How to balance a prop??
 

Hello!!! Could someone tell me how to balance a prop??? Do I sand any off the tip, leading edge, trailing edge, or what??? Thanks....

RE: How to balance a prop??
 

If your talking about plastic props,trim the edges so they arn't sharp,from what i have heard some people remove material from the (front) leading edge but the proper place is the (back)trailing edge usually where it's the thickest.Others will give you more hints.

RE: How to balance a prop??
 

Here's how I do it.
http://204.96.183.34/prop.gif

RE: How to balance a prop??
 

Dip the light end in a bright colored paint (@1/2") then sand the paint off the back side to balance. This will also give you a nice splash of color to show you where the whirling razor blades are so you keep all your fingers!

RE: How to balance a prop??
 

I don't run anything larger than a 12" prop, but what works for me is trim sheet. I use red/yellow or white, and cut small pieces, so they wrap around the leading edge of the prop and almost meed at the T.E. Works great, and I haven't had one come off yet.

Andy

RE: How to balance a prop??
 

Graphic designer huh?

Did you do that at work? I feel bad for looking at RCU at work,lol.

:D

Thats funny!

RE: How to balance a prop??
 

This is the best information I have seen on balancing props......

http://www.masportaviator.com/ah.asp?CatID=2&ID=37

RE: How to balance a prop??
 

Take a look at http://www.masterairscrew.com/techbull.asp