Ernest,

    I would be interested in just how this thing is fabricated. By any chance do

you know where this tidbit of info comes from?

Kelly Troyer

-------------- Original message from echristley@nc.rr.com: --------------

> I read somewhere not to long ago about a $2 device
> that has a small plate holding a flat spring
> (hacksaw blade) with a small weight on the end (a
> nut and bolt). The plate sticks to the panel or
> otherwise mounted solidly to the AC, and the spring
> hangs straight down. With the engine running at
> cruise RPM, the weight is slid up or down to
> maximize its vibration, at which point it is in
> sympathetic vibration with the rest of the airplane.
>
> The prop is then balanced by spraying a little
> matching paint or clear coat one of the prop tips.
> Just a dab will do ya', was the articles message.
> Start the engine back up and if the vibration
> increases, spray the other blade.
>
> Sounds like one of those things that would be
> tedious at first, but quick and easy once you have
> the routine down.
>
>
>
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