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Hawk Props
« on: November 08, 2016, 06:19:44 AM »
Anybody know who carries Hawk props? I got these real nice beachwood props MIC I think but can't find where I got them.

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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2016, 06:43:16 AM »
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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2016, 02:52:32 PM »
Those look pretty nice...have you tried them yet? I see where they have CF but they start at 18" i think...they do have noce looking CF spinners too...
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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2016, 07:09:00 PM »
Interesting that they have a paddle blade and a scimitar blade version of some sizes. I'd never heard of them before.

I'm a little suspicious about this "sdshobbyusa"...anybody gotten anything from them? Where are they? Some years ago, I ordered a Casio stopwatch online...it turned out the seller (not on eBay) was in Malaysia. I couldn't tell from their website. It all worked out ok, tho. I'm trying to be a little cautious with my credit card number.  :-\ Steve
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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2016, 07:12:06 PM »
They are Chinese as far as I can tell.  If you google Hawk propeller you will see them on Alibaba, ect.

I am interested in trying a few, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.
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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2016, 07:18:04 PM »
Yeah, I am sure the props are likely made in PRC. I'm just wondering where the store is.  y1 Steve
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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2016, 07:19:37 PM »
From what I can see they look pretty good.  They seem to nave a nice array of sizes that fit well into CL also.  I admit I've never heard of them before but I'm going to order a few to try!

Nice find!

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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2016, 08:07:20 PM »
Area code 951 indicates Southern California, I find nothing on their site giving physical location.
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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2016, 06:55:07 AM »
Thanks for pointing these out!

So, slightly off topic, and I can post elsewhere.... but how would one go about making wood props? For example, a lot of good ones seem to be laminated. I understand how a prop is made, but how would one make quantities of wood props? Maybe a CNC machine?
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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2016, 11:58:00 AM »
XOAR info says they're made on a "CNC Router".  I have no idea how one is configured, despite having worked in many machine shops setting up, programming and operating CNC milling machines. Having a "router" in the garage, and a "router" for my computer doesn't help, either!  ;) Steve

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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2016, 12:45:32 PM »
Quote from: Steve Helmick on November 09, 2016, 11:58:00 AM
XOAR info says they're made on a "CNC Router".  I have no idea how one is configured, despite having worked in many machine shops setting up, programming and operating CNC milling machines. Having a "router" in the garage, and a "router" for my computer doesn't help, either!  ;) Steve

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Lol! !
But yeah, understanding machine tooling is only half the battle. I've made free flight props. But, I wouldn't want to spend that kind of time doing it for other people! Haha.
I think making quality, affordable wood props specially for CL would be neat
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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2016, 01:08:09 PM »
I have the 11-4 A type (paddle blade) and they are very good. The blade area and pitch distribution is excellent. In fact I'm considering to use the 11-5 or maybe 11-7 to make a 3 blade carbon fiber electric prop.

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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2016, 04:39:03 PM »
Does anybody know about the brands of "Brodak" props? Are the new BY&O props made in house or are they made in PRC? Isn't there another brand of wood prop Brodak makes? I seem to recall another, but can't remember any details at all.  D>K Steve
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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2016, 10:31:09 AM »
Quote from: Motorman on November 08, 2016, 06:19:44 AM
Anybody know who carries Hawk props? I got these real nice beachwood props MIC I think but can't find where I got them.

MM

Have you checked your Hawk prop on a pitch guage?  The propeller looks nice.

(I used Motorman's picture from his Brodak 40 post)
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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2016, 11:04:10 AM »
OTHER PROPS

http://www.xoarintl.com/


http://www.vesspropellers.com/

Vess did not have the electric versions last time I looked,
both Vess and Xoar make beautiful wood props, every one I have is balanced right out of the package ( do NOT take this to mean you should not check)
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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #15 on: November 10, 2016, 11:54:28 AM »
The bad thing is that on most of these props you have to mail order.  My LHS carries stuff for the bigger RC type planes.
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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #16 on: November 10, 2016, 12:37:49 PM »
Check out Falcon props.  Very nice.  Look like a CNC clone of APC props made from German Beechwood.  I ordered a few from a business out around Salina, Kansas.

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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2016, 11:01:38 PM »
Measured the Hawk 11-4, Both blades were dead even, from station 4 -12 it was a 4 pitch. Just did a quick measure on the flat part of the face so probably about 4-1/4 pitch on the cord line. 

Allot of high quality wood props about these days.


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Re: Hawk Props
« Reply #18 on: November 12, 2016, 05:48:05 AM »
Quote from: Dave_Trible on November 10, 2016, 12:37:49 PM
Check out Falcon props.  Very nice.  Look like a CNC clone of APC props made from German Beechwood.  I ordered a few from a business out around Salina, Kansas.

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I switched to Falcon props on my gas R/C stuff, it was like adding 10 cc's. Love that they come painted too.
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