Re: Balsa props

From: Nick Ray <lasray_at_gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 2 May 2007 15:58:50 -0400

I think it might have something to do with them being harder to tare.
From my quick test, my C grain seams more resistant to taring
diagonally than strait across.
Nick

On 5/2/07, Bill Gowen <b.gowen_at_earthlink.net> wrote:
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> Does anyone know why sheet balsa EZB props are usually made with the
> joints at a 45 degree angle to the spar? I'd like to try one with the
> joints perpendicular to the spar but I don't want to throw away a bunch
> of expensive wood if it shouldn't be done that way. (for F1M)
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Received on Wed May 02 2007 - 12:58:51 CEST