Modifying Prop's

[Tom Kenny]

Hello Guys;

I am looking for any and all the information I can get about modifying props, be it web page's, book's, what ever. Also about making the tools to do the different jobs. I have access to all the machining tools one would need to make them.

Thanks in advance

Tom

 

[MikeP]

Tom,

Here is a realy informative site for prop work and tools.

http://www.shark-racing.com/Ingles/Tecnica...doheliceing.htm

I made a couple of the pitch gauges, and some pliers. I also bought a couple of modified props from Andy Brown to see what he does, I think that was the best thing I did.

-MikeP

 

[Mike T]

Mike P., Glad you liked our posts on Carlos' site and got something out of the drawings and pictures. Carlos and I usually hang out on Jim's Gas board.

 

[TimD]

That is a cool site ;D.

It would be good if somone wrote a tech. article for this site covering things like what to look for when playing around with props. Like initial prop selection and cup / pitch / cutting the prop for particular effects.

I would but I'm a novice when it comes to prop's.

Tim

 

[Neal Haddon]

Man,

I tell you for the time, effort and money I suggest calling Bob Austin at the Prop Works. Bob does a great job. But which ever route you take,,,good luck,,,and many roostertails!!!

 

[Neal Haddon]

Man,

I tell you for the time, effort and money I suggest calling Bob Austin at the Prop Works. Bob does a great job. But which ever route you take,,,good luck,,,and many roostertails!!!

 

[TimD]

Wrong side of the world for me :'( Like to learn for myself too and I'm certain there are other's on this site who are the same.

 

[EatMyShortsRacing]

Me too...

I have the gear, just need the knowledge now...

EMS Racing A little knowledge is dangerous!!!

 

[Ian Inverarity]

Finding people who know a lot about props, and are willing to tell you is hard!

I have spent a lot of money on props, buying, cutting and twisting. Now with a tacho, GPS, radar and pitch guage I should be able to work out what is really happening when I try stuff. Expensive process tho...

Nitrocrazed racing: Experience can be expensive.

 

[Neal Haddon]

Hey Tim,,,

I lived in Sydney for a year back in 95-96. I loved it!!!!!! If you have luck learning about the props that would be great. I have seen a few guys try,,,and well the results were not nearly as impressive as those from someone who has the equipment and knowledge.

Oh,, by the way I lived in Glebe. Man what a difference from Mississippi. But we made some wonderful friends there. Still speak with them from time to time.

Good luck to ya,,,

Neal Haddon

No worries mate,,,,,