Re: Model Boat Propeller

Dave,

as an after thought I would be glad to model the part for you
(solidworks or similar) such that you could use the model in many low
cost milling packages (some are free) - You could look at Millwizard
as a low cost option which is very easy to use.

Neville --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "David Micklethwaite"
<d.micklethwaite@...> wrote:

>
> Hi,
>
> I want to make a propeller for a model steam launch that I am

building. The

> propeller will be about 65mm diameter by 105mm pitch (about 2.5" by

4.25")

> with 3 or 4 blades. Does any one know of any inexpensive software

that can

> be used to design the propeller and then generate the Gcode for my

mill?

>
> I envisage mounting the propeller blank with its axis vertical and

then

> milling the front and back seperately. Alternately I can mount the

blank on

> my fourth (rotary) axis and then mill it but this seems harder to

do.

>
> I appreciate any help with this - it is a new venture for me!
>
> Dave.
>