Removing a propeller

[Dana]

I've taken the Sensenich metal prop off my engine twice now as I swap it back and forth to compare with the wood Sterba prop. What a PITA! It's quite tight on the hub, and takes two people a good bit of wiggling back and forth to inch it off. I don't dare do it alone because I'm afraid I'll go ass over teakettle when it comes loose. Is there an easier way? I'm thinking maybe some hardwood wedges to slip in the back once it starts to move to keep one side from moving back again while the other side is pulled forward?

 

[taildraggerpilot]

 

[biplanebob]