No problem Darrel, I caught it. and thanks. JB. -----Original Message----- From: Darrel Morisse <dmorisse@northland.lib.mi.us> To: FlyBaby <FlyBaby@listbot.com> Date: December 05, 1999 01:11 PM Subject: correction >FlyBaby > > >>Very true. I know of an old guy who has been an A/P for about 50 years and >>specializes in old Piper singles who uses a lawnmower blade sharpener >bought >>in a hardware store for $5. It's a cone-shaped thingy that sits on top of >a >>pointed pedestal. He claims it works as well as any $500 milspec machine. >>After watching him use it, I agree. There's no black art in maintaining >>props and doing your own thing is no problem if good common sense is used. >>Many of us have been programmed that if a certified repair station doesn't >>do the work, you'll end up falling out of the sky. >>Also IMO, spar varnish is nice, but doesn't last and has to be redone every >>few years. Epoxy 2-part varnish by Polyfiber is much tougher and will last >>much longer. >>Have a great day, >>Darrel > > >My apologies. Where I used the word "sharpener" I should have used >"balancer". >Darrel