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> I can see $9000 as a fair price, but also expensive enough to buy one, scan it, and then CNC one of your own. Ironically, that also includes the price of pur

> I can see $9000 as a fair price, but also expensive enough to buy one, scan it, and then CNC one of your own. Ironically, that also includes the price of purchasing the CNC machine to machine it on. To me this looks like it would be very beneficial to research the viability of lost-casting from a 3d print and do away with even needing to CNC machine anything aside from the precision bearing surfaces. Though, admittedly, I don't know how viable cast propellers are.

serf 3y ago
>Though, admittedly, I don't know how viable cast propellers are. the vast-vast majority of marine propellers are cast first and then machine-finished. the typical materials for marine propellers are usually very casting-friendly.
imtringued 3y ago
>Ironically, that also includes the price of purchasing the CNC machine to machine it on. You mean ordering a part on Xometry or what? A CNC machine capable of this type of work will cost more than a house boat. For your budget you would be able to afford a pocket NC at best. Have fun trying to machine a propeller with that.