In stead of using paint brushes to spread the Epoxy on the Fiberglass, I have now been using my hand with a protective laytex glove, By doing this I find I am...
Adhesion in all but the highest density wood is not enhanced by deep penetration of the glue into the wood. Research performed at the Forest Products...
Years ago I made a very large 2 bladed prop from fiberglas cloth and resin over a hot wire cut styrofoam core, actually 32 feet in diameter for a windmill....
Earlier this week, I was watching an episode of "How it's made" and they were building light aircraft at a factory. The workers were adding carbon fiber strips...
Hi John, Received replacement DVD's today, have had opportunity to look at the one where you are making the fibre glass mould. I must say I am truly impressed...
Making a 2 part propeller is a little more dificult, as there are some SQUARE corners that extra care in making the mold & final prop to get a good fit There...
I'm new to the group and have a question. I have a custom prop for my Snap 100 motor with too much pitch so my max rpm is only 8700 rpm instead of "normal"...
Is the propeller wood or composit? If it is wood yes you can remove small amounts from the tips. I would start with 1/4 inch on each side. Before you modify...
If you have one of those brass one way check valves on a siphon hose, you can greatly improve the performance be adding a 3/4 inch hose on the pick-up end...
If you Fly in the 30 min after sunset and DON'T have an electrical source to power a realy good 12V strobe, (wich I mount on my Helmet with Velcro) Try using...
Try Flyohio.com Robin ... Hi John, Where is a good source to pick up a really good 12V strobe? Gordon In a message dated 7/10/2006 10:39:56 A.M. Mexico...
One of the members in Tucson; Al Bright http://disc.server.com/Indices/205560.html Has a Realy bright Strobe. On my Helmet the canopy above realy Lights up in...
It's an old idea, but slightly different. Using a small convex mirror and a spring loaded key chain. Attach the mirror to the "Spring/Rewind" unit. Then remove...
You heard it right, the highly anticipated full feature DVD is now available. The DVD features the award winning documentary movie (90 min.), along with a 3-D...
Check out this site for a fuel gauge http://www.microfuelgauge.co.uk/ I have one fitted to my Parajet Volution, I used it first time in April to fly across...
Chris, I have just recieved my DVD, here in Lake Havasu it is 114deg and blowing 15+, So I watched the Into The Wind, It is truly, on par with Warren Miller,...
Any one wishing to Improve the outer wrap on the Universal Netting. I now have "550" Parachute line available. It is slightly thicker than the Wall-Mart line...
John, Starting from scratch with a Fiberglass prop I have on my existing motor, how long would it take to make a mold and make the final product? Beery...
You could probably make the Mold in 3 days the first time you do it. Then after removing the "Plug" propeller, maybe another 4 days the first time I have made...
Any one having trouble getting the correct Fiberglass for making a composit propeller, I am making Glass Kits available. 1. Glass for MOLD & PROPELLER pre cut...
... I'm sure this will be answered in the DVD's (once I get around to getting them). But having no experience at all with fiberglass and composite materials,...
If I may chime in here... though I've not actually tried it, I did find the video to be very specific and clear on the steps necessary to ensure no damage to...
As some one else said: your original propeller will be in the same shape it was when it went into the mold (IF YOU FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS) There are several...
One of our flock is intrested in making a "Mold" for a GCS GROUND adjustable prop. If you have a blade that has been damaged, (or one that is Perfect) I would...
I haven't run my Simoninni for a few weeks now, (working on Props and flying my FB) went to start is yesterday and the starter hung up, (Bad Thing) I killed...
Hay John, I've been watching the DVDs this week. A lot of good stuff there. I have used the cloth and mat from Wal-Mart on repairs in the past, but need more...
