I called, and spoke to Mike Hay, and he said he was no longer making Fresh Breeze props. I ordered a New Composite, and then sent my shattered wood prop to...
... I Also called Mike Hay and he will make a FB Propeller I am sending him a FB Bears & Hirsch Paddle Propeller to use as a Mold for his wood Peopellers John...
Hello John The 5 DVDs arrived on Wednesday morning, I didn't expact them so soon. Thanks. regards Greg ... All new Yahoo! Mail "The new Interface is stunning...
I popped out my first fiberglass prop Friday. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. My only mistake is with the glass I used it probably could have used...
Dear, my-favourite-fruit! On my broken Fresh Breeze prop, there is about a 1" wide stiff foam insert running the length of the blade to prevent that very...
Props should be curved side, made of 1 thin 2 heavy layers of glass,then same on flat side. JohnFetz call me if you need info 928 680 4994 ... From:...
Did you use Mat/Roving or just random roving for the heavy glass. none of my props yet are subject to flexing in any form, I am about to make one with one and...
Hey guys I was just curious how much money and time is spent building a propeller? Is it worth it or a labor of love? I have never tried to do anything like...
The First Prop is a matter of Love. The Second Prop is a matter of Satisfaction. After that it's just fun. Your first Prop & Mold will be about $100 (High...
I have started a new yahoo group, details below. you will find it at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ppg_dealers/ This is a group of the uunconventional sense,...
I am refurbishing a Mexican Propeller and noticed it was "kina light" it weighed in at 1 lb 14 oz... A GSC Canadian prop the same size came in at 2 lb 8 oz... ...
I was looking at those, I think they're made of pine not Maple which is a bit denser. Price was good, but I wasn'y sure of durability. Mike Charles ... light" ...
The one I am "refurbishing" is for a customer it was 45 inches I am making it 48 inches in diamater, It will be as hard as any composit propeller, think of it...
Haven't had much chance to get back to the forum, but I have completed my first fiberglass prop and posted some pictures. John, I put pictures of how I formed...
Congradulations,,,Job well done,, one thing I noticed in your pictures you need to have drilled alingment holes & dowels on the flange of your mold. Love the...
... John that prop only has about 4 hrs. on it and all of it was on the ground during break in of my BD. It only took about 1 hrs running it before I noticed...
The alignment holes are there, just hard to see in the pictures. The prop is hollow. The ironing board works great. Easy to carry outside for sanding on the...
While laying up a MOLD, the flat section, I made the mistake of using Epoxy for the smooth glass layer,(next to the Prop). Then I realized what I had done so...
Several weeks ago, as I was starting up my Simonini, I heard a crunching grinding noise in the starter. I immediately shut it off. I then attempted to ...
Hi Gordon... In most cases... a bendix drive uses this spring to force the starter gear to disengage from the starter ring, once the engine starts. I suspect...
Hi Bug, I should clarify a little. I still have the disengaging spring, the large one that is visible from the outside. The spring that was destroyed is a ...
Just finished a New Mold and found an improved method of trimming the "Curved" layers of glass when it has hardened. I used a Sawsall saw and found it could...
John have you tried trimming the excess with a sharp utility knife while the resin is still a bit soft. I used to do this when making fibreglass kayaks. The...
Graham that would work Except when you ar making the curved side of the Propeller it is critical you don't disturb the Leading edge or trailing edge. It is...
As long as your starter stays engaged until the engine starts, I guess your ok without the parts you removed. These starters are notorious for having the...
I hope it's ok for me to post this here. The last time (and only time so far) that I needed to get a prop repaired, it ended up being a little too far gone for...
... It is perfectly OK to post here, YES Mike makes a Great Prop is the one you are looking for A FB Paddle Prop Solo 210 engine. if so Mike has the NUMBERS...
