Prop Work

[egneg]

PROP WORK

I can sharpen, balance, detongue, and cup props in a variety of finishes to suit your needs. I will work with you on a one on one basis to deliver exactly what you need. My prices are fair and I ship priority mail all over the world unless other arrangements are made ahead of time. I have more pictures in my profile album under props and in the gallery.



You can ask questions here or send me a PM if you like. Prices vary depending on the prop, size, number of blades, material, and all that you may want done to it. I am a premier PayPal verified member.

Chuck Genge


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[Jesse J]

I like the sound of this, I have a fair number of raw props and they ain't gettin sharper where they are. here is the list, how about a per prop and a group price for balance, sharpen and sport-grade polish (I am not a racer, nor will be soon)?

X432
X435
X437/3
X438
X442 - would like to detongue
X448
Y535
X637
X640 - would like to detongue
X646
1932

Thanks,
Jesse

[detox]

Do you harden props?

[egneg]

Do you harden props?

I am working on it but I am still in the testing stages so hopefully in the near future I will be able to offer this as well.

Chuck

[detox]

Powerful SAW boats will break and bend a non hardened prop. Here's a good post on prop hardening:

I've done it a couple ways.

#1. If you really want them HARD: Anneal them at 1225F for an hour and quench in water. Do all you prop work: sharpen, balance, thin, cup etc. Then 600F for 2 hours and turn off the kiln and just leave them to cool overnight. This yields very hard props, but you can no longer work them at all.

#2. Just do the 600F step after yo work the prop. Still very hard, but you canbend them a little if you really need to.

[egneg]

Powerful SAW boats will break and bend a non hardened prop. Here's a good post on prop hardening:

At the place I work they have heat treat ovens. They are heated to 820 C then quenched in oil. I think my mistake was to have them tempered after that which softened them up again. I will have another one run without the tempering and see how things go. I do thank you for the information as I will keep that in mind but I am limited to the processes that they have in place as they are run with steel gears.

[Apples1]

DO you sell props as well as prop works? i need a couple

[egneg]

Sorry I am not a supplier I order them from someone just as you do.

[Apples1]

Cheers, thought it was worth a shot...

[z400]

Ive got a Prather Stainless 220 im going to need to get balanced and sharpened.

[Jesse J]

Sent of my shipment today, 12 props that I don't have time to work on. Thanks Chuck, I was waiting for somebody to offer this great service.

Cheers,
Jesse

[egneg]

Ive got a Prather Stainless 220 im going to need to get balanced and sharpened.

I can do it and sent you a PM.

[egneg]

Sent of my shipment today, 12 props that I don't have time to work on. Thanks Chuck, I was waiting for somebody to offer this great service.

Cheers,
Jesse

I will let you know when they get here Jesse.

[Meniscus]

Just a recommendation here...

Egneg (Chuck) does great work and is great to deal with! If you're thinking of trying some of his services, I highly recommend. Don't delay! While he's offering his valuable time, take advantage and I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

[Gerwin Brommer]

Not meant as critics , but : why do I never see the trailing-edge worked ?
(the only person I know of doing so is Andy Brown)
Don't they have to be very sharp aswell ?
Lots of tuned props have rounded trailing edges, due to the polishing............

Ps : I like the Octura 642 a lot ! , the edges on this one look great