How do you change props without losing a digit?

[boredom.is.me]

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I guess I got lucky. I've been using the same two nuts for well over a year.

[dasboata]

If the nut is super snug I'll grab the drive dog with small pair of channel locks. Most of the time though I can grip the prop in such a way that I don't shred myself to bits. Cut myself really bad that way before. It's not the smartest thing to do. A rag is the easiest safest I would think.

Channel locks,,, what no vise grips LOL

[T.S.Davis]

Hahaha. Yeah. Its hard on the drive dog. That's I switched to a beaver to hold the drive dog.

[DBJr]

I would usually use a sock but after recently cutting 2 of my fingers on my Octura M440, I realized I need something more substantial. I had removed it from the boat to re-polish it like I do every few runs.

Other than possible oxidation, is there any other reason why a nice, bright shiny prop turns a dull brownish color after just a few runs???

I didn't quite realize I had gotten it that sharp. Went right through the sock and got me. Thankfully both cuts are nearly healed, Neosporin works wonders.

[martin]

Are you running on salt water or fresh water.

[DBJr]

Are you running on salt water or fresh water.

Fresh water.

I would never run in salt water after seeing pics of damage caused by the salt.