Prop reaming
 

I need to ream out a prop, but don't have a prop reamer. Is there any other method that could be used? Drill bit maybe or should I just buy one.

thanks

RE: Prop reaming
 

It depends on the shaft size. For the standard small engine with a 1/4" shaft you can use a 1/4" drill bit. I have done it by just using my hand to grip the drill bit and turning enought to just enlarge the hole without getting it too large so that the prop does not center itself on the shaft. You want the hole too large so that you can get a wobble when the prop spins. You will also want to balance the prop after reaming it.

RE: Prop reaming
 

Shaft size is 1/4, engine is a Magnum .91FS wanting to mount a MA 13x8 3 blade.

RE: Prop reaming
 

HI,

I knew there was a post already covering this so I did a seach with the word REAMER.

There is a bunch of advise and different methods on prop reaming and you may want to do your own search and look through them.

The following is one of the posts.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_91.../tm.htm#919449

Hope this helps.

Best regards,

Wayne Miller

RE: Prop reaming
 

Thanks Wayne, I appreciate it. :D

RE: Prop reaming
 

"you want the hole too large " ,i hope this is a misprint or am i reading it wrong ?.