Redrilling wood props?

Eric H · 10-20-2006, 03:07 PM

Well, stupid me, I drilled some Menz S in the wrong place, so now they won't line up w/ the spinner.
How about gluing 6 wood dowels to plug the holes and redrilling in the correct location? What do you think of the structural integrity of the prop after the repair?

Thanks,

Eric

Dan767 · 10-20-2006, 06:17 PM

Eric,

Please don't use it. Just trash it and and get another. There won't be enough wood left in the hub to make it safe. I know it's been done, but I don't believe it's worth it.

Dan

Big J · 10-20-2006, 06:31 PM

I don't think the savings is worth the safety risk. Please don't do it-for your sake and for the sake of others around you.

**Boulder** · 10-20-2006, 07:35 PM

Don't even think about it...What you might be able to do is find somebody that needs the prop where it doesn't matter about the hole location. I use a ZDZ-80 and I can make the prop work no matter where the holes are drilled, maybe somebody can use yours, sell it and get a new one

It sounds like you are using a fiberglass or CF spinner, I use a Tru-Turn with a center bolt, that's the reason bolt location isn't as important to me.

Eric H · 10-20-2006, 10:22 PM

Thanks, that's what I thought but It's worth asking!

Boulder: these props are for a ZDZ 80! Menz S 26/10. Interested?

Cheers,

Eric

Bunky F. Knuckle · 10-20-2006, 11:33 PM

I've doweled and re-drilled, no problems what-so-ever!!! It has worked for me and several friends of mine too!! I say save it, and go for it!!

Matchless · 10-21-2006, 12:16 AM

Things like this make great 'wall displays'....... but why risk X amount of dollars for a $35 prop. Sounds pennywise and dollar foolish.

Bunky F. Knuckle · 10-21-2006, 01:03 AM

Cuz, I'm a RISK-TAKER!!!

Plus, I've done it for YEARS!!!

**Boulder** · 10-21-2006, 05:43 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Eric H
	Thanks, that's what I thought but It's worth asking! Boulder: these props are for a ZDZ 80! Menz S 26/10. Interested? Cheers, Eric

Yes I am!! How many and how much? Shipping would be to zip code 78840.

forgues research · 10-21-2006, 08:21 AM

Save the prop and you can use it as is, for other applications without a spinner,

Roger

aerowiz · 10-28-2006, 09:19 PM

saw it in half and you have two paint stirrers or two odd looking drum sticks.

aerowiz

hawk21 · 11-27-2006, 01:03 PM

well I also drill a nx prop for a da 50 in the wrong place and the dowell repair worked for me but it only has 4 bolts

10-20-2006, 03:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Eric H Flyin' Around Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Age: 36 Posts: 18	Redrilling wood props? Well, stupid me, I drilled some Menz S in the wrong place, so now they won't line up w/ the spinner. How about gluing 6 wood dowels to plug the holes and redrilling in the correct location? What do you think of the structural integrity of the prop after the repair? Thanks, Eric

10-20-2006, 06:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dan767 Push over the top? No, PULL! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 571	Re: Redrilling wood props? Eric, Please don't use it. Just trash it and and get another. There won't be enough wood left in the hub to make it safe. I know it's been done, but I don't believe it's worth it. Dan __________________ Dan www.ctf.org www.caringbridge.org/visit/ashleyv Isaiah 40:31

10-20-2006, 06:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Big J I'm your Huckleberry Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lower Alabama Posts: 248	Re: Redrilling wood props? I don't think the savings is worth the safety risk. Please don't do it-for your sake and for the sake of others around you. __________________ Nick Jones ____________________________________ Badges? We don't need no stinking badges.

10-20-2006, 07:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Boulder It's official, thanks Verne... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Universal City, TX Age: 49 Posts: 10,084 Blog Entries: 3 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Redrilling wood props? Don't even think about it...What you might be able to do is find somebody that needs the prop where it doesn't matter about the hole location. I use a ZDZ-80 and I can make the prop work no matter where the holes are drilled, maybe somebody can use yours, sell it and get a new one It sounds like you are using a fiberglass or CF spinner, I use a Tru-Turn with a center bolt, that's the reason bolt location isn't as important to me. __________________ Ken Thompson Fellowship of Christian Modelers http://www.fcmodelers.com *Team Black Magic* http://www.customairframes.com *Team DragonFire* http://www.dragonfirecustoms.com

10-20-2006, 10:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Eric H Flyin' Around Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Age: 36 Posts: 18	Re: Redrilling wood props? Thanks, that's what I thought but It's worth asking! Boulder: these props are for a ZDZ 80! Menz S 26/10. Interested? Cheers, Eric


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10-20-2006, 11:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bunky F. Knuckle To those who doubt.....BURN!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: OhIo Age: 31 Posts: 1,615	Re: Redrilling wood props? I've doweled and re-drilled, no problems what-so-ever!!! It has worked for me and several friends of mine too!! I say save it, and go for it!! __________________ Shut up, Fartknocker!!!!!!! Hurry up, Sept. 10 2007!!!!!!!!

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10-21-2006, 01:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bunky F. Knuckle To those who doubt.....BURN!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: OhIo Age: 31 Posts: 1,615	Re: Redrilling wood props? Cuz, I'm a RISK-TAKER!!! Plus, I've done it for YEARS!!! __________________ Shut up, Fartknocker!!!!!!! Hurry up, Sept. 10 2007!!!!!!!!

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10-28-2006, 09:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
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hawk21 Super Contributer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Age: 27 Posts: 124	Re: Redrilling wood props? well I also drill a nx prop for a da 50 in the wrong place and the dowell repair worked for me but it only has 4 bolts

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