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| Posted: Wed Feb 10th, 2021 08:50 pm |
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Vic Valencheck AFCA Member 
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I just got back this blade that I had chrome plated. I rigged it up to my Du Bro balancer. I need to add 3oz. to counter balance it. I marked an X in the pic where I need it. I was thinking of a magnet, Bondo? Anyone have any suggestions on how to do it?
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10th, 2021 11:09 pm |
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Luke Skelnik AFCA Member 
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What about a sticky wheel weight?
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10th, 2021 11:29 pm |
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Stan Adams Super Moderator 
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Most of those are out of clock when that is the case & the two heaviest blades will be the ones too close together. I balanced one of those this past summer using two pry bars to spread the blades. The old 2x2 doesn’t do anything to those blades. Ran smooth as could be when done.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10th, 2021 11:29 pm |
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Don Tener AFCA Member 
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I think I would use some lead solder and a wire. I would wrap the wire around the center hub holding the lead at the right position. Then use tape to keep it from moving. This way you can slowly adjust it until you get it right. After that I would use some glue to secure it better. It is just an idea but it might work?
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10th, 2021 11:45 pm |
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Vic Valencheck AFCA Member
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Stan Adams wrote: Most of those are out of clock when that is the case & the two heaviest blades will be the ones too close together. I balanced one of those this past summer using two pry bars to spread the blades. The old 2x2 doesn’t do anything to those blades. Ran smooth as could be when done.Stan, when I had the blade on the motor I used a strobe and it looked pretty good. I'll check the blade separation tomorrow. Thanks
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10th, 2021 11:56 pm |
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Vic Valencheck AFCA Member
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Don Tener wrote: I think I would use some lead solder and a wire. I would wrap the wire around the center hub holding the lead at the right position. Then use tape to keep it from moving. This way you can slowly adjust it until you get it right. After that I would use some glue to secure it better. It is just an idea but it might work?Not a bad idea Don but 3oz of solder is quite a bit. Thanks
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2021 12:17 am |
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Don Tener AFCA Member
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Vic Valencheck wrote: Don Tener wrote:Fishing weight?I think I would use some lead solder and a wire. I would wrap the wire around the center hub holding the lead at the right position. Then use tape to keep it from moving. This way you can slowly adjust it until you get it right. After that I would use some glue to secure it better. It is just an idea but it might work?Not a bad idea Don but 3oz of solder is quite a bit. Thanks
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2021 12:33 am |
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Vic Valencheck AFCA Member
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Don Tener wrote: Vic Valencheck wrote:Hmmm I might be be going to Walmart and buying some sinkers. Thanks DonDon Tener wrote:Fishing weight?I think I would use some lead solder and a wire. I would wrap the wire around the center hub holding the lead at the right position. Then use tape to keep it from moving. This way you can slowly adjust it until you get it right. After that I would use some glue to secure it better. It is just an idea but it might work?Not a bad idea Don but 3oz of solder is quite a bit. Thanks 
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2021 12:59 am |
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Stan Adams Super Moderator
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Vic you can buy magwheel weights at many auto parts. They stick to the inside of the wheel, so should work in the hub. 3oz is a lot though.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2021 02:28 am |
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Vic Valencheck AFCA Member
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Stan Adams wrote: Vic you can buy magwheel weights at many auto parts. They stick to the inside of the wheel, so should work in the hub. 3oz is a lot though.That's a good idea also. I think there made of lead also. Thanks
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2021 03:50 am |
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Don Tener AFCA Member
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Vic Valencheck wrote: Stan Adams wrote:yes they are lead. I used many as a mechanic. You can tape them in place and slowly move them as well. Then fix them permanently when you find the "Sweet" spot.Vic you can buy magwheel weights at many auto parts. They stick to the inside of the wheel, so should work in the hub. 3oz is a lot though.That's a good idea also. I think there made of lead also. Thanks
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11th, 2021 01:54 pm |
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Andrew Block AFCA Member
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It looks to me that the blade at 7 o clock in that photo is out of clock. I'd look into that before adding weight to it.
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| Posted: Sat Feb 13th, 2021 04:56 pm |
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Vic Valencheck AFCA Member
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Well I didn't want to do it but I flattened out 4- 1oz sinkers with some JB Weld to balance this blade. It doesn't look pretty but it actually runs smooth with a little vibration on the cage. I'll post the completed fan in a new topic. 
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16th, 2021 01:23 am |
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John McComas AFCA Member 
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ANYBODY that plans on chrome plating a blade needs to get with the plater about agitating the bath or blade. Plate with face up or face down because it will plate heavier on the bottom of the tank and unbalance. Jim Lindsey plated a 12" FASCO blade and we determined plating threw it way out of balance. 
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16th, 2021 01:32 am |
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Russ Huber AFCA Member 
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That's pretty clever, Vic. You spared shaving on your flash, and got the dirty job done.   Attached Image (viewed 73 times):
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16th, 2021 01:40 am |
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Russ Huber AFCA Member
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Years ago I had the blade plated and ended up with significant vibration. I pow wowed over the phone with the great and almighty Newcity. He gave me a thumbs up to ship it to him and with painstaking careful TLC he used a fine grit belt sander(I think I have that right) he managed to drop the wing weight without noticeable loss to the luster. Fact Jack! Never underestimate the Newcity.   Last edited on Tue Feb 16th, 2021 01:41 am by Russ Huber |
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