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  • Mike Caruso
    Senior Member
    • May 2012
    • 940

    #1

    Need picture of pliers for bending prop blades

    Guys,
    I am looking for some pictures of pliers or whatever you use to tweak the blades. My stock Revolt is pulling an X-645 and I would like to tweak it a little. Maybe add some cup as it throws too much water into the air that should be pushing the boat.
    Thanks in advance,
    Mike
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  • detox
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Jun 2008
    • 2318

    #2
    Regular pliers will work. Grip the tip like so then bend (twist) tip upward and toward center of hub about 1/64"-1/32". This may not be perfect, but it works. Thank you properchopper

    I am not familiar with the Revolt. The x442 may be a better prop to try this mod on. Or maybe the m445 like the one in picture. Be sure to thin and sharpen well also.
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    • properchopper
      rcgoatbuild@snotmail.com
      • Apr 2007
      • 6968

      #3
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      • Mike Caruso
        Senior Member
        • May 2012
        • 940

        #4
        LOL Tony

        Thanks to both you guy's.

        Detox the pliers in the picture along with you explanation is fine and yes very shape and good balance job a must.

        I just ran the Revolt with a M-645 runs good but had to shim strut .005" on the right side only to make it run straighter.
        Last edited by Mike Caruso; 09-04-2013, 07:36 PM. Reason: text
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        • Cinnabun
          Senior Member
          • Jun 2013
          • 433

          #5
          Im nervous doing anything other than sharpening and balancing..

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          • ReddyWatts
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Apr 2007
            • 1711

            #6


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            • Mike Caruso
              Senior Member
              • May 2012
              • 940

              #7
              Thank you I can do some damage with those baby's.
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              • Savage Skidoo
                Senior Member
                • May 2011
                • 332

                #8
                Hey Mike if your able to find some ball Berings of different sizes this will help as i made my own . I have spares here if you like 4 sizes that will work for you .IMGA0567.jpg
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                • Mike Caruso
                  Senior Member
                  • May 2012
                  • 940

                  #9
                  No Kidding If I had the balls I could whip up a plate. Let me know what you need for them shipped to 60634 Chicago, IL let me know if you are looking for anything.
                  And Thanks
                  Mike
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                  • Savage Skidoo
                    Senior Member
                    • May 2011
                    • 332

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Mike Caruso
                    No Kidding If I had the balls I could whip up a plate. Let me know what you need for them shipped to 60634 Chicago, IL let me know if you are looking for anything.
                    And Thanks
                    Mike
                    Ok i will check into it at the post office for you . Pm your address if these will work for you

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                    Last edited by Savage Skidoo; 09-05-2013, 01:56 PM.
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                    • Mike Caruso
                      Senior Member
                      • May 2012
                      • 940

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Savage Skidoo
                      Ok i will check into it at the post office for you . Pm your address if these will work for you

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                      Arrived and are just what is needed will get busy. Please let me know what I can do for you.
                      Thanks,
                      Mike
                      Do It Like You Mean It .....or Don't Bother

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                      • Mike Caruso
                        Senior Member
                        • May 2012
                        • 940

                        #12
                        I picked up these pliers and so glad I called to order as the guy on the other end builds Gas boats. He knows props and actually took the time to ask me what I was working on saying oh yes electrics today very fast but small prop diameters. He said you need me to weld a smaller ball .250" on the pliers for you I fix them up and ship it out today. Are you kidding me what Great Customer service. I give him a rating of 5 Props the best.
                        Thanks for the link my friend.
                        Mike
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                        • Mike Caruso
                          Senior Member
                          • May 2012
                          • 940

                          #13
                          IMG_0437[1].jpgIMG_0436[1].jpgI picked these pliers and so glad I called to order as the guy on the other end builds Gas boats. He knows props and actually took the time to ask me what I was working on saying oh yes electrics today very fast but small prop diameters. He said you need me to weld a smaller ball .250" on the pliers for you I fix them up and ship it out today. Are you kidding me what Great Customer service. I give him a rating of 5 Props the best.
                          Thanks for the link my friend.
                          Mike
                          Do It Like You Mean It .....or Don't Bother

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