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  • Alexgar
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Aug 2009
    • 3534

    #1

    s/b props want to learn the ways

    is ther a link out there that walks you through the theory and process of sharpening props i want to give it a try
    thanks for your help
  • LarrysDrifter
    Big Booty Daddy
    • May 2010
    • 3278

    #2
    Alex,I sent you a pm.

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    • LarrysDrifter
      Big Booty Daddy
      • May 2010
      • 3278

      #3
      You can sharpen them with sandpaper.I was polishing an X450 and cut my finger twice.Have the wide open gashes to prove it.

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      • keithbradley
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Jul 2010
        • 3663

        #4
        http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/inf...andbalance.php
        www.keithbradleyboats.com

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        • westbeach
          OSE Rocks!
          • Feb 2008
          • 951

          #5
          You will some good tools of the trade first. A prop balancer and some needle files. You will have to clean off some of the castings first.

          Originally posted by Alexgar
          is ther a link out there that walks you through the theory and process of sharpening props i want to give it a try
          thanks for your help
          HPR115 x2 ,Dark Horse Shovel, Delta Force CyberStorm, Delta Force Sniper 23-RTR:

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          • GP73
            Senior Member
            • Jul 2010
            • 544

            #6
            Beryllium Copper is TOXIC, read the guide here on OSE, the link is above.

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            • JimClark
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Apr 2007
              • 5907

              #7
              ya a good dust mask
              "Our society strives to avoid any possibility of offending anyone except God.
              Billy Graham

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              • GP73
                Senior Member
                • Jul 2010
                • 544

                #8
                In case you guys want to read about Beryllium toxicity:

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                • iamandrew
                  Senior Member
                  • Jul 2010
                  • 577

                  #9
                  I "sharpened" my prop for the genesis, its only a 38mm prop, and it seems okay, however maybe for under 100kmph setups it might not be as important to get the prop balanced properly, I used water and wet n dry sandpaper and some disposable gloves.

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                  • steveo
                    Fast Electric Addict!
                    • Apr 2007
                    • 1454

                    #10
                    Originally posted by iamandrew
                    I "sharpened" my prop for the genesis, its only a 38mm prop, and it seems okay, however maybe for under 100kmph setups it might not be as important to get the prop balanced properly, I used water and wet n dry sandpaper and some disposable gloves.
                    i would say its the most important, its what driving you boat

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                    • Alexgar
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 3534

                      #11
                      i have files and was thinking , if its easy time is nothing ill give it a shot so where can i buy a resonably priced balancer?

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                      • dag-nabit
                        Senior Member
                        • Feb 2011
                        • 775

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Alexgar
                        i have files and was thinking , if its easy time is nothing ill give it a shot so where can i buy a resonably priced balancer?
                        Here on OSE, or Kintec racing is another on line option. Your LHS or pretty much any on line site that carries RC boat products will likely have a few to choose from.

                        Personally I prefer the magnetic balancers, no need to level them, and I find them a to more sensitive.

                        Kevin

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                        • G-UNIT
                          Senior Member
                          • Nov 2009
                          • 949

                          #13
                          Top flight magnetic balancer 20.00 LHS seem to carry them.
                          I have one and it works great,
                          go into the tips section of ose and that will get you started.

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                          • sailr
                            Fast Electric Addict!
                            • Nov 2007
                            • 6927

                            #14
                            We also have them:

                            About halfway down the page.





                            Originally posted by dag-nabit
                            Here on OSE, or Kintec racing is another on line option. Your LHS or pretty much any on line site that carries RC boat products will likely have a few to choose from.

                            Personally I prefer the magnetic balancers, no need to level them, and I find them a to more sensitive.

                            Kevin
                            Mini Cat Racing USA
                            www.minicatracingusa.com

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                            • old guy
                              Senior Member
                              • Nov 2008
                              • 687

                              #15
                              Have a read and do nut cut your self lol

                              Old Guy

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