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Small Brushed Electric Motor Mount with Custom Prop Shaft

Small Brushed Electric Motor Mount with Custom Prop Shaft
If you have an old brushed electric motor. .05 or smaller, in your parts bin and want to build a small model power system for a park flyer, here are some tips and tricks for making a motor mount and prop adapter. For this job, 1/8th-inch lite-ply is suitable. The motor nests snugly in the rectangular hole and is secured by rubber bands that are hooked onto small J-bolts. You can taper this handy mounting...

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