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BJuby
12-03-2012, 10:31 AM
Is it possible or rather first "wise" to bore out a prop to fit a large prop shaft. I have my eye on a prop, but the prop shaft size is too small for my Speedmaster. Can this be done? Has is been done?

Thanks

ProHydroRacer
12-03-2012, 02:23 PM
I have done it.
Center prop to drill press, and clamp to table. Drill and ream at slow speed.
Bill

Ron Hill
12-03-2012, 03:46 PM
How we did it would be to put, for example, the 9/16 fixture half way though the prop, then ream half way with say 11/16. Then set it up with an 11/16 fixture and ream the 9/16 end half way.....or about half way,....

ProHydroRacer makes a good point.....HOLD the prop tight...Bore slowly, but keep boring, or the work with "WORK HARDEN" and you'll never get it done...

BJuby
12-03-2012, 03:53 PM
Thanks guys!