I wouldn't want to talk someone into doing something they didn't feel comfortable in doing, but refinishing and balancing a prop is easy. In the first place, you are not affecting the structural integrity of the prop by sanding off the old finish and putting a new finish on. It is just a protective coat that protects the wood surface from direct contact with the elements- mainly water. A very sensitive prop balancer that checks both longitudinal and lateral balance can be constructed for less than $10 and a few hours of your time. The balancing is done by putting additional finish on the light blade with a brush or spray gun. Of coarse, the balancing must be done in a closed room as the slightest breeze will move the prop on the balancer. This is not magic or rocket science. Wayne At 08:56 PM 12/4/99 -0500, you wrote: >FlyBaby > >What I think is, unless you have all of the equipment to re-balance that prop >of yours, I would uncork some of your life savings and get it done >professionally. That will also ensure that you will continue to breathe upon >this earth. Props are too big an item to try and balance yourself. Spend >some money and save your life. > > Mike