hey guys!
just starting to wonder if i am going a little bonkers LOL!
this is just an idea for now. but i may just do it depending what you fellas think.
hopefully my 7.5hp conversion will be going up soon. i have a 12 foot diam prop for it. it was actually made to replace the smashed prop from last years tower crash, and it was for the 3hp conversion. i know it will be small for the 7.5hp, but it will give me what ever it can for now.
the crazy idea.........
i will likely make a larger prop, and making props are a lot of work and require lots of good lumber which is expensive. the idea to cut back on material and labour is to make a one blade prop. ok, now you can all say i am nuts, i may agree.
i have only seen one attempt on this board last year where someone made a replica of a maple tree seed. i wish to make it according to altons blade program. balance will not be an issue as it can be easily done with a counter weight close to the hub.
are there associated problems with vibration as in 2 blade props? does anyone see any benefits or serious problems associated with doing this? the blade may be in the 8-10 foot length giving a swept area of 16-20 feet. the one blade would be sandwiched between heavy plate steel and well constructed with laminating the wood.
i like experimenting but don't want it to be a total loss from unforseen problems that i do not know exist.
ok, what are your thoughts?
LOL!
zubbly