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Wayne MIller · 08-29-2010, 01:16 PM

Hi,

With the popularity of electric planes, I'm finding I have a large assortment of glow, slow fly, and electric propellers.

I currently keep each type in a separate container, but I would like to sort them and store by size. Does anyone use a simple and convenient way to do this?

I appreciate your help. Thanks.

Fly4Fun,

Wayne

amscat · 08-29-2010, 01:28 PM

If you've got room for a pegboard, the props can go on those straight pegboard attachments. Takes a bit more space than containers, but you see immediately what you have.

moo · 08-29-2010, 01:42 PM

Plano fishing tackle boxes, only good to about 14" though.

3dflyer · 08-29-2010, 02:38 PM

they sell prop bags which are pretty cool and conveneint,but i,m not sure they sell them for smaller props.

Wayne MIller · 08-29-2010, 03:35 PM

Thanks for the replies. I have a Plano Fishing Tackle box from Walmart that I use for my flight box, but it wouldn't have enoght room to sort all the props.

I was considering using a pegboard, but wasn't quite sure how to hang the props - does anyone have a picture? If so could you post it? Thanks.

Fly4Fun,

Wayne

AJCoholic · 08-29-2010, 03:50 PM

I have about $4,000 in props, hundreds of them - from 4" to 28" in almost all pitches and multiples.

My storage is in 4 or 5 shoe boxes - just separating brands (APC, Zinger, Evolution, etc) and under 12" and over 12".

I can find a prop in a minute, it may seem unorganized but its pretty easy to grab the right box and then find the prop(s) I need.

If I put everything on a board in terms of pitch and diameter, and brand I would need a whole wall to do so so its impractical to me.

AJC

petes66 · 08-29-2010, 04:26 PM

I keep mine on the plane

Guest · 08-29-2010, 04:43 PM

I normally put the two blades together and toss it in the garbage

amscat · 08-29-2010, 05:09 PM

I agree - the pegboard will take room if you have a lot of props.

Andrew - My feet aren't that small, but where do you get a shoebox that fits a 28" prop?

amscat · 08-29-2010, 05:12 PM

Hmm - try that attach again

08-29-2010, 01:16 PM	#1
Wayne MIller RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Wayne MIller Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kitchener/Drumbo, On Radio of choice: Hitec A9 JR 9303 # of RCs: 19 Feedback: 11 / 100% Posts: 2,169 Total Props: 9	How do you sort and store your propellers? Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Hi, With the popularity of electric planes, I'm finding I have a large assortment of glow, slow fly, and electric propellers. I currently keep each type in a separate container, but I would like to sort them and store by size. Does anyone use a simple and convenient way to do this? I appreciate your help. Thanks. Fly4Fun, Wayne
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08-29-2010, 01:28 PM	#2
amscat RCC Junior Contributor I am: Andy S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakville, Ontario Radio of choice: Futaba Feedback: 5 / 100% Posts: 131 Total Props: 1	Re: How do you sort and store your propellers? If you've got room for a pegboard, the props can go on those straight pegboard attachments. Takes a bit more space than containers, but you see immediately what you have. __________________ Andy O.M.F.C., MAAC 23235, WACO Brotherhood 155
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08-29-2010, 01:42 PM	#3
moo RCC Supreme Contributor I am: eric q Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Crawford Lake, Ontario Radio of choice: Turborix # of RCs: too Feedback: 9 / 100% Posts: 7,148 Total Props: 27	Re: How do you sort and store your propellers? Plano fishing tackle boxes, only good to about 14" though. __________________ desiderantes meliorem patriam To err is human, to moo is bovine
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08-29-2010, 02:38 PM	#4
3dflyer RCC Expert Contributor I am: marc.c Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: sudbury Radio of choice: hitec a9,jr 9303 # of RCs: 20 Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 889 Total Props: 0	Re: How do you sort and store your propellers? they sell prop bags which are pretty cool and conveneint,but i,m not sure they sell them for smaller props. __________________ marc life begins under 10ft and ends at ground zero. fly it like you hate it. troy built sponsored pilot. cambrain rc flyers
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08-29-2010, 03:35 PM	#5
Wayne MIller RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Wayne MIller Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kitchener/Drumbo, On Radio of choice: Hitec A9 JR 9303 # of RCs: 19 Feedback: 11 / 100% Posts: 2,169 Total Props: 9	Re: How do you sort and store your propellers? Thanks for the replies. I have a Plano Fishing Tackle box from Walmart that I use for my flight box, but it wouldn't have enoght room to sort all the props. I was considering using a pegboard, but wasn't quite sure how to hang the props - does anyone have a picture? If so could you post it? Thanks. Fly4Fun, Wayne
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08-29-2010, 03:50 PM	#6
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: How do you sort and store your propellers? I have about $4,000 in props, hundreds of them - from 4" to 28" in almost all pitches and multiples. My storage is in 4 or 5 shoe boxes - just separating brands (APC, Zinger, Evolution, etc) and under 12" and over 12". I can find a prop in a minute, it may seem unorganized but its pretty easy to grab the right box and then find the prop(s) I need. If I put everything on a board in terms of pitch and diameter, and brand I would need a whole wall to do so so its impractical to me. 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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08-29-2010, 04:26 PM	#7
petes66 RCC Master Contributor I am: Peter C Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgetown,Ont Radio of choice: JR 9503H # of RCs: 20 Feedback: 45 / 98% Posts: 1,319 Total Props: 2	Re: How do you sort and store your propellers? I keep mine on the plane __________________ RC is more addictive than Nicotine........... .............Haven't had nicotine it 9 months but still flying MAAC #83325
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08-29-2010, 04:43 PM	#8
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Re: How do you sort and store your propellers? I normally put the two blades together and toss it in the garbage
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08-29-2010, 05:09 PM	#9
amscat RCC Junior Contributor I am: Andy S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakville, Ontario Radio of choice: Futaba Feedback: 5 / 100% Posts: 131 Total Props: 1	Re: How do you sort and store your propellers? I agree - the pegboard will take room if you have a lot of props. Andrew - My feet aren't that small, but where do you get a shoebox that fits a 28" prop? __________________ Andy O.M.F.C., MAAC 23235, WACO Brotherhood 155
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08-29-2010, 05:12 PM	#10
amscat RCC Junior Contributor I am: Andy S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakville, Ontario Radio of choice: Futaba Feedback: 5 / 100% Posts: 131 Total Props: 1	Re: How do you sort and store your propellers? Hmm - try that attach again Attached Thumbnails __________________ Andy O.M.F.C., MAAC 23235, WACO Brotherhood 155
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