christopher small Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I am getting a bit of vibration on my Quanum Nova multi rotor and would like to balance my props,which one is best and easiest to use. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I have this one Chris.......most excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Yes i use one of those as well. Magnetic mounting is virtually friction free giving a very sensitive balance. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopher small Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Thank you both for your help,looks good,should all props be balanced?and do I just sand off the heavy end. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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christopher small Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Hi Percy,I used to sand them but my prop balancer wasn`t much good so they were worse when I finished than they were before.I need some fuel proofer so I can get some clearcoat at the same time as my balancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I agree with Percy that its best not to sand - but to add. But it doesn't have to be fuel proofer though! I use CA! One drop 1/3rd in from the tip then a quick wipe with your finger towards the tip to smear it (definitely quick though - you don't want to end up stuck to it!) Electric flyers are more likely to have CA than fuel proofer! BEB PS You also get the pleasure of peeling the CA off your finger tip that evening! Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 16/07/2016 22:31:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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christopher small Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Is Clearcoat applied straight out of the can,my fuel proofer has to be mixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 And CA is cheaper still - because you already probably have it! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim A Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I brought a (cheap) HK magnetic balancer used it until I checked it for true and found the cones were out so after some research brought a Dubro Tru-spin balancer which I have found to be more versatile and of course accurate. It is capable of balancing props larger than most other balancers i.e. ones in excess of 12inch diameter plus spinners etc. This can be aproblem for magnetic balancers where the clearance between shaft and bed is not great enough. Link P.S. Apologies if link does not work but have just changed to Mozilla Firefox so unsure if it worked correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 A pencil stub sharpened both ends makes a good cheap fingertip balancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I bought a cheap fingertip balancer to make a magnetic balancer with. The balancer shaft turned out to be stainless steel... I also use the Du-bro "wheel" type, for its capacity and accuracy. Re sanding/cutting props, well I always 'dress' moulded props by shaving off the moulding flash and cleaning the seam up with wet and dry before balancing. If the prop is only slightly off-balance, I'm happy to use a 10A blade to scrape the rear face of the heavy blade, which I then polish with wet/dry and or Autosol. If it's badly off, then the light blade gets tape or varnish. Wooden blades get the varnish treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I'm with Mike T here in that I sand the very trailing edge of the heavy blade to make them balance...... That said it probably depends on the prop....as a mainly IC flier my props tend to be a bit thicker & chunkier than a typical electric prop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxG Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Look on YouTube. there are some very good videos there. I found the Horizon Hobby one very good. If I remember rightly it uses the Dubro gadget. Hth Maxg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Z Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I bought the Great Planes balancer and am very pleased at how sensitive it is. Thoroughly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopher small Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 I shall have to look on you tube see what there is.Look up the ones recommended on here. Thanks again Chris., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I would highly recommend the Du-bro one. I've used it on my props and my EDF's, and never had a problem.I use small bits of pvc tape on the back of my props. Before anyone says it....I've never had a piece of tape come off. For my EDF's I use the tape rolled into small 'balls' and then CA to hold it in the hub.RoscoEdited By Rosco on 22/07/2016 22:24:26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopher small Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 The Dubro one looks good on you tube,bit pricey though at £39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris larkins Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I've used one of these with great success, it has the small magnetic cone type balancer as well as the shaft supported by bearings for large diameter props..........good price too **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 That does look rather smart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopher small Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 I have now bought the Dubro True Spin,very pleased with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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