Top Flight prop balancer
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Top Flight prop balancer
I was given a Top Flight Prop Balancer,
The two tapered pieces that go in the prop are missing.
Can any of you folks tell me what the angle or taper is on those parts?
I have a metal lathe and can make new ones if I knew what I am shooting for.
Thanks in advance.
I realize a new one is only$20 but it would be nice to get this one going again.
D
The two tapered pieces that go in the prop are missing.
Can any of you folks tell me what the angle or taper is on those parts?
I have a metal lathe and can make new ones if I knew what I am shooting for.
Thanks in advance.
I realize a new one is only$20 but it would be nice to get this one going again.
D
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RE: Top Flight prop balancer
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Outstanding Minn
I should have figured it was something simple like that!
Thanks again!
Dee
Outstanding Minn
I should have figured it was something simple like that!
Thanks again!
Dee
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHY63&P=0
as MinnFlyer explained, they have an O-ring in them which is why i bought a few of them for back up.
i have a High Point balancer and couldn't find one of these to replace the one that wore out, and the TF cones work perfect.
i also like the TF balancer.........easy to setup and i don't have to be so careful in regards to dinging up the balancer wheels as i do on the High Point.
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RE: Top Flight prop balancer
ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer
As a former machininst I can tell you that anyone with a metal lathe would rather DIE than buy a $2 item that he can make for under $30
As a former machininst I can tell you that anyone with a metal lathe would rather DIE than buy a $2 item that he can make for under $30
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RE: Top Flight prop balancer
Mike is right, I don't do steel but I do woodworking and will spend more to make my own jigs. LOL, get ribbed from the wife also.
Bruce Aircraft percision bearings in the cradle I made my daughter. Wood was spalted birch. I could have bought this and the crib for 1/2 it cost me but.. I made it Bearings were about $25 ea LOL . We still have that cradle and the crib is on its 3rd owner and 4th child.
Bruce Aircraft percision bearings in the cradle I made my daughter. Wood was spalted birch. I could have bought this and the crib for 1/2 it cost me but.. I made it Bearings were about $25 ea LOL . We still have that cradle and the crib is on its 3rd owner and 4th child.
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RE: Top Flight prop balancer
I have a Top Flight Balancer. It works great for props under 12 inches, but for longer props I find myself having to hold the two magnets in place after removing the support rods so the prop won't hit the table.
Is there a better way to use this device for larger props?
Is there a better way to use this device for larger props?
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RE: Top Flight prop balancer
Thanks DS on my build
foos, I have not used one so take this with a grain of salt but clothes pins on the shaft to hold the mags in place? Aligator clips?
foos, I have not used one so take this with a grain of salt but clothes pins on the shaft to hold the mags in place? Aligator clips?