My new props came in the mail today. Xoar 9x6 electric beachwood prop. The problem is the shaft hole is to small. Not to ask a dumb question but, do I just drill it to the shaft size? Is there anything else I should do to make these fit and turn properly?
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Yes, the ridges on the prop adapter will imprint into the wood.
Don't get carried away with tightening. If the washer on the front makes more than a slight impression its too tight (but you have to do it that tight with that prop forever) Crushing the wood excessively weakens the prop hubFF gliders and rubber power since 1966, CL 1970-1990, RC since 1975.
current planes from 1/2 oz to 22 lbs
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Great then. I have access to a drill bit guide, for the hole size. Has to be exactly perfect fit. Just a slight impression then. I won't change the prop then, until it needs to be. Maybe check it for firmness after a couple of flights. Glad to get rid of the plastic prop. Makes my Carbon Cub look more scale. Hoping it performs better too. Thanks everyone.
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Get a guided drill bit from Mcmaster Carr or reamer..depending how far it's off.Planes
-E-Flite: 1.2m P-47, Maule, Turbo Timber, 1.5m AT-6, 1.2m T-28, Dallas Doll, Viper, F-15, F-16, Wildcat, Carbon Cub -UMX: Mig-15, Pitts, Timber
-FMS: Bae Hawk Motion: 1.6m Corsair, 850mm Mustang, 1.6m Spitfire Freewing: 1.7m A-10, F-22,
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