I liked the intro I’ll have you know 😆 You forgot to mention why you only drill half way through. I presume for less of a chance to chip the backside and to eliminate the possibility of the drill press being off a tiny bit resulting in more of a uniform hole. It’s been said compression is what helps keep the prop on and a lot of folks make their holes more of an hour glass shape. Seems silly, but it’s fair to say that perfection isn’t always needed. I always balance after drilling too!
Great video. Practically impossible to do correctly without a drill press. Messed up a few props trying to drill in time for maiden day. Usially have to go to a friend's shop to drill props
The most important other than basic alignment is using a good drill bit for carbon props. Drill jigs often include drill bits, throw those out and purchase quality high carbon drill bits, even for wood props , heat build up is your enemy, slow and easy is the key .
Thanks for the vid Juan, i have only drilled one carbon prop and it was a disaster, normally i use wood but i would lie togive carbon a go. when i drilled the carbon prop the big kept wandering and also being grabbed in the carbon and this was following a similar method to you. i have drilled wood successfully a few times with the same method, any suggestions? thanks! Mark
Hey! I think my main tips would be: - Drill press with slow speed - High quality drill bit - Be very patient going in and out a lot, only biting little distance every time. You can even stop sometimes and manually clear the residue from the bit if it’s getting stuck
You need a high-quality carbon bit to drill through carbon fiber. Otherwise, it will just grab and rip the carbon or walk around. Don't use the bits that come with the drill guide. You will also have to sharpen the bit after you drill a few carbon props or just buy a new one if you don't have a drill bit sharpener. Also, let the bit do the work. Don't force it. Heat is the enemy of carbon. Limit friction as much as possible.
Desde que empece a utilizar las helices de Falcon no he tenido que preocuparme del equilibrio. Vienen equilibradas de fabrica, y los agujeros no deberian de afectar mucho.
I liked the intro I’ll have you know 😆
You forgot to mention why you only drill half way through. I presume for less of a chance to chip the backside and to eliminate the possibility of the drill press being off a tiny bit resulting in more of a uniform hole.
It’s been said compression is what helps keep the prop on and a lot of folks make their holes more of an hour glass shape. Seems silly, but it’s fair to say that perfection isn’t always needed.
I always balance after drilling too!
Mola verte de nuevo tras perderle la pista a acro3d y tener el hobby parado unos años😊
¿Algún canal como el tuyo, pero con stick cam en modo 1?
hola!!
La verdad es que he visto muy poco contenido usando emisoras en modo 1 :-(
Great video. Practically impossible to do correctly without a drill press. Messed up a few props trying to drill in time for maiden day. Usially have to go to a friend's shop to drill props
I hear ya, a drill press is the way to go, they make a world of difference. Even a budget one like mine has been pretty handy to have at the shop
The most important other than basic alignment is using a good drill bit for carbon props. Drill jigs often include drill bits, throw those out and purchase quality high carbon drill bits, even for wood props , heat build up is your enemy, slow and easy is the key .
Absolutely agree! High quality drill bits are essential.
Yo los hago pasantes y con broca de 5,15 por la tolerancia. Con la broca de 5,20 entran demasiado holgados
Thanks for the vids
Glad you like them!
Thanks for the vid Juan, i have only drilled one carbon prop and it was a disaster, normally i use wood but i would lie togive carbon a go. when i drilled the carbon prop the big kept wandering and also being grabbed in the carbon and this was following a similar method to you. i have drilled wood successfully a few times with the same method, any suggestions? thanks! Mark
Hey! I think my main tips would be:
- Drill press with slow speed
- High quality drill bit
- Be very patient going in and out a lot, only biting little distance every time. You can even stop sometimes and manually clear the residue from the bit if it’s getting stuck
You need a high-quality carbon bit to drill through carbon fiber. Otherwise, it will just grab and rip the carbon or walk around. Don't use the bits that come with the drill guide. You will also have to sharpen the bit after you drill a few carbon props or just buy a new one if you don't have a drill bit sharpener. Also, let the bit do the work. Don't force it. Heat is the enemy of carbon. Limit friction as much as possible.
Drill press only. And even then I redrill with the next sized drill bit sometimes……
I know a few people that do it with a hand drill, but I personally haven't tried and wouldn't want to risk damaging an expensive prop.
No haces equilibrado de la hélice? Ya vienen equilibradas?
Desde que empece a utilizar las helices de Falcon no he tenido que preocuparme del equilibrio. Vienen equilibradas de fabrica, y los agujeros no deberian de afectar mucho.