Build Your Own Prop Puller

Way back when I first joined this site, I started a thread about how you can make your own prop puller for less than $20.00. I made a handful of them for some CCFan members.

Recently I have been asked to make another one. So this time, I documented the build. Maybe somebody else can find this useful in the future.




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I always enjoy your work Bill. Seem to be pretty calm about the whole car thing. Perhaps I will be able to maintain my calm by the time my daughter reaches 16.

BKH

Good news is that nobody was injured. Here's a pic.

I happen to have one of these pullers and it works great. Thanks again Bill.

Haven't seen you on much. Where are you now and doing what...if you don't mind me asking.

Any boat plans in the works?

Had a 16 year old once...what a time in life. Glad the wreck wasn't worse.

Take care!

john

That is a great post on how to make a Prop Puller. I also made a prop puller about a year ago. I found that if you purchase a C-Clamp and put a U-Shaped piece of steel like SkiBum did it works just as well. This will cost a little more than the above Prop Puller but will save you some time too. If you have a Harbor Freight near by you can get a C-Clamp for under $10.00. I will try and post a picture of it shortly.

This is the finished product. Well, still needs to be painted or finished somehow.

I welded additional support along the length of the 1/4" weld steel to help reduce twisting.

Anyhow, the cost of materials was well under $20 and it is a quality prop puller.

Like Jetski180 said, you can do this with a C-clamp as well. That is how I made the first ones.

Well the boat dr is around there somewhere.

Of course you know you are always welcome and respected here Bill....regardless of present boat choice. Your thread is the book many follow for stringer replacement.

Veterans Day...thanks Skibum!

john

Thanks to all.

Bill

Thanks.

I have been talking with the Doc.

My house in KY still has not sold. Looks like I'll be heading out there by myself.

Nick,
I haven't commented on Bill's (skibum) thread because I admire him going to the trouble of building his puller and didn't want to insult him in anyway.

Your profile states you're a engineer so you may appreciate what it sometimes takes to pull a prop off it's taper. (especially if Eric has put it on with his impact wrench!!)

I have never been a fan of "C" clamp type pullers. They really pull from one side and put unequal pressure on the hub. This is especially true after you've used them a couple times and they are stretched out. I'm sure you have a few regular C clamps that have been overloaded!! If you are going to the trouble of making your own puller, take a look at the one I made. I posted it before I believe you became a CCfan'r. You'll notice it's drilled for ether 3 or 4 bolts so it can be used for ether a 3 or 4 blade prop. The "C" puller is however very convenient to use - with mine, you do have to fiddle around with the bolts and the plates.

BTW, pete, one of your guys build that puller on the clock?