Tool Wanted Speedmaster Charts for Pitch Gauge

[Grimracer]

Looking for the charts for a speed master gauge

Thanks

 

[Terry Keeley]

Indicator movement x 360 / # degrees = pitch

My "standard" is to measure 15* of the LE and 15* of the TE at 75% from the C/L.

For example the LE on some 1667's I just checked was:

0.180" x 360 / 15 = 4.32"

I've found that LE pitch will tell you pretty close what speed the prop is capable of, with zero slip it's:

pitch in inches x rpm / 1057

For that 1667 it's: 4.32 x 24,000 / 1057 = 98.1 mph. If you have a clean running boat 15% slip works well so 98.1 x 0.85 = 83 mph.

I checked this audio tach app with the data logger on my SAW boat and it's surprisingly accurate: Engine RPM

My 90 boat with the above prop ran 82 in this vid with the Sky RC GPS. TMI!

 

[Grimracer]

I use a WOODs gauge.. BUT picked this Speedmaster in a buyout.. if the Speedmaster came with charts it would be good to get a set back with this gauge.

Thanks for posting TK.. your info is invaluable to us all!

Grim

 

[Zimmerman]

Hey Mike,
Sorry for the late response. I have a Speedmaster gauge. I can text chart to you if you still need one,
Rich

 

[K F Wheeler]

I'm sure he does, Richard. Adds value to the gauge he has...
He must be busy to not have replied by now.

Ken

 

[Zimmerman]

Hey Ken,
If I get a chance later today I will post them here. Otherwise I will bring a set to the Wine Run.
Rich

 

[Grimracer]

Hey Mike,
Sorry for the late response. I have a Speedmaster gauge. I can text chart to you if you still need one,
Rich

Mr.Z.. yes in deed.. you can send to...
[email protected]
or
text to 715-450-9889

 

[Zimmerman]

Just got back in town and will send this week.

 

[Davidkrienke]

Just got back in town and will send this week.

Hi Richard Sorry to bother you with this but I wanted to see if you might still have a way to send me or post the speed master charts ?. Grim is sending me a speed master prop gauge and I would like to have the charts .Its been a while and he mentioned that he only had the gauge. Thanks Dave
My email is [email protected].

 

[Zimmerman]

Happy to help. Going to be out of town for a few days. Will fire it off to you next Wednesday.
Rich

 

[Davidkrienke]

Happy to help. Going to be out of town for a few days. Will fire it off to you next Wednesday.
Rich

Excellent. I really appreciate it. Thanks Rich.

 

[DON MAHER]

I use a WOODs gauge.. BUT picked this Speedmaster in a buyout.. if the Speedmaster came with charts it would be good to get a set back with this gauge.

Thanks for posting TK.. your info is invaluable to us all!

Grim

Just a curiosity thing, what is the difference between the Woods and the Speedmaster gauge system?

 

[Mike Hughes]

Nothing Don. They both measure the same way. I think the step measurement are even done the same. 1/8" The one Mark and I have use a 1/8 and 1/4 spacer. Still wish I knew where my went. Mark borrowed my rotary table years ago to make himself a pitch gauge after he seen the one Andy B was using. Andys was a hughey on a larger handle. When Mark return the rotary table he handed me one he made for me. I thought it was a good trade.
Mike

 

[Terry Keeley]

Just a curiosity thing, what is the difference between the Woods and the Speedmaster gauge system?

The Woods gage is like the old Hughey unit, move a certain distance down the blade and measure the degrees of rotation it takes to do it.

The Orlic gage (Speedmaster) rotates the blade a certain number of degrees and an indicator measures the distance the blade would advance (pitch).

 

[LohringMiller]

Again, I wrote an article on this.

Lohring Miller

 

[Davidkrienke]

Again, I wrote an article on this.

Lohring Miller

Would you be able to also post the part 3 of the modifying existing propeller designs?

 

[LohringMiller]

Sure, Here are part 1 and 3:
Lohring Miller

 

[Davidkrienke]

I received the cards from Richard . Thank you so much for these. I wanted to post them so if anyone ever needs them they will be here.