Message #94

Date: Dec 05 1999 00:28:35 EST
From: Wayne Spani <waynshar@incom.net>
Subject: Re: prop refinishing

I wouldn't want to talk someone into doing something they didn't feel
comfortable in doing, but refinishing and balancing a prop is easy. In
the first place, you are not affecting the structural integrity of the prop
by sanding off the old finish and putting a new finish on. It is just a
protective
coat that protects the wood surface from direct contact with the elements-
mainly water. A very sensitive prop balancer that checks both longitudinal
and lateral balance can be constructed for less than $10 and a few hours
of your time. The balancing is done by putting additional finish on  the 
light blade with a brush or spray gun. Of coarse, the balancing must be
done in a closed room as the slightest breeze will move the prop on the
balancer. This is not magic or rocket science.

Wayne

At 08:56 PM 12/4/99 -0500, you wrote:
>FlyBaby
>
>What I think is, unless you have all of the equipment to re-balance that prop 
>of yours,  I would uncork some of your life savings and get it done 
>professionally.  That will also ensure that you will continue to breathe upon 
>this earth.  Props are too big an item to try and balance yourself. Spend 
>some money and save your life.
>
>                                                                          Mike