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NorthernBoy · 08-20-2008, 11:06 AM

I just ordered a couple of Xoar props and I am wondering how well they are balanced? Can I just drill them and skip the balancing? Or is it worth the time to balance them?

Thanks
NB

craigk · 08-20-2008, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernBoy

I just ordered a couple of Xoar props and I am wondering how well they are balanced? Can I just drill them and skip the balancing? Or is it worth the time to balance them?

Thanks
NB

take the time to balance them

trust me

Midair · 08-20-2008, 11:28 AM

Hello NB:

I don't have any experience with XOAR props, however, regardless of how good or careful a manufacturer is, I would never skip the balancing procedure, even if only for my peace of mind.

Peter

AJCoholic · 08-20-2008, 11:37 AM

second that... for the few minutes it takes to check (and few more to balance) its a better way than trusting it to be done.

Even higher end props seldom are balanced perfectly. And most "sport" props (even molded ones) are usually from not too bad to way off - at least 50% of the time.

AJC

bobreib · 08-21-2008, 06:23 AM

I've used 4 or 5 of the 18x6 props, and found them to be very well balanced.
I always check mine since I have to enlarge the mounting hole. Mine were so good that a bit of clear urethane wood finish on one blade was all that was needed to balance them.

**scaleguy** · 08-21-2008, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobreib

I've used 4 or 5 of the 18x6 props, and found them to be very well balanced.
I always check mine since I have to enlarge the mounting hole. Mine were so good that a bit of clear urethane wood finish on one blade was all that was needed to balance them.

I use the small aerosol cans of clear automotive laquer from Canadian Tire. Light misting application on the back of the blade works best for me.

Like others have said..... take the few minutes it takes to do this. Saves engine wear and airframe damage due to vibration.

NorthernBoy · 08-21-2008, 11:18 AM

Thanks Guys,

I did check it and it was off just a bit.

DO335 · 08-21-2008, 04:37 PM

I've never yet found any prop including those which claim to be already balanced to actually be balanced as shipped.

Overall, Zingers have been the worst in my experience. Some were so bad that they went into the trash. Would have needed about a 1/2" choped off one blade.

super08 · 08-21-2008, 11:57 PM

I have found Zingers to be the worst as well. One was off so much I finally got fed up with it and through it out. I have found Xoar to be very good to the point many of them I haven't had to touch at all. The couple I did add some clear spray to balance, it was a very small amount.

kip51035 · 08-23-2008, 08:30 AM

No matter what kind of balancer you use always check it several times to confirm the heavy blade. I even turn the prop and balance shaft around in the support and see if it comes up the same. There is a simple method that uses a round rod and a flat surface that works great, I have balanced props from six inches to eight feet with this method and it does not suffer from pivot point drag.

Kip

08-20-2008, 11:06 AM	#1
NorthernBoy RCC Junior Contributor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nellie Lake (Ontario) Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 180 Total Props: 0	Xoar Props Remove this ad - become a site supporter! I just ordered a couple of Xoar props and I am wondering how well they are balanced? Can I just drill them and skip the balancing? Or is it worth the time to balance them? Thanks NB __________________ ProBro#999 If you're not in the trees you're not trying hard enough. Wild Hare Edge540T/3MM-53 Mojo 65/Saito 150 Mojo 40/Saito 82 on Floats Super Zoom 4D
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08-20-2008, 11:28 AM	#3
Midair RCC Pro Contributor I am: Peter M. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Bay, ON Radio of choice: Futaba 18SZ # of RCs: 22 Feedback: 4 / 100% Posts: 1,687 Total Props: 26	Re: Xoar Props Hello NB: I don't have any experience with XOAR props, however, regardless of how good or careful a manufacturer is, I would never skip the balancing procedure, even if only for my peace of mind. Peter __________________ Peter Merkel MAAC #22527 Murphy was an optimist; fly safe and have fun.
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08-20-2008, 11:37 AM	#4
AJCoholic RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Andrew Coholic Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Timmins, Northern Ontario Radio of choice: JR 12X, 28X Feedback: 47 / 100% Posts: 12,277 Total Props: 61	Re: Xoar Props second that... for the few minutes it takes to check (and few more to balance) its a better way than trusting it to be done. Even higher end props seldom are balanced perfectly. And most "sport" props (even molded ones) are usually from not too bad to way off - at least 50% of the time. AJC __________________ Andrew Coholic -MAAC #26287L 1/2A to giant scale, IMAC, SAM, R/C sport, turbine jets, Heli's... if its got a wing or two and an engine - I like it!
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08-21-2008, 06:23 AM	#5
bobreib RCC Senior Contributor I am: Bob R. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chatham, Ontario Radio of choice: FRSKY Taranis & Graupner MX-16 Feedback: 10 / 100% Posts: 584 Total Props: 5	Re: Xoar Props I've used 4 or 5 of the 18x6 props, and found them to be very well balanced. I always check mine since I have to enlarge the mounting hole. Mine were so good that a bit of clear urethane wood finish on one blade was all that was needed to balance them.
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08-21-2008, 11:18 AM	#7
NorthernBoy RCC Junior Contributor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nellie Lake (Ontario) Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 180 Total Props: 0	Re: Xoar Props Thanks Guys, I did check it and it was off just a bit. __________________ ProBro#999 If you're not in the trees you're not trying hard enough. Wild Hare Edge540T/3MM-53 Mojo 65/Saito 150 Mojo 40/Saito 82 on Floats Super Zoom 4D
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08-21-2008, 04:37 PM	#8
DO335 RCC Pro Contributor I am: Cheshire C Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newmarket Ontario Feedback: 23 / 100% Posts: 1,586 Total Props: 6	Re: Xoar Props I've never yet found any prop including those which claim to be already balanced to actually be balanced as shipped. Overall, Zingers have been the worst in my experience. Some were so bad that they went into the trash. Would have needed about a 1/2" choped off one blade.
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08-21-2008, 11:57 PM	#9
super08 RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Doug M. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ft. McMurray, AB Radio of choice: 12Z # of RCs: 12 Feedback: 5 / 100% Posts: 2,014 Total Props: 8	Re: Xoar Props I have found Zingers to be the worst as well. One was off so much I finally got fed up with it and through it out. I have found Xoar to be very good to the point many of them I haven't had to touch at all. The couple I did add some clear spray to balance, it was a very small amount.
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08-23-2008, 08:30 AM	#10
kip51035 RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Cliff S Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Belleville Ont. Radio of choice: Hitec, Futaba - FM # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 25 / 96% Posts: 3,202 Total Props: 18	Re: Xoar Props No matter what kind of balancer you use always check it several times to confirm the heavy blade. I even turn the prop and balance shaft around in the support and see if it comes up the same. There is a simple method that uses a round rod and a flat surface that works great, I have balanced props from six inches to eight feet with this method and it does not suffer from pivot point drag. Kip
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