Spinner
12-18-2005 | 10:07 PM
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RE: Spinner
You didn't mention price or material so I chose expensive aluminum.
You didn't mention a diameter so I randomly chose 2.5 inches.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFBJ9&P=7
Most likely any Tru-Turn listed that says it is for "wide blades" will work without modification.
Nylon spinners can be trimmed to fit with a hobby knife.
If you decide to use Tru-Turn, you can email them questions using one of the addresses on this page. Since you're in Portugal it would probably be inconvenient to call them but there is a number on the site if you need a fast answer.
http://www.truturn.com/contact_us.htm
You didn't mention a diameter so I randomly chose 2.5 inches.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFBJ9&P=7
Most likely any Tru-Turn listed that says it is for "wide blades" will work without modification.
Nylon spinners can be trimmed to fit with a hobby knife.
If you decide to use Tru-Turn, you can email them questions using one of the addresses on this page. Since you're in Portugal it would probably be inconvenient to call them but there is a number on the site if you need a fast answer.
http://www.truturn.com/contact_us.htm
12-18-2005 | 10:34 PM
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From: Santa MariaAzores, PORTUGAL
RE: Spinner
Ohh sorry, i want a cheap plastic spinner, no money[
] I thought there was wideblade plastic spinner, but ive seen none! So.. even with the biggest plastic spinner, 15x4w prop will not fit on it without cut it? What diameter should i use? 2 1/2? Tks
] I thought there was wideblade plastic spinner, but ive seen none! So.. even with the biggest plastic spinner, 15x4w prop will not fit on it without cut it? What diameter should i use? 2 1/2? Tks
12-18-2005 | 10:47 PM
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RE: Spinner
It's next to impossible to find a spinner that will fit all props. That's something that every flyer faces. Buy the spinner that you want for your plane and trim it to fit your propeller. Just make sure that you trim the same amount off of both sides of the spinner, and that the spinner doesn't touch the propeller.
Hope this helps
Ken
Hope this helps
Ken
12-19-2005 | 12:18 AM
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RE: Spinner
If you have a dremel tool they are very handy for trimming plastic spinners. As Ken said just make sure you do it evenly on both sides. I measure what I need, then draw a line evenly on both sides then use the grinding/sanding wheel attachment on my dremel, and grind to the line. It eats it right up in no time at all.
Mark
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12-19-2005 | 09:51 AM
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The size of the spinner is usually governed by the size & shape of the cowl. The only prop-related limitations are: a) what prop hub you can fit inside the spinner, & b) spinner dia doesn't exceed 25% of the prop dia.
12-19-2005 | 02:42 PM
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RE: Spinner
Ok tks. I think im going to buy 2 1/2 greatplanes spinner. I do have access to industrial tools, so i have no problem to cut it nice. I was just trying to avoid it. I always had problem to choose the correct spinner. I thought there was a specific size for each prop. Now i know how it works
Tks again
Tks again
