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    At 9:30 of Trent Palmers Cub Killer part 3 video, it shows for a few seconds what appears to be a prop pitch fixture they are using to set the pitch.
    It rests against the prop hub and extends about 12" to an aluminum plate that is contoured to fit the blade.
    It appears to be "homemade" and seems like a great idea to quickly get all 2 or 3 blades at the same pitch with out using a protractor or smart level.
    Is this method common practice that I am out of the loop on?
    Does someone sell a similar product.
    I do not enjoy setting prop pitch and am looking for an easier method.

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    I built a jig that would hold a laser and it clamps to the prop blade. The way it's made, it ends up in the same place on each blade. It will shine a light on the wall of the hangar. Mark where that blade gets the spot, and then adjust the pitch on the other blades to hit the same spot. Very accurate, and easier to read then a Warp Drive protractor. Although they are pretty accurate also. Can't find the pictures right now.... JImChuk

    PS thought I had posted them here at one time.
    http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/sho...+prop+adjuster

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    I received a 2 blade Luga prop today and it came with the prop pitch fixture that I noticed on the Cub Killer video.
    I am clueless how to post a photo.
    Is there an easy way to post a photo from an I-phone?
    If so please advise and I will demo the fixture
    Thanks

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    Hi Herman, I just figured out how to downsize pictures to fit this site a couple of days ago, so if you want to send them to my email address, I will give a try at posting them to here. If you no longer have my address, it's avidflyer6014 at g mail. JImChuk

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    Smile Re: propeller pitch fixture

    I want to see the pic too. pleeeeees.

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    Default Re: propeller pitch fixture

    I'm also interested in your Luga prop specs, engine, etc.
    I'm thinking of buying a two blade Luga myself.

    Go, go gadget iPhone pic's. lol.
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