Propeller balancing

[HDtallrider]

Hi all! I have a question about balancing carbon fiber props. Because they are so hard, I can't imagine that trying to sand them would work. Obviously there is a way, I just don't know what it is. I'd appreciate some expert advice. Thanks

 

[holtneil]

Hi mate this is how I do mine

 

[HDtallrider]

That looks easy enough! I would never have thought of doing it that way. Thanks holtneil!!

 

[holtneil]

keeps the blades looking nice , just do it slowly you can add what you removed

 

[HDtallrider]

will do

 

[HDtallrider]

I just discovered something new, to me anyway. I was balancing some carbon fiber/ nylon hybrid props and I noticed that when I moved a microfiber cloth I had near the balancer the prop moved. When I brought my hand near the prop it followed the up and down movement of my hand. Apparently after sanding and cleaning the dust off with the cloth towel a static charge is introduced in these hybrids. I wiped the props off with a slightly damp paper towel and discovered I had to balance them again. This does not seem to apply to regular plastic or nylon. Just to be safe, I now use a damp paper towel to wipe the dust off when balancing any prop. Better than having to puzzle over a vibration you thought was eliminated. Hope this is a help.

 

[holtneil]

Hi mate that interesting , I got in to the habit of standing 6 feet away to let the prop settle , I think this is due to me balancing large helicopter blades even your breath will make the blades move, I wonder if the carbon nylon props are affected this way due to carbon being able to conduct electric, never short a battery on a carbon frame or this will happen

 

[HDtallrider]

The carbon content was my guess as well. Shocking video!! ( sorry, I couldn't resist.)

 

[holtneil]

LOL very good