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TRBenj 
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 Topic: Wanted: your bent 1" driveshaftPosted: February-06-2012 at 1:42pm |
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I recently had the thought of building a prop "rack" to put on the wall. To do so, I would need a bunch of short sections of tapered 1" shafts... so Im looking for the aft end of any bent or busted shafts you have. Shipping an entire shaft is probably cost prohibitive for this project... but if you have something that would help me out, please let me know!
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Morfoot
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 2:18pm |
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How about a peg board with long enough hooks to hold a prop or a section of wood picket fence screwed to the wall that you could drive aluminum gutter nails/landscaping timber nails into the slats/ cross members to display the "Ben-ja-min Prop Collection"
I used this idea to hang ski ropes, jackets, etc. in my garage but using coat hooks or ladder hooks to support the weight. I just used deck screws to attach the fence to the garage wall studs. That sucker ain't going no where. |
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TRBenj
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 2:21pm |
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Something like that might work... but I was thinking a little more heavy duty than peg board and hooks. Props are too heavy (and $$$) to risk a drop!
Theyre all safely boxed up for now, but having them readily available and on display in the shed or garage would be kind of cool. I figure if I start collecting shafts now, perhaps Ill have enough to put a rack together in a few years! |
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Morfoot
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 2:31pm |
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I'll try and snap a picture of my set up when I get home and post it here. Geez Tim how props do you have?
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"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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TRBenj
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 2:51pm |
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Post it up!
Im trying to get my collection trimmed down to 10 spares. Someone needs to buy off my excess inventory! |
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 3:50pm |
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 3:58pm |
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Thanks Larry... darned space bar.
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 4:04pm |
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Timber screws!
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SN206
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 4:06pm |
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Not sure if it is a 1", but I may have one off of a '99SN?
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TRBenj
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 4:21pm |
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Ryan, unless the boat had the Python, then it should have had a 1" shaft.
Pete, what fun would that be? |
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 4:51pm |
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I guess if you are going to have a few thousand dollars worth of propellors lying around you have to do something with them.
But it does seem excessive.. no worries that you will need a puller to get your prop off the rack? |
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TRBenj
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 4:56pm |
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Ive got a puller on hand in case one gets stuck... but I wasnt planning on lapping them on either.
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 5:46pm |
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Is this going in the living room?
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TRBenj
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 6:22pm |
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Ha, maybe!
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 8:54pm |
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how about I build you a wrought iron looking plate and some round rod . kind of like a pot holder with some 7/8 rod appr 4 " long spaced along the plate to your needs
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 9:22pm |
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we get good money for them in scrap metal. Also they make great horseshoe posts.
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Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise.
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 9:34pm |
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I use mine as "rock busters" instead of a pick-axe.
Use cheap 3/4" bolts. Spin on the prop nuts, no one would ever know. |
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 10:19pm |
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maybe a couple of old skiis with a metal plate behind it with thru pins for the props
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SN206
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Posted: February-06-2012 at 10:33pm |
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If I dig it up, are you really wanting to pay to ship it up there? Would you want it cut down or something?
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TRBenj
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Posted: February-07-2012 at 10:45am |
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Ryan, I just need the last foot of it... if you could cut it down, that would be awesome. If youre willing to forgo the fortune you'd receive for the scrap metal, of course.
Peter, a metal backing plate behind an old wooden ski would be pretty sweet! Im not sure I want to hang the props with straight rod or cheap bolts though- hence the request for tapered shafts. When I collect enough of them, I may have to take you up on your offer to fab something up! |
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Posted: February-07-2012 at 1:29pm |
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if you collect enough tapered ends and want something built with them let me know, also if you use 7/8 round stock and angle them 60 degrees or so they should be pretty secure as opposed to 90
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Posted: February-07-2012 at 1:40pm |
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Thanks Peter! I was definitely planning to angle them a bit to keep the props from sliding off. I like the idea of having the props resting on the appropriate taper, as opposed to a smaller round stock... but maybe thats not necessary. I'll give it some thought!
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Posted: February-07-2012 at 2:20pm |
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i may have one for you. Need to confirm if my shaft is bent or not, it is binding at a similar spot every 360 degrees, not good news for me but could be good for you. Not sure I have anything to cut it with though. hacksaw???!!!! ha
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Posted: February-07-2012 at 2:35pm |
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Hmm, binding in the same spot on every revolution probably means its bent, as you suspect. A good excuse to get a sweet ARE (and send me your old one)! I would think a hacksaw could do the job... a sawzall would make quick work of it as well!
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Posted: February-07-2012 at 2:46pm |
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ya, I was thinking it probably was
 . should I try to add something to it like wd since it is out of the water? also I havent tried loosening the packing nut.
I need a hacksaw and someone else to saw it! Ha. I also had this idea to take 2 short 2x4 and stand them on and cut a V in the them. Then rest the shaft in there and spin it. Think I would be able to see the bend? |
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Posted: February-07-2012 at 2:57pm |
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Im not sure that a binding once every revolution (in the same place) could be anything but a bent shaft... but pull it out and have it inspected first, before you cut it apart!
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Posted: February-07-2012 at 3:17pm |
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i'm guessing that with the new hull to get used to i'm going to have a couple for you this year
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Posted: February-07-2012 at 4:29pm |
You can give it to me and I can check it...... |
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Posted: February-07-2012 at 5:15pm |
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well tim,I would be glad to take you up on that offer. I emailed you yesterday. Are you gonna be in this saturday? Ill be up your way.
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Posted: February-07-2012 at 5:18pm |
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Binding in one location could also be a coupling in need of re-facing.
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