RCTEK Episode #7 prop balancing & Drilling 

Good to see someone doing these jobs correctly well done 10 out of 10.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Thank you for doing this video an explaining everything through step by step it helps us that are starting into larger planes that use large props , happy flying

Best video ever of these processes. AWESOME THANKS 😊

Good stuff!!! Thank you!

Nice video. Instead of sanding the heavy side of a prop and especially on a nice carbon, I use clear spray paint on backside of the lightest side. Wait till the paint drys and the moisture is gone before re-balancing. Keeps the prop nice and shiny.

That table flexes a lot.

Great video! I always wondered how the propeller was drilled from both sides, now we know. Several awesome tips and explained clearly. Keep it coming.

Hi Terry, Great video. Always learn from your vids.

Very helpful video. Please do a spinner balance video soon..thx👍

I like to use clear nail polish and add tiny amounts of it where it's needed on the back of the prop. Your way works well too.

Did you talk about setting up the prop so it's at 1-2 clock on the compression stroke makes it easier to start.

What are current plans for the Aj Slick? I know there is a 100cc but will a small electric and 30-40cc size come out?

I have a DuBro balancer but my shaft is 3mm diameter and uses a spring and fuel hose to hold it in place. This setup does not work for large props. Your shaft on the balancer and cones look larger then mine and you do not use a spring or fuel hose to secure it. Is yours shaft and cones an upgrade or different name brand??

Great video...show us how to balance a 26” 3 blade.

Would you recomend a balance check after drilling as well?

I know the drilled holes should be centered, but it's worth throwing it on the balancer after drilling.

it would be nice to see a carbon spinner balancing

What is the name of the balancer

Why do you guys not follow Prop Manufacturers advice ? Mounting a prop on balancer : Taper into hub at REAR to centre the prop ... FLAT Face of cone to FRONT hub to make sure prop hub is perpendicular to shaft. The front shaft hole is not the precision reference .. the rear is. Check out APC Tech support. Drilling props - if its a single central hole shaft - NEVER drill ... always use a hardened steel taper reamer to avoid de-centralising the shaft hole. Again refer APC Tech Support.