted the main part of the reamer in my variable speed drill and used it very slowly. I'm lazy that way.......
11-15-2008 | 09:50 AM
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RE: Saito 82a help please
ORIGINAL: rclement
I ream all of mine in my drill press, that way they're nice and square.
I ream all of mine in my drill press, that way they're nice and square.
11-15-2008 | 12:05 PM
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RE: Saito 82a help please
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I do mine in a MILL/Drilling machine...even better!
ORIGINAL: rclement
I ream all of mine in my drill press, that way they're nice and square.
I ream all of mine in my drill press, that way they're nice and square.
If reaming,do you float the reamer through,or is the prop clamped/indicated in your mill vice or table?
Also what clearance do you shoot for between the stud,and prop hub?
I’ve read that you keep a bunch of pictures,do you have, or can you take some picture of your mill setup?
Thanks.
