How to make an airplane propeller

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Culver Props

2 жыл бұрын

A prop for an Aerolite 103.

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@bowpilot55 Ай бұрын

Your free hand maching skills are pure craftsmanship....brilliant ..

@jackheritage2222 2 жыл бұрын

Great Craftsmanship. Always enjoy your videos and attention to detail. Thank You.

@alanrader3016 2 жыл бұрын

Nice looking lady building a beautiful propeller. Thanks for sharing!

@that_thing_I_do 2 жыл бұрын

I truly appreciate the band saw skills.The balancing act (literally) is mystifying. She knows exactly what needs attention.

@bradmoyer9737 2 жыл бұрын

Watching an artist take raw materials and work them into a piece of art is an entertaining process. You doing that to an engineered piece of art, that is a functional part of an airplane ✈️ elevates what you are creating well beyond that. Thank you for producing videos that are a pleasure to watch.

@CulverProps 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@1islam1 Жыл бұрын

@@CulverProps ⚠️ God has said in the Quran: 🔵 { O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous - ( 2:21 ) 🔴 [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him]. ( 2:22 ) 🔵 And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down upon Our Servant [Muhammad], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses other than Allah, if you should be truthful. ( 2:23 ) 🔴 But if you do not - and you will never be able to - then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers.( 2:24 ) 🔵 And give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow. Whenever they are provided with a provision of fruit therefrom, they will say, "This is what we were provided with before." And it is given to them in likeness. And they will have therein purified spouses, and they will abide therein eternally. ( 2:25 ) ⚠️ Quran

@billchiasson2019 2 жыл бұрын

As always another masterpiece!! Well done Alaina!

@darreno9874 2 жыл бұрын

I was expecting a cnc operation yet this was hand carved on a band saw and drum sander, I'm astonished. So good. God bless

@CulverProps 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@justins21482 15 күн бұрын

The last video I saw from another company in the states, they used a cnc and as I was scrubbing through I see they mentioned sanding on a drum sander 2 hrs later...incredible, even the labor intensive stuff is done by hand... Thats the kind of stuff Im willing to pay extra for

@pauldonnelly7949 6 ай бұрын

Love the fact you have old worn in tools, and not Festool everything, like every other woodworker has on KZfaq. I'm a Joiner/ Cabinet/furniture maker and appreciate the large amount of handwork you do, not cnc routered, you obviously know your stuff! Brilliant...

@CulverProps 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. What works well is not always popular, lol. It’s a therapeutic process and I like the extra quality control I can give by doing it this way.

@pedrotome9119 2 ай бұрын

Hi!! I am amazed with the amount of knowledge, skills and everything I am seeing here!! 😮😮Uau!!!

@nigelwest3430 Ай бұрын

My paternal grandfather hand carved propellers for British WW1 aircraft, I have his spoke shaves in my workshop.

@revivalcycle 2 ай бұрын

2 mins in your freehand bandsaw angle cuts curled my toes you ran it so close, but so accurate. Best woodwork I've seen.

@Dsinsley1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. What a pleasurable KZfaq rabbit hole. Popped up on my home page, I assume because of my interest in wood working videos, but I have never seen a wooden propeller made. Unique trade and craftsmanship.

@user-mv2bw7lg8z 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant! What a fine result. The hands of a master maker. Thank you for sharing.

@williamtaber8103 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for sharing what you do! absolutely amazing!

@tdkrei 2 жыл бұрын

Just started watching your excellant talents again, beautiful. Keep on smiling.

@howardmiller4631 Жыл бұрын

Wow came across your videos and thought I would love to replace my boring ceiling fan with one of these pieces of art. Amazing 😮

@herzogsbuick 2 ай бұрын

when you added that post-it, and the prop stopped...my jaw dropped. jimmy's world just did a How It's Made for wooden props, and the people in the comments were talking about you, so i decided to check it out. so cool. subscribed!

@johnrisher3007 10 күн бұрын

Awesome job. Beautiful propeller

@GarnettM 2 жыл бұрын

Looking awesome Alaina !

@pebrede 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way straight grain maple gives you the guides for shaping a smooth radius and taper on a piece. The Guitar necks I make usually are so close as to only need slight profile adjustments for individual feel. Nice work as always. Take care

@CulverProps 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dennishinkle5010 2 жыл бұрын

That was great. You are really good with the saw and sanding. Bravo👍

@jameshodgins1937 2 жыл бұрын

All your Props look so fantastic. You are so talented.

@danielcotnoir3363 Жыл бұрын

You are like a surgeon with that bandsaw!!! Amazing work!

@GeorgeT6566 2 жыл бұрын

My prop build lady back at it again. I would like to see it after it's stained and sealed. Love your work.

@toddfleury7324 Жыл бұрын

Just watching this is therapeutic. Can’t imagine having the talent to make something so functional and pretty.

@davidl.579 5 ай бұрын

What a doll. I could watch you for a life time!

@WayneCook306 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Alaina great job Would love to see one completely finished and ready to fit to the aircraft.👍👍

@morganraad561 2 жыл бұрын

You are very talented. Your work is truly an art.

@waynepetrevan 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I've made hundreds of props, all of them for model aircraft use for competition models, mostly for racing. Many of them were molded but some were carved from solid like in the vid. For the racing models I not only balanced the props for 15,000 rpm but I also matched the pitch distribution along the length of each blade.

@davidmontgomery1016 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man! I was hoping to see it with varnish. That two tone looks great.

@brianelliot2719 9 ай бұрын

Very nice! Love the colours of the wood. I’ve made one propeller so far (cherry) and it looks great… didn’t have the skill for bandsawing close to the hub so I used a variety of rasps, spoke shaves and small planes and it worked out really well…doesn’t take much time at all and you can go 1 mm at a time for extra care.

@AKATEATime 2 жыл бұрын

That's great. 👍 Congratulations!

@rchighfield1 2 ай бұрын

Your freehand skills with the bandsaw are amazing!

@matthe8329 2 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous prop!

@xKmotx 2 жыл бұрын

I love these full length videos. :)) You have many talents and skills, but wow, you are an ACE on that bandsaw!

@CulverProps 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Maddog3806 5 ай бұрын

WOW….fabulous work. As an old Air Force Prop Mechanic, I was amazed at your technique of building props out of wood. I pass through Rolla on occasion and would love to see your shop. Please let me know if you give tours!

@JohnMartin-ze8cf Жыл бұрын

What an artist.....If I ever get my ultralight it will have your Culver prop.

@hubsark7250 2 жыл бұрын

What a awesome job keep up the great videos. from prince Edward Island Canada.

@ranjitkumarsaha1302 Жыл бұрын

Being a watchmaker I am impressed with your workmanship and wish to join your workshop. Thank you.

@garthmcgibbon4285 2 ай бұрын

You are a very gifted woman!

@johnmolnar2957 2 жыл бұрын

You're amazing on the bandsaw. I had a gulp at first watching you cut out the hub area . Your gramps has to be very proud of you as he watches on

@CulverProps 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sometimes I make myself gulp. Lol I always worry I have cut too deep

@natal777 2 жыл бұрын

You do amazing work very impressive 👌So enjoyable to watch ! I love airplanes

@SoloRenegade 2 жыл бұрын

What you do is what the EAA is supposed to be all about. I wish they'd return more to their roots with promoting experimentation, fabrication, engineering, design, etc. more. Seeking out various industry experts to help put together more books on all aspects of aeronautical engineering, research, latest ideas, etc. But it's good to see people recognizing and showcasing the work you do.

@CulverProps 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Aviation is a broad area.

@trevhaydon5090 2 жыл бұрын

I just needed to reach out and say this ; Hear is the thing, I have no interest in Planes as such, unless its a Spitfire!!, I can not fly, And half the time when your mentioning names and numbers of planes your Props are going to be fitted on too, Its like wooosh, right over the top of my head. However..... How I came upon your Channel is still a mystery to me, But the thing is I look forward so much to your content and explanations, I find it strangely satisfying and soothing to watch you work your magic and your skill levels are off the charts. It relaxes me, And for that I just wanted to thank you. There are very few things that can relax me the way you are able to do while watching you turn lumps of wood into works of art. THANK YOU. Take care and Stay safe. Love and Respect from North London UK.

@CulverProps 2 жыл бұрын

:) that makes my day! I am glad I can help. Thank you for watching.

@batamkepri2109 Жыл бұрын

Wow...josss tenan iki...mantaaaaaaap

@petershim5900 2 жыл бұрын

As pretty as the lady! 🤩 I really enjoyed the cheese slicing at the hub with the bandsaw!🤗

@clcpakistan4151 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful propeller with beautiful hands.

@Yogenh 2 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful prop

@andygray9285 2 жыл бұрын

Love your work.

@Defender401 6 ай бұрын

absolutely beautiful propeller

@catman13131313 2 жыл бұрын

you are amazing, the great skill you have, i love your videos, you dont make them everyday [ this is what makes them so good ] and your music choices are great, not loud or annoying. thank you so much for the effort you put into the videos tell how you do it

@CulverProps 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@keithg1xfl 2 ай бұрын

You make it look so Easy, I dread to think what it would look like if I tried it.

@davidwrobel8089 2 ай бұрын

Real Nice work, for what it is worth, you have my vote of confidence .

@seoulneversleeps2778 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely perfect!

@user-pg9qg4ke7q 2 жыл бұрын

I'm watching from far away from Japan, a propeller that is very beautiful whenever I see it, I want to make such a propeller someday, oh! It's a great job, even though it doesn't have an aircraft.

@pcarvalhedo Ай бұрын

Isso não se trata de uma hélice mas sim de uma obra-de-arte! Parabéns!!!

@dynodom4677 Жыл бұрын

She TRULY TRULY loves her ART! WONDERFUL !

@braddobson2060 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice I always find sanding very therapeutic and satisfying once you apply the top coat

@CulverProps 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@garykusnierz2108 Жыл бұрын

Good-looking propeller 👍💕

@JoeKyser 2 жыл бұрын

That prop looks awesome with the two woods. You are a beast on the bandsaw by the way. I give you props lol

@CulverProps 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Lol

@rickcurtis2983 2 жыл бұрын

Really awesome skills for sure!!

@plane-fuzz 2 жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING WORKMANSHIP!!!

@larryblanks6765 Жыл бұрын

You do good work!

@sanseijedi 9 ай бұрын

Mesmerizing. I see a lot of props from the past in the dancelike movements that go into creating these marvelous works. Thank you!

@karavalle12 Ай бұрын

Magnifique travail ! Une Hélice Bois faite à la main !👏👏👏🌹🌹

@robertbolding4182 2 жыл бұрын

i used to carve my own model airplane props because i had no money to buy them after they broke. brings back memories. you need to give 3m mesh paper a try.

@bigsbyslur Жыл бұрын

Jerry Rosa sent me. Beautiful work.

@CulverProps Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Jerry is a good family friend. 😊

@larrydaniels6532 2 ай бұрын

Insane level of craftmanship.

@walkingthruyourdata-6019 Жыл бұрын

You make it look easy! Not fair!

@plywoodcarjohnson5412 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff!! Thx for keeping the world company. It's a lonely planet!

@angeldawnmorningstar 2 жыл бұрын

Friday evening prop lessons ! BONUS ! 😇❤

@Tomhohenadel 2 жыл бұрын

No rings on your hands. Good safety planning. The maple and mahogany really pop. Thanks

@Хлопотычастногодома 2 ай бұрын

Золотые руки и очень красивая. Только в телевизоре такую и можно встретить. Подписка✌✌✌.

@mikebroszczak5767 2 ай бұрын

Nice job.

@somalia5019 Жыл бұрын

New subscribed from Somalia

@bearsstuff 2 жыл бұрын

It’s beautiful.

@revivalcycle 2 ай бұрын

prettiest thing made out of wood ever, nice!

@cawfeedawg 2 жыл бұрын

I really love curves crafted in wood. its so beautiful compared to angles. I dont know anything about airplane props. clearly. 😂

@NOBOX7 2 ай бұрын

Wow , absolutely beautiful , and that propeller you made propeller aint hard to look at either ...

@ferdgreenblatt6011 2 жыл бұрын

AMAZING ! ! !

@user-pf8tb9fu8x 2 жыл бұрын

very good i'm waching you from iraq

@johndaniels9957 2 жыл бұрын

Me: How do you make a propeller, Alaina? Alaina: You just glue some boards together. Then you saw and sand away everything that doesn't look like a propeller. I know, I know. Old joke, but she makes it real.

@CulverProps 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@RayRay-rk5bd 3 ай бұрын

Nice workwomenship:) Try getting and oscillating drum sander. It moves up and down a bit .it will save you time and sand paper.

@jimmytvglobal 11 ай бұрын

Good job 😊

@gottaflylee5521 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive, mad skills on the band saw. Only tool in 50 years of every day wood working that bit me!

@CulverProps Жыл бұрын

It can sure get you quick

@gottaflylee5521 Жыл бұрын

Yes It can, by the way Jerry Rosa is the one that told me about you

@seanflanagan6862 Жыл бұрын

That was really very interesting, captivating.

@CulverProps Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@seanflanagan6862 Жыл бұрын

@@CulverProps 💞

@georgef7754 2 жыл бұрын

Anybody with sufficient training can operate a cnc machine. Hand finishing requires an artist's touch.

@CulverProps 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@michaelsimpson9779 2 ай бұрын

A true artisan. This lady is amazing.

@FoulOwl2112 Жыл бұрын

Im gonna be hypoxic by the time l finish watching you finish on that bandsaw! At first l was like "Well that looks simple enough". Then you tilted it on it's side and just started freehanding/eyeballing those blends. Then l realized l hadn't breathed in about a minute and a half!

@CulverProps Жыл бұрын

Lol!! Thank you! The bandsaw is one of my favorite parts

@Paddington60 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@varmint243davev7 2 жыл бұрын

Art !

@phantomtech287 6 ай бұрын

Vacum suction very important in wood working otherwise all over place dust and smoke

@jerrygroen8163 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@lachlanmccutcheon1655 2 жыл бұрын

I SPY DUAL GLUE - 👀 🤣 🤣 🤣

@hadleymanmusic Жыл бұрын

Do you ever scimitar with the laminates edge ways instead of pancake like the other props? Or is that not a practice?

@davidwilburn6314 2 ай бұрын

What's your choice in lamination adhesive? I've enjoyed working w Aerolite in the past.

@juanalbertoperezfuentes5307 2 ай бұрын

Bonito trabajo preciosa 😘😘😻😻

@envitech02 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely astounding!! I wish I have an ultralight so that I can have an excuse to buy your props. BTW, do you make 3 or 4 bladed props?

@DeltaVTX 2 ай бұрын

Will you do a 66x34 for my quicksilver? My old Tennessee has some chunks in it.

@bradwiebelhaus7065 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding

@whitelfner4582 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing place and people, I've bought some of their scrap wood. Great folks!

@CulverProps 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@KoolBeans426 2 ай бұрын

Cool video. What is the average life of that type of prop?