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Old 01-15-2016, 11:37 PM
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Default Prop drill size & O.S. GT-33 shaft

I wonder which props can I use for the OS GT-33, which has a shaft size which is almost 8mm?
I see that the Xoar props has 10mm drill - is there any way to have some kind of adapter?
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You can always have an adapter machined, but for years I have simply used some heat-shrink tubing to fill the gap in these instances. Try it.
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I use K&S brass tubing. One size to the next will slide nicely into one another until u build up the size shim u need.
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I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by Lifer
You can always have an adapter machined, but for years I have simply used some heat-shrink tubing to fill the gap in these instances. Try it.
I like the shrink tubes. In a pinch, I've used masking tape on the shaft, building the diameter to what the prop needs. The best solution is an adapter as RM is suggesting with the telescoping brass tubes, or a machined ally as Lifer is suggesting
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Matthew,

Are you still selling your clear fuel line? I'd like to get six feet or so if available.
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Originally Posted by tzahif1
I wonder which props can I use for the OS GT-33, which has a shaft size which is almost 8mm?
I see that the Xoar props has 10mm drill - is there any way to have some kind of adapter?
Xoar props in this size have 10mm shaft holes. Your best bet for the 8 mm size needed is APC props. These props are the most efficient and are the quietest, converting more power to thrust than all others. The only downside is they are about twice the weight of the wood or carbon props.
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Matthew,

Are you still selling your clear fuel line? I'd like to get six feet or so if available.
Lifer, yes I am. Just got a new supply a couple months back so I am well stocked so to speak. PayPal is the best or simplest approach. Price is a little higher at 1$ a foot; my supplier increased his pricing and I have to pass it on to my customers unfortunately since margin is tight.

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