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Old 05-12-2009 | 11:11 PM
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Okay.

I've been searching for an hour and can't find the guy who manufactures High Point prop balancers. Thought I had it saved. Maybe that was before the last computer crash. Isn't the original manufacturer still making them but primarily makes other stuff? Who is it and how do I find his site? Anybody know?

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Old 05-12-2009 | 11:38 PM
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I thought Robart used to make them, but stopped. I wasn't aware someone else was making them.

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Old 05-13-2009 | 12:15 AM
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Here is the modern day equivalent:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXD712&P=ML

And there is this one:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXHY61&P=ML

Hope that helps. I am fortunate to still have my "classic" High Point balancer in my possession.

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Old 05-13-2009 | 01:01 AM
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Yeah.

The DuBro is alright.

I still have my original too for what, 30 years? Also found a 'spare' on the big auction site a year or two ago. My original has a 'jewel case' that is so small it is difficult to fit all the parts back in. The spare has a larger case that everything easily fits in. Both prior to the Robart branded one. I even extended the legs with piano wire and brass tube to be able to balance up to 18" props. Could go higher as needed.

Thought I read here on RCU a while back that the original manufacturer still made them but doesn't advertise them. He produces other model? products now. Maybe electric a/c stuff? Had his site address saved but can't find it now. What was his name?

These are really nice tools for balancing model airplane props.

Terry in LP

edit for crappy picture. Yeah, the 18" prop swings through.
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Old 05-13-2009 | 07:05 AM
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I have 2 of them and still use it as my only balancer. Wish it had a larger central cone to hold the larger props better.
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Old 05-20-2009 | 11:13 PM
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Wow! They must either be really good or really collectable: <span class="ebay">Auction number 220413810200

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They are really good. Found the source. It is Dick Bennett atB&amp;B Specialties at the link below.</p>

http://www.bennettbuilt.com/</p>

Worth the price if you want to run balanced props.</p>

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Terry in LP</p>

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