Hillbilly voodoo Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Trying to find props that are compatible with .092 hardware. Anyone know of a supplier? or are people just drilling them out to except larger hardware? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_mudbug Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 I used these LPO props to make an amazon ripper type bait by putting a clockwise one in front of a counterclockwise one separated by a bearing washer. They will work with a .092 screw. Each prop takes up 1/4" of the screw so you have to account for that in choosing the screw length. The props are 2.5 inches tip to tip. https://www.lurepartsonline.com/Chopper-Prop 2.5 squarebill shown for scale. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted February 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 A bit bigger then I was planning but its an option if I choose to just start over and go bigger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_mudbug Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Unfortunately, most of the props with a .092+ hole are big. https://www.ebay.com/itm/50pcs-Stainless-Steel-Prop-Blades-Propeller-Blades-DIY-Topwater-Fishing-Lures-/162710994902 I stumbled across these props from China. These are 1.02 inches long. The hole is .091, just a bit too small. You could expand the hole a hair with a small round file instead of having to drill. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Steel-Precision-File-Set-with-Storage-Case-6-Piece-707476H/207112197 I use this file set a lot. The round file to expand holes. The square file is great for finishing perfect lip slots for 1/8" lexan. The flat and wedge files are great for sanding in tight spaces. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted February 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Unfortunately I assumed the propellers would be easy to find so I started 2 baits before I realized that there is not much for .092 options. Something in the 1.5 inch size was the plan for the build Thanks again it looks like shopping for a prop that fits my needs and expanding the hole is what I will have to do. At least I have seen lots of options for this route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 I would use a drill bit in a drill press to enlarge the holes. Even if they aren't perfect the prop will still spin just fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted February 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 No drill press so I will do it with a cordless like always It would make way too much sense if I started using the best tools for the job 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 Anyone have the 1.5 or 2 inch pointed propellers from lure parts online? trying to find out the diameter of the hole and if there is enough meat in the propeller to drill it out to except.092 hardware. Seems customer service is a pain to reach on the phone. Being long distance and multiple calls combined with the flute music It starts getting annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 Never mind all is clear now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Hillbilly voodoo said: Never mind all is clear now So what is the verdict? What is the hole size? Can they be drilled out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 The two inch pointed props are compatible with .092. I am gambling on a few 1.5 because I told him don’t worry about checking. Figured at the worst they spark a new idea overall once I was able to get someone on the phone all was good. Now the flute music could drive a man mad though lol Now I wait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD_mudbug Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 I found some blades from China that will take .092 screws. From Countbass, they sell some on Ebay and some on Aliexpress. They have the specs of the props down near the bottom of the page. They accept Paypal. I ordered from them once and it took around 5 weeks for delivery to northeast USA. These blades are 1.65” and have somewhat pointed tips. https://www.ebay.com/itm/50Pack-Pointed-Propellers-Stainless-Steel-Propeller-Style-Spinner-Blades/162225960153?hash=item25c56bb4d9:g:1o8AAOSwTbJdP7n0 These are 1.34” and have pointed tips. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32761696077.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.17.76a013939UJoKR These are 1.72” and have the round tips. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32840844465.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.31.76a01393hvpqnC These are 0.94” and have one round tip and one pointed tip. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32761798887.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.33.76a01393AyZo3t 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted February 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 I will check those out two I got the 2 inch pointed that are .092 compatible and some 1 1/2 pointed that I am gambling on. Lure parts online had them. Since I am testing some ideas I am good for a bit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted March 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 For those interested the 1 1/2 and 2 inch props I ordered both work with the .092 eye screws but they do need some mild filling to spin nice and smooth in my opinion still worth while and if the fish like the designs I will buy more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
