Just once in a while, KZfaq throws up an absolute gem. This was one such jewel. What a wonderful lady, so skilled.
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
Paul Jenkins Thank you!
@Dew4115 жыл бұрын
Indeed I'm a master electrician , I love all trades she is definitely a tradesman 🌷🇺🇸👍
@godofplumbing5 жыл бұрын
@@CulverProps Awsome, I have my airframe, and powerplant license. But I ended up running and owning my father's plumbing heating and cooling business. Great job. Just subed Culver Props channel.
@gilbertodiazcastro88715 жыл бұрын
Paul Jenkins if she was so skilled she wouldn’t be so careless in the use of her equipment or the fact that 90% of the time is not wearing the appropriate PPE.
@mohammedaslam38625 жыл бұрын
@@gilbertodiazcastro8871 That doesn't make any difference
@markharris57715 жыл бұрын
"…a little bit less than sandpaper and a little more than a sticky note." That’s precision taken into the real world. Is there anything better than a young person with a real passion and aptitude for a craft? And they are willing to work hard to be a success at that craft? Well maybe having a wonderful supportive family to help and encourage them. There were a couple of people in that room that have every right to be very proud of each other. An absolutely brilliant video, thank you for posting it.
@lewiswereb89945 жыл бұрын
That "sandpaper and sticky note" did it for me! Wonderful, just wonderful! They don't teach good stuff like that in Engineering 101!!!! She is a born engineer, artist, skilled "craftsman" and a lovely girl with the cutest hair bun in the universe! I love "gurruls" who have a good amount of tomboy in 'em and are articulate and comfortable with "guy language" and do not have to punctuate every sentence with "I'm like" while glancing up from their cell phones. She is a really refreshing sight, much like the two daughters I am proud to say I have! This is a great presentation and made my day!
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
Lewis Wereb Thank you! I appreciate that!
@markharris57715 жыл бұрын
Steve Slade My father was quite a successful engineer and was a senior draftsman when his arthritis made the shop floor too difficult for him. He could hold a pencil vertically about 6” in front of his right eye and measure the length of an object 10 feet in front of him to within half an inch. I’m not sure how he did it, nor is my brother, who is a time served fitter and turner and a PhD in engineering. But to me that’s a craftsman over a skilled man, two people can have equal taught skills but the true craftsperson has that little extra something. I’m a chef by trade and all chefs are taught all the same skills at college, but those who rise to the top are those who take the skills and add their own craft to them. I think that’s the long winded way of saying I agree with you.
@jimc47314 жыл бұрын
Yeah, how about cut the sticky note in half. LOL JIM
@FlyMIfYouGotM5 жыл бұрын
Late this afternoon my little 3 1/2 year old shadow watched this video. Even I was surprised. She watched the entire thing and wanted to watch another one like it when it was finished. Alaina, without knowing it maybe you have already helped inspire the next generation. In over 3 years I've never seen this little one pay that much attention to a Disney movie!!!!
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
Wow! And the best comment award goes to............ Thanks @FlyMIfYouGotM
@warrenwilliamson85074 жыл бұрын
A rarity...a smokin blond babe..with a brain with ambition drive and family pride. I am quite sure her grandady would be beaming with pride carrying his business on and taking care of granny.. I wish my girlfrienf had half of what this girl has
@LarryH544 жыл бұрын
@@warrenwilliamson8507 No need to settle with 5 billion women to choose from. ;)
@c120flyer4 жыл бұрын
I have a Culver prop for my home built. It’s a work of art and Alaina was such a sweetheart to deal with and she knows more about wooden propellers than just about anyone else on earth. She even sent me photos of my prop as it was being made. She’s skilled at her craft and dedicated to quality and service. Thank you, Alaina!
@LiLi-or2gm5 жыл бұрын
Alaina deserves a full-on docu about her background and work! What an inspiration to young women she is! Bravo, Alaina!!
@konaguzzi14 жыл бұрын
she's an inspiration to everyone, a pro make it look so easy
@danquistberg74924 жыл бұрын
She could have her own show. I think she's quite an inspiration, personally.
@marksmovies61914 жыл бұрын
it was so good before you went and made it sexist, so demeaning.
@Declan-pg8cg4 жыл бұрын
@@marksmovies6191 Does you interpreting her comment as sexist not make it "so good" anymore? Reference to one sex without the automatic inclusion of the other does not make that reference sexist. She IS an inspiration to young women everywhere, AND any dedicated and hard working people in general.
@marksmovies61914 жыл бұрын
@@Declan-pg8cg To NOT be sexist, say, she is an inspiration to people everywhere, when you point out her sex for no related reason YOU are being sexist. In fact you are also saying that it is so unusual for a female to be able to do such a thing - also sexist, just leave out the reference to sex, period, if you want to not be sexist.
@floydseaton81975 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the information and hearing her laugh at the stories, also I liked that gramma is doing whatever is necessary to help out. It is so nice to seen a real person doing real craftsmanship and not a robot cnc.
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
Floyd Seaton Thank you! We are a big family. Granny is there everyday and most days 1-2 other family members stop by and help and visit. It makes everything so nice to have family around. :)
@christopherstube94735 жыл бұрын
@@CulverProps having Grandma or other persons around adds an additional safety factor on the operation. We always had safety plans in place about what we would do if something untoward happened and someone got hurt. I had a hand hospital within 2 miles on one factory and so we would send three people to the emergency room if one got hurt, one to drive the truck and one to watch over the safety of the injured person. It was faster than waiting for an ambulance. On another factory we were 30 miles from the hospital so we planned to send them by truck half way to whereever they met the ambulance. We were using very similar equipment to you as we were cutting out bars for horse saddles which are curves that twist and scoop with no straight edges since they serve as an interface between the rider and horse. We were using mostly spruce as it is light and does not shatter. You have a very fine operation and it is a good apprenticeship from your people. And you are getting to work with very nice woods and you are a nicely organized person, and you have a good product.
@mikes22945 жыл бұрын
Alaina, you have a GREAT family business there and a close family is a really good thing.
@chuckluperful5 жыл бұрын
Awesome I want to buy a propeller now, And I don't even have a plane lol Great work
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
Hah! Nice! Well... I do believe she also makes some "decorative" props that don't cost near as much as the ones that go on aircraft if you wanted to own one! Reach out to her and inquire. Contact info is in the body of the description for this video above. Thank you for watching! Subscribe if you haven't already for more videos coming soon!
@yasine37095 жыл бұрын
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel Hi..Sir.. can I get this propeller and How do..
@bearasojrnr4 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY!.!.! ( :
@user-kz1uy4nl2s4 жыл бұрын
Женись на ней. 💪
@gawdsuniverse32824 жыл бұрын
Who needs robots when you got Alaina:)
@79-airtime4 жыл бұрын
Great to see something still being hand-worked in this day and age of everything being 'printed' or machine-cut etc. Big respect to Alaina.
@gipsymoth25 жыл бұрын
Alaina, you are excellent at your prop making. I never noticed anything wrong with the camera work. I was concentrating on all the knowledge you were sharing. Keep up the great work.
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
gipsymoth2 thank you! I appreciate that!
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Thanks for the positive support!
@warrentomberlin5 жыл бұрын
Honey, please lower that blade guard on the band saw!!
@alexanderreimer3875 жыл бұрын
I bought a Culver prop for my Spad, 81 inch diameter , 58 in pitch...!!! Finally ran it the other day and that Prop throw some mean air...!!! Beautiful... just like the little lady that made it...!!!
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I’m glad to hear it went well. Send me some pictures when you get time, i would love to see it on the plane! :) ranchair@socket.net
@mathewnyonyony78555 жыл бұрын
I wants to build a small single plane but, I don't have tools to fabricate the propeller. Are you willing to sell me one. (gatyielnyunyu@gmail.com). Will really appreciate to hearing from you
@1950harleycharley3 жыл бұрын
WOW! This is an incredible story! Another great story from the EAC !!! This young woman is very savvy! Can you imagine if she had a formal education in engineering? This is the classic story that "college is not for everyone!" No doubt grandma and grandpa are proud of her!
@Kent.5 жыл бұрын
Hello from Sweden... I know nothing about props and planes... But i love to see Alaina's skills with pure love for what she do. And grandmother with her dog hammering the glue is the coolest 👍
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@Kent.5 жыл бұрын
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel Walstrom... That sounds very Swedish 😉. But here you have spelled it Walström!
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
@Kent Nilsson yes they change the format coming to USA for some reason. Your way is much cooler! :-) Any aircraft building going on in Sweden near you? PM me
@jimdevilbiss91255 жыл бұрын
Not only does she have huge enthusiasm and skill she also knows a tremendous amount about physics and it’s application to propellers.
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@annnonymous97915 жыл бұрын
Jim Devilbiss ...I haven't seen that last name for ages! Did U grow up in Houston? 😊
@charliebardo62555 жыл бұрын
Very pretty young lady . She's very intelligent and skilled. Running an American company making finely made American products by hand. Very proud of her and her family for continuing a dying industry. I hope she's the grandmother someday with grandchildren continuing with their work.
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
Charlie Bardo thank you!
@richardthomas15665 жыл бұрын
Funny on how guys have to comment on looks and first . Never have see some cabinet guys post with a comment “ Very Hansom young man “ and pretty nice cabinets to .
@rconger245 жыл бұрын
Dying industry ?
@davidvoss73575 жыл бұрын
@@richardthomas1566 wow what a package. Propellers are alright to I guess
@tyee4u4 жыл бұрын
Just when I thought there was nothing cool left on KZfaq. This is the coolest family business out there. Amazing work 😊
@30twodor5 жыл бұрын
I feared this kind of work ethics and talent were victims of the technology age so it is refreshing and uplifting to watch someone do the magic that only comes with loving what you do. You need only watch this young woman's hands and eyes to see what I'm talking about. The quality of her props are evident and how they are built a tribute to skills that made our country great. Thank you, Alaina.
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
30twodor 😁 thank you!
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@qmmo5 жыл бұрын
Wow! What an incredibly skilled and inspirational young lady! Immeasurable admiration and respect!!
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
qmmo Thank you! I am very lucky to have a job that I enjoy so much, glad you liked seeing the process.
@marcphilippe39015 жыл бұрын
No, Thank you. It is impressive to see the quality that you produce.
@retiredtom16545 жыл бұрын
I've always loved airplanes and flying. I knew about how wood props are made but never imagined someone would have 300+ types and sizes. A true mom and pop shop and apparently successful (28 years), or more (with several owners). I'm impressed when I see a female doing work normally done by men, just because it would not be a typical line of work. I wish them continued success!
@phillipriggs33752 жыл бұрын
My Dad was machinist, I am machinist. My Grandpa and Grandma had crop dusting business, McNabb and Alford. My uncle and his son also crop dusters. Grandpa was 50 and uncle 55 and his son somewhere in his 50's when they left earth for good. Old cropdusters live fast and furious 20 feet off the ground. This video hurt because of history. SO GLAD FOR THE TIME AND EFFORT for this video. God bless Alaina Lewis and her Family with health for a long time ! Culver Props Rock !!!!!!!!!!
@alexmontgomery2555 жыл бұрын
This video made my day. I love watching a pro at work and Alaina is obviously very good at her craft. Grandma is adorable. A good honest video. Thanks for posting.
@chrisbraid29072 жыл бұрын
I love that she picked it up old school from her Grandfather. Great for doing the unexpected, you go girl. Live long and prosper. Do you export ?
@tri-westrealtygroupinc.11925 жыл бұрын
She is not only skilled, but an amazing sense of humor as well, great video.
@skycarl5 жыл бұрын
I remember when they took over Culver. I was in the middle of a Pietenpol project at the time. Their props come with a reliable reputation. Big thumbs up for Alaina.
@davidthorne67965 жыл бұрын
It’s love at first sight!!! Wow...what an awesome crafts women! Way to rock that beast of a belt sander! Isn’t shaping with a sander just the bees knees!!! 😁👍
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
David Thorne yes, it makes quick work out of that hard maple!
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@doycowzintexas16724 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled onto this vid,,,, made my day,,,, great job to the young lady,,, she does amazing work,,, having made props before by hand and to see how she does it and puts her heart into it is heart warming to this wood worker.... Godspeed Alaina
@stoweman345 жыл бұрын
This video was a fine example of what made KZfaq what it is today. Nice work!
@Vlodek95 жыл бұрын
I mean this with all do respect, that is the sexiest woman I have seen in a very long time. I truly am envious of her knowledge and skills. There are allot of people that say that they have "business skills" to the point that its is becoming very common place. But a person (a woman) that is all hands on, not afraid to get dirty, knows her craft well, and runs the business in what is mostly a male dominated field... WOW!! That is truly inspirational. I think I'm in love. You are one in a million. Keep up the great job!!!
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@seansysig3 жыл бұрын
She is a true Artisan keeping an almost lost manufacturing process alive. GrandMa still working is awesome & family working together is awesome.
@johnsmith77095 жыл бұрын
OUTSTANDING !!! My hat is off to you Alaina Lewis. Well done !!!
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@Declan-pg8cg5 жыл бұрын
Obviously intelligent, multi-skilled, beautiful and at ease doing a pretty physical job with an engaging personality to boot. Admiration all round. I'd say your grandmother is a real hoot. Hope your business goes from strength to strength.
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
Declan Doyle Granny is absolutely full of personality!! Lol
@aroostookautoglass97395 жыл бұрын
I tear up imagining the pride your grandfather must have felt. Bravo I will make sure I watch this with my daughter.
@UweBehrendt5 жыл бұрын
As a pilot for over 30 years this has got to be one of the best videos i've seen in a long time thanks
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@paulmadrid373 жыл бұрын
I'm a 73 year old Vietnam Veteran I worked on fighter bombers . This whole process is absolutely fascinating and this young lady and her family are fascinating. True craftsmanship.
@ot0m0t05 жыл бұрын
But there is a crucial bit of info here: the grandmother had a tough life loading the aircraft 3 in the morning, showeling snow and such. So the mother also helped and so did all of the family. It is no wonder that the granddoughter grew up to be a productiv hard working woman.It is completly baffling to me that today parents strive to make the children comfortable and almost numbingly safe, and then later complain how lazy and complacent they grew up.Hard work and "tough" life is not a curse, it is a blessing that makes you a usefull skilled person one day.
@julier10805 жыл бұрын
Excellent point! I grew up working and being expected to work, and that ethic has served me well.
@sysmith99105 жыл бұрын
Spot on mate. When I bought my first car, I paid for it myself; there was no expectation from me, my parents would help pay for it. The same, when I bought my first house, I worked to raise the deposit myself, I did not expect my parents to contribute. My mum and dad taught me when I was young, the value of money and to save some of my money. I thank them that I took on board some of the basic life skills they tried to teach me, its served me well through out my life. Cheers.
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
ot0m0t0 my dad and grandparents always taught me the value of loving your work and the rewards of working.
@imfrcd5 жыл бұрын
Really? One of my sons is currently a hard hat diver, keeping U.S.Naval vessels clean so they can keep you safe, his brother spent six years in the MSC making sure the military abroad had supplies. It galls me when people bad mouth today's young people.
@kodiakwoodworks93595 жыл бұрын
ot0m0t0 Very well said. It is depressing these days to see just how many useless young folks there are out there. In most cases it's not even their fault either. Parents that for one reason or other just didn't have the time to show their kids the proper way to grow up and be a good productive adult. This young women is a pleasure to watch. She has pride in what she does. God bless her.
@godfreypoon51485 жыл бұрын
Mad props to this lady.
@SwankeyMonkey5 жыл бұрын
Eye sea watt ewe deed they're.
@Laz_Arus5 жыл бұрын
I just came here to write the same thing .. lol
@seanwatts83425 жыл бұрын
@@SwankeyMonkey *Theiey're
@Dude_Slick5 жыл бұрын
Ha! I see what you did there.
@humanbraininrobotbod5 жыл бұрын
Came to the comments to make sure someone said this.
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@SupraBdub5 жыл бұрын
This, is the kind of content I hope for when I visit here. Thank all of you, Alaina maam, and especially Grandma!
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank You for that! That means a Lot! I appreciate you taking the time to watch this and also to engage here!
@harveynailbanger5 жыл бұрын
One of the most informative videos I've seen in awhile. Ms Culver seems to be very skilled and competent. I'm not a pilot I'm a carpenter and custom woodworker. And until I saw this if have zero clue where to even start to build a prop. Now, I only have half a clue.. good stuff And great work.
@machine27475 жыл бұрын
It's amazing to see this kind of craftsmanship still going. Awesome!
@mpsailfast5 жыл бұрын
I have been a A&P for over 50 years, great video of how a wood propeller is made by a crafts lady she loves her work, its shows, very nice
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@angelreading50985 жыл бұрын
A real propeller expert,that charming young lady is an artist in what she does,those propellers are something else,what a top notch video,thank you.
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@davegillespie96235 жыл бұрын
Alaina made the most beautiful Cherry and Maple prop for my WW1 replica Albatros DVa. I would love another just to hang on the wall. She is an artist. Thankyou. Best wishes. Dave
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
Dave Gillespie hi Dave!! Thank you! I remember your prop. First time I worked with cherry! I have made several since then, everyone loved the look so much!
@dufus22735 жыл бұрын
what's a ballpark price range on those. curious. sure it varies.
@Sundtair4 жыл бұрын
@@CulverProps its beautiful, keep up your wonderful work, nice to se. i love people mastering handcraft skills.
@peterjansen48945 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a smart nice lady! What a great role-model.
@bluehornet67524 жыл бұрын
This is an *awesome* video! She's incredible--what a neat lady to do this. I hope her children get into the business as well eventually. Aviation, and the country in general, needs more businesses like this woman has. Incredible that she has the confidence to run this operation, and it's great to see women-led businesses in aviation...especially those that involve manufacturing.
@johndough71604 жыл бұрын
I dig all the high quality equipment she gets to work with every day. My god woman, you are incredible.
@PaulWattsSpringGunning5 жыл бұрын
I cut out a lot of stock blanks on a band saw before putting them on a duplicator. As soon as I saw her running that board through her's I knew she had done it a time or too. Couldn't help but smile. Nice to see someone doing quality work. A lot of the time I feel so much is becoming a lost art. Thanks for putting this up. I genuinely enjoyed watching and it left me feeling encouraged. Again, Many Thanks!
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@MarcEckstein5 жыл бұрын
Cool to see a person who genuinely does not recognise her skill, a true artisan, she just punches out a propellor like its a Tuesday - WoW - you go girl !!!!
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@danhaffy50263 жыл бұрын
YES! My thoughts exactly. I wonder if she would consider teaching other young women, she's got the mechanics & theory down to a science. All some girls need is to see another girl build something, Alaina is a seasoned journeyman and makes it look easy, she'll make a great role model in what ever she does.
@kenhurley44415 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of meeting the whole family, including grandpa. Alaina has made a prop for me and it worked great. I'd highly reccommend Culver props! That's where I'll go back if I ever need another one.
@JulianMakes5 жыл бұрын
Lovely film. What a charming and skilful lady, great to hear from grandma too!
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@kenthawkins24185 жыл бұрын
Well done. You had me hooked from the start, and I couldn't stop watching! I'm not a pilot, a wood-craftsman, or a professional vidiographer. I'm someone who appreciates working with your hands, families working together, and hard-working people who don't pretend to be perfect.
@n7565j5 жыл бұрын
That lathe is an amazing piece of engineering!!! Reminds me of the lathe they used to turn M1 Garand stocks at Springfield Armory years ago... And they probably still use that same machine today :-) Thank you both for the tour!!!
@carmelpule69545 жыл бұрын
First and foremost, this young woman is so natural and so beautiful. Her insight depth can see the natural beauty of a propeller right from the basic principles of the prop design to its implementation in what the woods require and the preparation to make a stable propeller, including the aerofoil sectons, balancing and how to "tune and adjust" that brilliant copying machine. Congratulations young woman, and wish you all the best throughout your life. Do remain so naturally beautiful and wise.
@tonya80945 жыл бұрын
Alaina you rock. Awesome skills. On that band saw holding a massive piece of wood and able to work it with such ease. Doesn't hurt she has the sweetest disposition. The sky is the limit for you young lady !!!
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@shananagans55 жыл бұрын
This is very cool. My grandfather's brother, so my granduncle I guess, was a pilot in WWII. He was among the first US pilots to go to Britain. He flew in some capacity through the entire war and managed to survive. I am not sure when he started crop dusting but when I was a kid in the 70's, he was a crop duster. I used to spend summers at my uncle's ranch and that's where he took off and landed. Every time I heard him coming I would run out to watch him land. He passed when I was 15 or 16 and quit flying several years before that so I was 7,8, maybe 9 yo when he was flying and the big thing I remember is how low he flew. I was totally fascinated watching him buzz over the fields. Those guys can handle an aircraft like nobodies business.
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
shananagans5 I love that! He sounds like an amazing man!
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@straubdavid95 жыл бұрын
That brought tears to my eyes .... RIP shananagan5's Granduncle!
@idontneednostinkingchannel68485 жыл бұрын
THIS is a tiny example of how "skilled-trades" have become an "endangered species", at high risk of being LOST forever across the nation and around the world. Yes, she is "insanely skilled" and one more thing.. she exhibits an extreme pride and satisfaction in a "job well done" with each one of her creations. This is a rare commodity nowadays in just about anything we purchase - thanks to "cheap imports and impersonal mass production robotics". It's more than a "factory" of sorts - producing airplane propellers - it's a true art-form demanding an immense investment in time and a personal devotion to detail - not to mention the funds. It's obvious that here is an opportunity for expansion, not only to increase product-flow, but passing this skill-set along to future generations. The ultralight community and the number of restorations of vintage aircraft is ever-increasing as time marches on. I think Alaina should be considering taking-on apprenticeships and elevating her role in management and locking-down her extensive library of existing published designs through copyright and patent protection. Along with that, I think she deserves a great big virtual hug of appreciation from each and every member of the A.O.P.A. out there "flying her Culver-Props"! How did MPT miss the incredible opportunity here for a great documentary?
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
Idontneednostinkingchannel thank you!
@samiamm57645 жыл бұрын
I’ll work for meals and sleep by the bandsaw. Please teach me @culver props
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
Sam Iamm lol!!!
@snorky2k5215 жыл бұрын
I have a wood prop from the 20's that was decertified for flight over 60 years ago. Just sanding it down for making it presentable as a wall ornament took forever. Mine was not used in WWI but I believe it was a replacement prop for a WWI aircraft. As the aircraft became obsolete, it was swapped to many other aircraft until it chewed some grass on a landing. My parents used to have the original maintenance logs for the prop but I have not found them so they may have been discarded as trash. If I remember correctly, it was made in France. It was interesting seeing the method she used as it was probably fairly true to how my prop was made. I have automated facilities and yes there are many things she could adopt to make the product easier. But, that does not mean that the investment in additional equipment would payback. However, I would like to suggest that she have the templates digitized as the blade cutter could probably survive a fire with just a few repairs but the templates are precious and could easily be remade on a $1000 CNC router.
@gilbertodiazcastro88715 жыл бұрын
If she doesn’t learn to be skilled AND safe in the shop I pray she NEVER brings in an apprentice and put their lives at risk too.
@johnnyholland87655 жыл бұрын
Craftsmanship and workmanship and made in the USA is still thriving and this lady proves it every day with each prop she makes. I have been in the aerospace "biz" as a machinist and assembly person for 34 years with some of the largest aircraft manufacturers ( Boeing, McDonnel Douglas. Lockheed ) out there. Some of the best machinists I have worked with were women. They have a very good attention to detail. I don't own an aircraft but would buy one of her props just to hang in my shop. I hope the best of luck to her, her family, and her business for years to come..........
@usnchief13394 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video. So wonderful to see American craftsmanship still at work. Hard work, lots of fun (really) and pride in the final product. Makes me want to take a week of vacation to go and work there for fun. God bless America and her family business!
@SmittySmithsonite5 жыл бұрын
I can't even wrap my head around how someone could have come up with that machine! Truly brilliant minds out there. What a craftsman Alaina is, too! Grandpa must've been proud. Amazing to watch! 👍👍 Working with wood is super frustrating for me, but it was nice watching someone else (with BIG TIME skill I might add) do it. My skills are in the nuts and bolts side of things - carburetors, engines, ignition ... I'm gonna stay there for everyone's sake, LOL. 😁
@michaelswigert96575 жыл бұрын
Smitty Smithsonite actually, if you read up on your history Thomas Jefferson came up with the original machine that does that. It's called a pantograph I believe and then Thomas Edison perfected it I believe
@wolfy90055 жыл бұрын
Give a person something to do and no means, and they'll find the means. It's why we are top of the food chain.
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@SmittySmithsonite5 жыл бұрын
@@SimonWoodburyForget - LOL no, not the lathe, hahaha! Was referring to that machine that simultaneously cut the new propeller, while following the contour of the original.
@Dude_Slick5 жыл бұрын
Just search DIY copy carver on youtube. you'll find a crap load of tutorials on howto build one.
@RosaStringWorks5 жыл бұрын
Nice job Alaina
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
Rosa String Works Thanks Jerry! :)
@Mr4pete5 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully crafted as only the finesse of a woman could bring to such workmanship. Awesome to watch.
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@omorin345 жыл бұрын
WOW!! What a family and heritage. Alaina is awesome!
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
Ovide Morin YES. Absolutely agree with you. I was most impressed as well. Thank you for watching!
@darklightertuning77955 жыл бұрын
Man, my only complaint is the video wasn't LONGER! I never even noticed anything amiss with the cinematography the content was so riveting! Seriously amazing skills!
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
DarkLighter Tuning thank you!
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@davcot36755 жыл бұрын
What an amazing skilled young lady Perfect example of how important out elders are and how apprenticeships are done in small family business Great vid
@WesB19725 жыл бұрын
An intelligent,skilled,slender ,pretty,young woman with painted fingernails building old school propellers,I love it. Bravo Alaina.
@clydeacor19115 жыл бұрын
she is a very talented and very smart lady that is a very hard worker that can definitely be proud of herself!
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@dcstrng15 жыл бұрын
Went through their shop a few years back -- they built my prop and I don't thi nk they really know how skilled they are -- good folks !!
@johnbladykas44545 жыл бұрын
You go girl. You have your act together, and so does grandma Your skill levels are outstanding Grandpa did you right You are a craftswoman Thanks for sharing
@billl75515 жыл бұрын
An impressive and talented young lady. Alaina, it is clear you really know your business, you are the real thing. Well done!! Thanks to Experimental Aircraft Channel for this outstanding look into one of the many small manufacturers that support this field.
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
BillL Thank you for the kind supportive comments and taking the time to watch! Please look for future interviews and manufacturer factory tours in the future!
@mikeclark62215 жыл бұрын
Awesome video of Culver Prop Shop. Would like to thank Alaina for putting up with us lookie loos and I hope great things for her Business. Tell Grandmaw and Grandpaw high.
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the positive support! It was a pleasure working with Alaina to create this. I appreciate your time!
@CarminesRCTipsandTricks5 жыл бұрын
Alaina is Adorable, Beautiful, AND a well trained, Very Skilled Craftsman at the top of her trade!! She's doing an exceptional Service, doing what is one of the lost arts. I truly HOPE she keeps this great tradition going for many more Generations!!
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
PoorManRC thank you!
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@DaebakMonkey5 жыл бұрын
She is very talented and the props on their website look amazing! I have a friend who owns a ton of 2 and 3 seater planes (like 23 planes. And no, he doesn't run a business) but they are always getting dinged up due to really bumpy gravel waiting lanes with lots of potholes. The airport (mind you it is a very rural airport) just got the lanes paved and he is in the market for new props! And you you have some proud folks there at 7:06!
@o2wow5 жыл бұрын
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@maldiviana60215 жыл бұрын
Amazing artisan ... stunning confidence. Thank you EAC for showing the steps involved in making a prop... it looked deceptively simple, almost DIY except for the decade of experience... wish the gluing and painting steps were also included. Wish Culver Props and the proprietor prosperity.
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@catspaw38155 жыл бұрын
A great American business with a solid, no-nonsense family running it
@Lickemstick5 жыл бұрын
Alaina, you, m'dear are the true definition of the American Dream. You seem so full of life and an amazing person. Hopefully you surround yourself with more amazing people so you can take a break and enjoy life. All work and no play makes a lot of propellers but not a lot of sanity.
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
Jeremy Schoonover Thank you! You are right, sanity is important!
@fredflatt75925 жыл бұрын
...and, in your spare time, establish an Apprenticeship Program to pass on your terrific tribal knowledge. Great work !!
@CaptainRon19135 жыл бұрын
Incredibly talented and humble person. As a woodworker myself, huge praise to Alaina. Thanks for posting
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
CaptainRon1913 Thank you for the supportive comments and Thank You for watching the video! Subscribe if you haven't already for more videos coming soon!
@stewartbeckman79092 жыл бұрын
I just finished watching the entire video. And as a craftsman myself, I think this is the best video I've ever seen on youtube. Thank you!
@haroldsmith453025 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most interesting videos I have watched. Thank you, Alaina, for showing us your shop and processes. Power-saw blades, drill bits, and sanding cylinders / belts can break without warning at any time, ejecting material at high speeds with sufficient kinetic energy to severely injure or destroy eyeballs. Replacement eyeballs are not available. Everyone should wear safety glasses at all times when in the vicinity of operating power tools.
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your genuine concern. She has been taking note of all these comments I am sure. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and support! PLEASE Subscribe for more videos like this.
@supertruckertom5 жыл бұрын
Keep that hair away from the power tools. I was worried especially with the power spindle sander. Wedding ring too. De-gloved fingers are horrible to see if it stays attached. Saw a guy snag his HS class ring on the hook of a basketball hoop that hold the net when he went in to slam dunk. Pulled his finger right off. No more scholarship either.
@ConcreteLand5 жыл бұрын
I hope you are going to install a fire suppression system in your template storage area. A fire there could be devastating. Great work, loved watching this.
@MarkTillotson5 жыл бұрын
I had the self same thought. 3D scanning is another option these days to protect those assets,
@lawrence70655 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing. I would store them in a climate controlled steel shipping container.
@TempoDrift14805 жыл бұрын
Ya know, a fire could be devistating to anything anywhere. I wonder just how necessary this comment is.
@dirtrusty72285 жыл бұрын
Wizzle, You must be the smartest guy in your moms basement. Keep playing those drums. You're really going to make it big one day. LMFAO!!!!!!
@CARBON104 жыл бұрын
Hell yea, i thought the same thing, would be a a crying shame to lose all that knowledge
@autonomousindividual77803 жыл бұрын
I hope she is very proud of herself because she absolutely should be. There's no debating that. Keep it up, we need people like you to keep GA and building alive. Thanks very much.
@busyflyin5 жыл бұрын
I would absolutely love to have a business like this. It combines my love of woodworking and aviation.
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@FlyMIfYouGotM5 жыл бұрын
It's really great to see a young lady with skills like this running a multi generation family business. We have been taking care of a little girl since she was 3 months old, (she is now 3 1/2 years old) and I will show her this video. Before she was two years old she began calling tools "girl toys" because that is what I told her they were. She and I are always building stuff and she loves airplanes. One thing Alaina may want to look into is installing a fire suppression system, especially in the pattern storage area. The machines and building can be replaced; the patterns can't. These patterns represent the work and "intellectual property" of several generations and are a significant portion of the total net worth of the company. I want to see her and her family doing this until SHE decides she no longer wants to do it.
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@firemansam635 жыл бұрын
A very talented lady, its so nice to see such expertise, dedication and pride, wow, total respect.
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@firemansam635 жыл бұрын
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel I subscribed half way through watching her amazing skill
@chrisambrose88382 жыл бұрын
What a doll and an amazing woman ! What an amazing shop! This was a very interesting… had no idea how props were made ! Thanks for the lesson! 👍🖖🏻
@joecoleman76665 жыл бұрын
I don't own a plane nor am I a pilot, but after watching this video I may have to call Culver Props and buy one just to hang as art in my game room. Alaina is not only a skilled craftsman but she's an artist as well. Thanks for making my day!
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
WOW! Thank you for the support and kind words! Alaina's contact info can be found in the description of this video if you would contact her directly to inquire about a purchase. I would love one for my show as well! Thanks for watching! Please... if you liked this and would like to see more videos like this SUBSCRIBE to support! Thank you.
@zweg13215 жыл бұрын
What an amazing young woman she makes what I’m sure is hard look simple She is very talented
@CulverProps5 жыл бұрын
zweg1321 Thank you!
@scotte28155 жыл бұрын
DUDE! less you, more her, I like her talent, skill, knowledge, nice personality, nice family, and adorable giggle. If I'm ever in the market for a prop I'll definitely shop here
@tomfran75 жыл бұрын
HaHa. "DUDE! less you, more her," - my thoughts exactly. :)
@vicarioustube5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely THRILLING my hat off to you dear lady I hope this propels you into total fame and fortune! I am a 60+ Fashion and Interior Designer amateur carpenter from Canada. BRAVO I can't imagine all the handsome pilots you get to see and meet in your life and know they are flying high because of your expertise!
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@williamherring95694 жыл бұрын
Smart young lady, a perfect example of drive to succeed and ability that should be an example for all young Americans. BRAVO!!
@witcheater5 жыл бұрын
First time I watched this video was only for the technology. l sure do deal with way more technologically complex at least five days a week, but I enjoy seeing and the knowing the foundation (especially in work)... the old school. However, for the KZfaq recommendation, I watched this video a second time, and somewhere within the watching I said to myself, "Now there is a female that is actually a woman that is making me wish I was 30 years younger than I am now." Alaina Lewis' work ethic (and looks) could make me wish I was just a hop-skip-and-a-jump from Rolla, MO. Be that as that is, I am happy for her, and for the opportunity to display her skills and enterprise. Good for her a whole buncha lotta:)
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch. And watch AGAIN! Alaina is a talented woman. It was a joy to work with her. PLEASE Subscribe for more videos like this.
@mohammedaslam38625 жыл бұрын
My respects to this family and thank you for the post.
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@paigesmith64165 жыл бұрын
How nice is that .. ? I've been an rc airplane hobbyist /boat/car since I was about 6 years old , wen I was around 18 I became a cabinet maker .. that lathe is simply awesome .. it's so nice to see a traditional prop maker doing her final finish by touch and feel ..by eyeball ..im really impressed thank you both for the very informative video ..I really enjoyed it ..of course it goes without saying she simply beautiful , and makes for an awesome reality show host ..I could see this being a show on the discovery channel . Beats watching..ice road truckers that's for sure ..any way it's nice to see a small American success story as well ..you go girl and thanks for sharing ..👍👍👍👍
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
WOw! Great comments! Thank You so much for taking the time to engage here and support! I appreciate you taking the time to watch. IF ONLY she wasn't so busy making props... I could ask her to travel the world and interview people building aircraft! But then... who to build these awesome props! haha!
@garthrichert52565 жыл бұрын
Such a nice young lady, and what a superb job she has done with the organising. Who wouldn't want to purchase a wooden prop from her company.
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
Garth Richert Thank you for the kind words and support. Thank you for taking the time to watching here. I appreciate you! See you in the next one!
@__WJK__5 жыл бұрын
Awesome... great behind the seen look into how hand made wood props are created (by a very genuine and down to earth fabricator I might add!). Was under the impression this was more of an exact/unforgiving process/science but it's not as painstakingly complicated as I thought and along with the level of work and skill that clearly goes into these props... there is also a fair amount of art form involved.
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@chrisbraid29072 жыл бұрын
Aircraft have a bit of latitude for imprecise engineering as the propeller only has to push air. Balance is key. She knows and respects the rules … I like the look of her products …
@00000.o5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, intelligent, skilled and interesting, came for the props stayed for the presentation. Camera operation was without thought.
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@abbottcost5 жыл бұрын
What a great video, to all those complaining about focus, composition, etc. - get a grip, learn to enjoy the product given to you. If you want it done better, YOU do it better. Fantastic subject, down to earth people with mad skills & work ethics, really shows the pride & craftmanship when she talks about balancing w/o using lead - Alaina & Grandma, you rock!
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
Abbottcost Thank you! I really enjoyed making this video with Alaina (and family). I appreciate your support and engaging here. If you haven't already PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and help me build this channel and get more people involved in aviation. Thanks!
@johnnieguitar57245 жыл бұрын
Wow. Comments below say it all. Amazing skills shown using an old-school pantograph-type apparatus that works exceedingly well in your hands Alaina. I'm simply in awe of you and your shop. :)
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@declanbonar91405 жыл бұрын
Great video, Great people!,Love the skill level, and the Old school methods, Wow what a Woman...
@ozzyfranf4 жыл бұрын
I like how Grandma lets you that she's the one who cleans up the mess. She has to be very proud of Alaina.
@trolltv12825 жыл бұрын
Very impressive Alaina, seriously not many ppl impressed me. Well done.
@ExperimentalAircraftChannel5 жыл бұрын
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@keepyourbilsteins4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely terrific video. Alaina is an artist. My 7 year old daughter watched it with me until it was bed time. She will pick up where she had to leave off tomorrow I am certain. My grandfather ran one of the prop shops at Drew Field (now MacDill AFB) in Florida during WW2. More than half of his mechanics were women. He always told me that they made great mechanics and a lot of the other foremen in the other shops didn't want them. Their loss.
@denecollett13335 жыл бұрын
Props to you young lady! I never would have believed that you were a one"lady" show. Amazing.