How to make an airplane propeller

A prop for an Aerolite 103.

[@pauldonnelly7949]

Love the fact you have old worn in tools, and not Festool everything, like every other woodworker has on KZbin. 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]

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]

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

[@Dan_Soundgar]

Yeah I think sculpting is almost like an art.

[@alanrader3016]

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

[@bradmoyer9737]

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]

Thank you for watching!

[@1islam1]

@@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

[@bowpilot55]

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

[@jackheritage2222]

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

[@that_thing_I_do]

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

[@Pete-z6e]

This is a fine example of making something very difficult look easy..

[@darreno9874]

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]

Thank you!

[@justins21482]

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

[@Maddog3806]

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!

[@Spritefound]

Nice to see craftsperson doing work the old fashioned way, hands on. If I could afford it I would buy one of your propellers just to hang on my wall.

[@GeorgeT6566]

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

[@JoeKyser]

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

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! Lol

[@billchiasson2019]

As always another masterpiece!! Well done Alaina!

[@joem5110]

The prettiest and most skilled prop builder there is.

[@matthe8329]

What a gorgeous prop!

[@pebrede]

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]

Thank you!

[@tdkrei]

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

[@danielcotnoir3363]

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

[@toddfleury7324]

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

[@nigelwest3430]

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

[@SoloRenegade]

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]

Thank you! Aviation is a broad area.

[@Dsinsley1]

Thanks for sharing. What a pleasurable KZbin 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.

[@jameshodgins1937]

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

[@xKmotx]

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

[@CulverProps]

Thank you!

[@AKATEATime]

That's great. 👍 Congratulations!

[@morganraad561]

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

[@dennishinkle5010]

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

[@WayneCook306]

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

[@braddobson2060]

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

[@CulverProps]

Yes

[@revivalcycle]

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

[@Tomhohenadel]

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

[@trevhaydon5090]

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]

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

[@williamtaber8103]

Thanks again for sharing what you do! absolutely amazing!

[@dynodom4677]

She TRULY TRULY loves her ART! WONDERFUL !

[@GarnettM]

Looking awesome Alaina !

[@bigsbyslur]

Jerry Rosa sent me. Beautiful work.

[@CulverProps]

Thank you. Jerry is a good family friend. 😊

[@FoulOwl2112]

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]

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

[@JohnMartin-ze8cf]

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

[@Yogenh]

That is a beautiful prop

[@johnrisher3007]

Awesome job. Beautiful propeller

[@davidmontgomery1016]

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

[@howardmiller4631]

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

[@myintoo9460]

Beautiful ! With graceful face and clever skill!

[@plane-fuzz]

OUTSTANDING WORKMANSHIP!!!

[@robertbolding4182]

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.

[@sanamandingra]

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

[@johnmolnar2957]

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]

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

[@petershim5900]

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

[@ranjitkumarsaha1302]

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

[@davidl.579]

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

[@herzogsbuick]

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!

[@seoulneversleeps2778]

Absolutely perfect!

[@rchighfield1]

Your freehand skills with the bandsaw are amazing!

[@cawfeedawg]

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

[@natal777]

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

[@原聖治]

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.

[@clcpakistan4151]

Beautiful propeller with beautiful hands.

[@angeldawnmorningstar]

Friday evening prop lessons ! BONUS ! 😇❤

[@larrydaniels6532]

Insane level of craftmanship.

[@georgef7754]

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

[@CulverProps]

Thank you!

[@michaelsimpson9779]

A true artisan. This lady is amazing.

[@plywoodcarjohnson5412]

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

[@keithg1xfl]

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

[@waynepetrevan]

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.

[@hubsark7250]

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

[@sachinn9460]

Appreciate your craftsmanship 👏👏👏. May I know which tree's wood you used ?

[@CulverProps]

Maple and mahogany

[@gottaflylee5521]

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

[@CulverProps]

It can sure get you quick

[@gottaflylee5521]

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

[@garthmcgibbon4285]

You are a very gifted woman!

[@Defender401]

absolutely beautiful propeller

[@catman13131313]

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]

Thank you!

[@hydroworldoutlook5769]

This is great and all, but it would be nice if someone would do a video on how to make a variable-pitch propeller. I understand those are more complicated to construct, but I know it can be done.

[@CulverProps]

I would suggest googling that, there are actually a lot of them out there, but not on my channel.

[@hydroworldoutlook5769]

@@CulverProps No worries. It was just a suggestion. :)

[@johanhelberglongbowsknifes1185]

Hi Alaina i am Johan from South Africa and is learning how props work. I looked at your different props and want to know what is a prop on a direct drive i know how vw beetle engines work. Is the prop direct on the crack shaft with direct drive? Then i saw the plane back yard flyer with the vw beetle engine 2333 cc with a big prop and on a reduction drive pulley system. Is that prop a 92 inch prop or 74 inch prop? Then what size prop will you put on a 1600 vw beetle engine to cruise? And what size prop will you put on a 2 liter cc vw engine for quick takeoff and landing? Is it possible to buy a reduction drive pulley system from you guys i know the valley engineering is not building anymore planes or engines. I also want to tell you i am very impressed with your skills love your work i am also a carpenter build hunting bows i admire your work love it. Have a blessed day from South Africa Johan.

[@RayRay-rk5bd]

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

[@autoguy57]

I worked in an Eaton owned facility in New York one time and couldn’t figure out why the entire floor was made out of small 4x4 blocks of wood placed vertically in the floor. When I asked why I was told that they made P-38 propellers there during WWII, and the wood floor saved props that were inadvertently dropped.

[@rickcurtis2983]

Really awesome skills for sure!!

[@pcarvalhedo]

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

[@walkingthruyourdata-6019]

You make it look easy! Not fair!

[@NOBOX7]

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

[@andygray9285]

Love your work.

[@willarddevoe5893]

Culver drive - thru order : I'll take a Sprite, small fries, and a round tipped high altitude swept back prop with extra varnish layers. Will I have to wait long ?

[@CulverProps]

Lol! Always get a large order of fries, lol

[@lightrose100]

Alaina, I have a Barrel sander like yours, but mine goes up and down as it rotate, I wonder if it has an adjustment to keep it from going up and down, by the way, that Prop is really nice, I'm very impressed with your work

[@CulverProps]

Thank you

[@mikejackman4416]

Such great craftsmanship you sure are the master of prop carving do you have a hard time getting mahogany…I think it’s non existent here in Canada

[@CulverProps]

Not too bad, right now anyway

[@karavalle12]

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

[@GUCR44]

Oshkosh!!! Beautiful girl with a beautiful prop! Hahahaha awesome!! You are very skilled. Why do you balance vertical and horizontal? Where do you take wood from a vertical imbalance? You are amazing! Peace Rolf

[@CulverProps]

If it is out of balance either way it will have a vibration on the engine. I could do a 3 hour video on where to take materials off lol

[@GUCR44]

@@CulverProps I never thought that a vertical measure was even a thing.. Hahaha maybe you could explain that I am very interested.. Thank you for all you do. It's alot of work and to make videos too? Thank you.. Have a good day tomorrow. Peace

[@revivalcycle]

prettiest thing made out of wood ever, nice!

[@envitech02]

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?

[@Хлопотычастногодома]

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

[@davidl.579]

Are there aircraft drawings you work to? Seams like an important part to fab from an old templet hanging on the wall by a nail.

[@CulverProps]

Nope

[@ron827]

You make it look sooooo easy but this is because of extensive experience and unmatched craftswomanship. Your hand eye coordination on the bandsaw is incredible. Have you ever had a finger in the wrong place at the wrong time? I hope not.

[@CulverProps]

Not yet…..

[@stanleybest8833]

I've carved model props and touched up varnished props but a full prop in my life? But I do have a Kliptip McCauley. I just got a Michigan Wheel Sailer bronze prop. Yes, boat bronze props are hand made, but not to that perfection. I'll touch it up a little.

[@batamkepri2109]

Wow...josss tenan iki...mantaaaaaaap

[@larryblanks6765]

You do good work!

[@bearsstuff]

It’s beautiful.

[@michaelmarks8954]

One cut I was saying to close! to close! toooooooo close but nope! PERFECT.🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@davidwrobel8089]

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

[@garykusnierz2108]

Good-looking propeller 👍💕

[@helenofernandes3763]

Seu trabalho e muito interessante que madeira vc usar

[@sanseijedi]

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

[@robertthomas6127]

Lovely Prop. When I first looked at it a Black & White chocolate bar came to mind. So one could say it looks sweet? Ok, just being silly.😉 No doubt that the successs of your product is in the end always a balance act through your daily work life. Congradulations Alania. 👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍🌷🌷🌷... PS- Will we get to see it when the surface has been coated? Hope so. Maybe you have explained it already and I missed it. What does the 60/24 mean please?

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! 60 is the length and 24 is the pitch. I will probably do a “short” on the finish. It just really isn’t a whole video kinda event.

[@robertthomas6127]

@@CulverProps ... Sure understandable. A short is always fine. As long as we get to see you and your prop shining 😊 Thanks for the reply and a nice weekend for you and yours.

[@walkingthruyourdata-6019]

I always thought propellers were manufactured under strict guidelines and instrumentation so all the curves and angles are exactly the same which is why they are balanced.....no just the hand and eye coordination of an artist that has waaaay to much patience for a human being.

[@CulverProps]

Lol! Mine are not certified, some props are made the way you described 😁 and thank you!

[@Paddington60]

Thanks for sharing.