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Post by Graham on Jul 30, 2016 12:42:11 GMT
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Post by JohnV on Jul 30, 2016 13:45:07 GMT
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Post by Graham on Jul 30, 2016 14:48:05 GMT
I just ignore him. Having read MtB's post he is way off beam |
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Post by Stumpy on Jul 30, 2016 15:44:11 GMT
Nick,
I'd say the metal Woodruff key is Phosphor Bronze.
I have a few of these off of an old Stuart Turner if you need one. Also, I have a good bit of stock bar if you need some turning, and milling.
I would post over there, but I couldn't be bovvered with The Plumbers shite.
Stumps
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Post by Telemachus on Jul 30, 2016 16:14:05 GMT
Thanks all. Stumpy yes it might be PB but it looked identical in colour to the prop - but not sure what they are made of either? Anyway the chap had limited knowledge, didn't really understand the key/keyway concept and didn't know what a castellated nut was, but he seemed a quick learner. Anyway we're off out of B'ham now so the rest is up to him, but at least he can now visualise how is is all supposed to hang together.
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Post by Stumpy on Jul 30, 2016 16:20:09 GMT
Thanks all. Stumpy yes it might be PB but it looked identical in colour to the prop - but not sure what they are made of either? Anyway the chap had limited knowledge, didn't really understand the key/keyway concept and didn't know what a castellated nut was, but he seemed a quick learner. Anyway we're off out of B'ham now so the rest is up to him, but at least he can now visualise how is is all supposed to hang together. Probably PB as well. Same as a prop I've got for a little fishing boat. It looks like the Leading Edge of the prop in the picture has well and truly, mangled a shopping trolley. If you need any help, you know where I lurk. |
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Post by Telemachus on Jul 30, 2016 16:35:53 GMT
Thanks all. Stumpy yes it might be PB but it looked identical in colour to the prop - but not sure what they are made of either? Anyway the chap had limited knowledge, didn't really understand the key/keyway concept and didn't know what a castellated nut was, but he seemed a quick learner. Anyway we're off out of B'ham now so the rest is up to him, but at least he can now visualise how is is all supposed to hang together. Probably PB as well. Same as a prop I've got for a little fishing boat. It looks like the Leading Edge of the prop in the picture has well and truly, mangled a shopping trolley. If you need any help, you know where I lurk. I'm not well up on materials! Sort of orangey brown so not steel, must be brass (not!). |
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Post by JohnV on Jul 30, 2016 16:39:36 GMT
A lot of modern props are aluminium bronze.
When I had to make one for the boat I mentioned on 'tother place I had a lot of trouble finding suitable material. (woodruff key that is)
In the end I scavenged a bit of broken 1920's reefing gear and filed it down to size (took me bloody ages)
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Post by haulierp on Jul 30, 2016 16:41:06 GMT
Thanks all. Stumpy yes it might be PB but it looked identical in colour to the prop - but not sure what they are made of either? Anyway the chap had limited knowledge, didn't really understand the key/keyway concept and didn't know what a castellated nut was, but he seemed a quick learner. Anyway we're off out of B'ham now so the rest is up to him, but at least he can now visualise how is is all supposed to hang together. Oh your off into the Black Country Sunset,Brave Lochinvar  Good on you Sir. |
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Post by phil70 on Jul 30, 2016 20:05:18 GMT
Probably PB as well. Same as a prop I've got for a little fishing boat. It looks like the Leading Edge of the prop in the picture has well and truly, mangled a shopping trolley. If you need any help, you know where I lurk. I'm not well up on materials! Sort of orangey brown so not steel, must be brass (not!). Wouldn't be brass because in a wet environment the brass loses it's zinc content leaving just copper behind. Phil |
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Good on you Sir.
