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Old 02-28-2006 | 06:07 PM
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Guys,

I need some recommendations for a prop balancer for large props. Prop sizes from 22" to 34 "

Thanks Elson
Old 02-28-2006 | 06:11 PM
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This one works really good.

You can't tell from the advertised pictures, but you can set it up to let the prop hang off the side of the bench and then actually spin the prop around a full 360* circle and wait for it to stop.

It works very well. Well built. Simple to assemble and use.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXD712&P=7
Old 02-28-2006 | 06:20 PM
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I agree with Rcpilet

It's the one I use and I know at least a dozen others that use it also
Old 02-28-2006 | 06:44 PM
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Yep that's the one you want. Great for big props. I have a magnetic one that use for smaller props.
Old 02-28-2006 | 07:22 PM
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Can't beat a Dubro! Bugman did you ever try the Bel Rey Mc-1 oil?I thought I read that you were going to test or try it
Old 02-28-2006 | 07:25 PM
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Elson, one more vote for the DuBro. Have used it for a long time.
Old 02-28-2006 | 08:08 PM
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off2fly,

We tested Belray MC-1 in our oil test a year ago.

Results:

The only oil which did not form carbon on the piston

Since the oil does not burn, fuel consumption was increased by about 15%

Thanks for the recommendation on a prop balancer. I will purchase one the next time I buy from tower.

Elson
Old 02-28-2006 | 08:14 PM
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Ok, I thought you just tested the Bel Rey H1R, Imust be confused as usual.Thank's, Btw Which oil did you decide to use and is it panning out?
Old 02-28-2006 | 08:17 PM
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duh!

You are right. I am confused. We did not test Bel ray mc-1

my error.

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Old 02-28-2006 | 08:21 PM
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Ok I thougt you were planning to or something,I remember you mentioning it.I'm going to try and find that old thread and reread.I'm surprised your neibors did'nt shoot you running all those test! LOL!
Old 03-01-2006 | 08:21 PM
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What they all said about the DuBro balancer the best!
ORIGINAL: Big_Bird

Elson, one more vote for the DuBro. Have used it for a long time.

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