Fan Balance Question

[chrisg3]

Hey Freaks,
Where do I drill on the fan to balance it?
Thanks in advance,
Chris

[rbort]

On the back side, near the edge, don't go all the way through. You may need more than one dimple on the heavy side to balance it out. The worst one I did took 6 dimples to balance.

-=>Raja.

[Reaper26]

What do you use to balance the fan. ( I mean what tool is used?)

[Mercuriell]

A drill bit say around 1/4" to make the dimples and a modified prop balancer to ascertain heavy points - you might find this video (http://video.helifreak.com/?subpath=mercuriell&filename=Stratusfan.wmv) of interest taken from my Stratus build thread (http://www.helifreak.com/showpost.php?p=704131&postcount=1)

[Reaper26]

Thanks for the vids but I have to get speakers for my computer before I can really understand how all is done. Thank you.

[Caleb Phillips]

Ohhh, the man has a Stratus but no computer speakers. I see you have your priorities in order; I like your style!

[Reaper26]

I have a Fury Extreme. I cant afford speakers yet im having too much fun spending all my money on my helis. Fury 90, T-Rex 600e, T-Rex 450se. I'll have speaks soon I have been bugging the boss to let me buy some. She's got me on a short leash so I have to be really nice. She had to have a Jaccuzzi for me to get the Fury.