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10-20-2006, 04:07 PM
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Flyin' Around
 Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Age: 39
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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 |
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10-20-2006, 07:17 PM
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That's at least a 9
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Federal Way, WA
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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
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10-20-2006, 07:31 PM
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I'm your Huckleberry
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Lower Alabama
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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.
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10-20-2006, 08:35 PM
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It's official, thanks Verne...
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cleveland, TX
Age: 52
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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. |
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10-20-2006, 11:22 PM
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Flyin' Around
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
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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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10-21-2006, 12:33 AM
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I'm done!!! Your loss!
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Location: TFC
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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!!
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10-21-2006, 01:16 AM
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GiantStyle Yapoleno Hucker!
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cordova, TN USA
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Re: Redrilling wood props?
Things like this make great 'wall displays'....... but why risk X amount of dollars for a $35 prop. Sounds pennywise and dollar foolish.
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10-21-2006, 02:03 AM
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I'm done!!! Your loss!
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Re: Redrilling wood props?
Cuz, I'm a RISK-TAKER!!!
Plus, I've done it for YEARS!!!
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It's official, thanks Verne...
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10-21-2006, 09:21 AM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Canada
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Re: Redrilling wood props?
Save the prop and you can use it as is, for other applications without a spinner,
Roger
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10-28-2006, 10:19 PM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Perth Western Australia
Age: 42
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Re: Redrilling wood props?
saw it in half and you have two paint stirrers or two odd looking drum sticks.
aerowiz
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11-27-2006, 02:03 PM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Age: 31
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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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