KK> >   I guess I should have asked for a little help.  I got them in about 3
KK> >   days ago and all three were not balanced right.  I started to sand a
KK> >   little on one side... Still no good, a little more then it was out of
KK> >   balance the other side.  Guess it does not take much sanding to knock
KK> >   more off then what I needed.  The first got so bad I put it aside and
KK>Here's the trick I use when I balance the prop.  I sand the finish off and
KK>try not to take any wood.  Granted if one takes finish one is bound to 
ake
KK>wood too but you know what I mean.  Then I smooth all the edges making 
ure
KK>the leading edge of the blade is nice and round like a wing, not sharp.
KK>Then I check the balance again.  More often then not I find the balance
KK>problem with wood props is the finish.  Too much ends up on one side or 
ne
KK>tip or whatever.  Once I remove the finish most of my wood ones balance as
KK>is.  Of course the bare wood can't be used so it has to be finished in 
ome
KK>way.  I use a spay can of clear Poly-U from the hardware store.  I stick a
KK>scrap piece of balsa through the hole to serve as a handle and I spray on 

KK>light coat to start.  I use the balsa handle to hold the prop flat, front
KK>side up while drying.  Once dry I check the balance again and try to add a
KK>little extra to the light side on the second coat.  Three or four medium
KK>coats does it and when balanced it runs so much better.  Perhaps I should 
do
KK>up a bunch and bring them to Camden with me.  Might pay for my trip that
KK>way! :)
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  Thanks for the "correct" way to balance a wooden prop.  Just wish I
  would have known this a few days before I got mine.  At least now I
  know what the right way to do it is if I decide to get any more...
  You should bring some with you pick out about the 4 or 5 most popular
  sizes and bring say about 8-10 of each...
 Ken >
  BTW:  Is there going to be any kind of an auction there at Camden?
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