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Offline Randy Powell

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Spinner for clockwise prop?
« on: May 26, 2014, 05:40:37 PM »
So, I know I can just hog out an existing spinner to fit a clockwise prop. I'm using a Randy Smith "Veco" type spinner. Is someone making a clockwise spinner of this type? I've looked at the Tru-turn spinners and they are OK, but not what I really wanted.
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Re: Spinner for clockwise prop?
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2014, 05:55:56 PM »
Randy,
What diameter are you looking for?  Chris and I got some Brodak spinners that were uncut and Mike Haverly set up his milling machine to cut slots for the prop and for cooling.
They work great.
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Re: Spinner for clockwise prop?
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2014, 06:06:20 PM »
Hi Alan,

2" is what I'm looking for. I suppose I could do the same.
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Re: Spinner for clockwise prop?
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2014, 08:07:24 AM »
Hey Randy, watch Sparky's videos and make your own or get one from him.
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Re: Spinner for clockwise prop?
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2014, 02:34:37 AM »
Hobby king ,2 inch carbon ones with no holes,,,used them not to bad and cheap too
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Re: Spinner for clockwise prop?
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2014, 05:13:47 AM »
Hi Randy,

I am pretty sure you can get uncut cones from Randy Smith.

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Re: Spinner for clockwise prop?
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2014, 08:12:53 AM »
I am reading that several sources sell uncut spinner cones.  The question is how do I accurately cut the slots?  All I have is a Dremal tool and other hand tools.

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Re: Spinner for clockwise prop?
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2014, 10:15:13 AM »
You need a milling machine with a dividing head and someone who know how to use them.  The set up takes longer than the actual cutting.  I would think any competent machinist could accomplish the task.  Actually, laying out the cuts and cutting with a Dremel tool and a file is not as hard as you think.  

    The most accurate way is with a four or five axis CNC mill or turning center.  That's how things are done on a bigger scale.  It would take a pretty big run to make any money and why Tru-Turn charges what seems like a large amount of money for there spinners.  They have to make a living!  The same is true for a sign shop and their charges for a paint mask.  Material is inexpensive but equipment and manpower can add up.  We are lucky to have vendors willing to take this stuff on for a minimal charge.  

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Re: Spinner for clockwise prop?
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2014, 10:58:20 AM »
A quick warning.  Make sure the collet in the dividing head is good and tight.  Otherwise you'll need to paint your spinner when it's done.
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Re: Spinner for clockwise prop?
« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2014, 09:20:04 AM »
I have a different idea of how to mount up the spinner for the mill. We'll see how that works when I try it on an old, dinged spinner. If it works OK, then I will get a couple of Brodak spinners and we will see what we will see.
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