prop ran on rocky bottom and now is "burred" around the finns' edges, no bends or big knicks larger than a grain of rice , can I fix this with a file ? are there steps somewhere I can read. I did search but no luck.
Depending on your mechanical ability you could fix your own prop if not badly damaged. Now I am a toolmaker by trade and have been for 48 yrs so this type of thing is not difficult for me. I have made a balancing shaft to check the balance on my props and draw a template with the same idea in mind as the plaster cast in a prior posting. I want to make all the blades the same and the drawing does that for me. I use a small air powered disc sander/grinder to smooth and shape the blades. I have also made castings of props when damaged more severely. It is very doable if your mechanically inclined and have the tools to do the job and understand how a prop works. If your not sure then do spend the money to get it done correctly so as to not cause any damage to your motor.