21 inch bby oval racer build

[phase]

does anyone have any tips on how to sharpen, balance, and polish a prop.. i found a 4 part series on you tube and got a prob balancer.. does anyone have any extra tips that i might need to know?

[phase]

cmon guys some replys would be helpfull

[ReddyWatts]

Caution when working with Beryllium Cooper! Activities such as grinding, sanding, polishing or any activity which abrades the surface will cause airborne dust particles. These Beryllium Cooper particles are highly toxic! There are dangers involved with inhaling dust or fumes. It can cause serious, chronic lung disease in some individuals. Over time lung disease can be fatal! Warning- Potential Cancer hazard!


http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/inf...andbalance.php

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...t=balance+prop

[phase]

good info thanks.. i already started and im using a dust mask, gloves, and saftey goggles.. can i just polish it with a dremel and the polishing foam thingy and polishing compound?

[ReddyWatts]

I do, there has not be any documented cases of cancer or lung disease from this in 25 years, just be aware of the hazards and be careful.

[phase]

and also.. does it exactly have to be as sharp as a blade.. cuz im trying my hardest and cant get it as thin as that.. like in that post that said the prop cut his hand.. i cant even make it cut paper.. i have been hard at work on it for like 45 min

[ReddyWatts]

None of mine will cut paper, but they could cut skin when holding them while removing the prop nut.

[phase]

this isnt my prop but does the part that the arrow is pointing to have to be sharpened also?

[ReddyWatts]

Yes, it uses all of the blade during the run.

[phase]

ok thanks.. so this pic is an example of a unsharpened prop right?

[phase]

i got the prop done

[eclipse]

lookin good.. i hope your ready for they race against my super hawaii..

[phase]

thanks..i sure am ready..
im workin on the outlet now..im almost done

[phase]

i got the electric stuff layed out

12x2 orion revolution
novak dually esc
venom 4600 6 cell- not the best but will work for the time being
and probably a spectrum reciever

then i made a cooling coil becuase i was low on money and the outlet
i also changed the tubing to high flow tubing

[smm_cbf]

looking real nice, are you going to replace the wires on the motor?