How bad is my prop (see photos)

[Ed Haugh]

I am almost afraid to ask, but how bad is my prop? See pics in my library. Damage was done by previous owner and I thought nothing of it until today. I remember someone saying you should be able to cut your finger on the edge of the prop. Well, mine is more of a serrated edge.. Can this be fixed relatively easily?

 

[TritonGlenn]

That's not too bad. I've had much worse repaired. I don't like leaving a prop dinged up for any amount of time, so if that were my prop, and I couldn't bring it in for a while, I'd touch up some of those nicks with a file until they are at least not snagging on stuff like your prop looks now. I would get it refinished soon though.

All the bet,

Glenn

 

[Dan J.]

I agree wholeheartedly with Glenn and recomend getting your prop refinished soon. A welded bead ran on the affected ears, ground to shape, spin balanced, and polished runs about $100-$125 at the prop shops here for stainless, hub pressed in or not. (About $40-$60 for aluminum props.) Good luck!

 

[TRCM]

If your prop is sharp enough to cut your finger on, then the 1st time it contacts ANYTHING, the edge will fold over.



You want it 'sharp' (ie not flat spots or dings), but not so sharp as to cut your finger.



If you want to know if it can be fixed, check out this post & work (about 1/2 way down). This is where I send my props for work/mods.




http://www.bbcboards.net/props/172588-faq-about-props-marks-price-sheet-order-form.html

 

[Mini]

Looks like mine and I am getting it fixed!!!! Just did it a few weeks ago but it has to be done. the prop slip and loss of power are reason enougH!