Final Balance

[@PeopleAlreadyDidThis]

Hi Alaina. The interview video about you and your grandmother appeared in my suggestions. Despite the interviewer’s self-absorption and supremely distracting camera handling, it was very enjoyable. No need to be nervous...you were the best part of that video, your work is outstanding, and your own video production is already much superior. Just talk and you’ll be great. Subscribed! I do some woodworking, and am familiar with maple, mahogany, etc. I understand how lamination contributes to strength. Yet I am amazed that wood props tolerate the stress. I’d love to see you talk about choosing your stock, grading it, dealing with grain, deciding where to take a blank from a board, and so on.

[@alanrader3016]

I really enjoy your videos related to balancing. You seem so confident with the task!

[@karljones3082]

Thank you for shairing your skill knowledge with us people that are so good at there craft make it look so easy ,

[@todddembsky8321]

Alaina, It thrills me no end to see a craftsmen working their trade. To see the care you put into every step. Simply amazing. I truly hope that this channel takes off (pun intended) God Bless the Family Business and your success.

[@CulverProps]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate the kind words and support!

[@salmankhan7488]

Good working keep doing this

[@bradmoyer9737]

Love the sounds of the tools and shop versus the music, it lets people know how hard you’re working the tools, absolutely great videos please keep up your channel for those of us that only use KZbin. Thanks 🙏

[@CulverProps]

Will do!

[@deangray1823]

Alaina you are a craftsman and an artist, I just love the work you do!

[@CulverProps]

Dean Gray thank you!

[@bebo5558]

I'd like to give you "props" on your prop making skills! Woodworking is always so satisfying, but you have to be so precise, a chair doesn't have to be balanced and trimmed to perfection!

[@CulverProps]

Thank you!!!

[@aly-tek7190]

Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing Alaina. You tube suggested a vid about you which lead me to your channel, I'm glad it did ;)

[@aly-tek7190]

P.S that was through the Experimental Aircraft Channel

[@CulverProps]

Thank you!

[@kimkeam2094]

Amazing diligence to your skills, and wish you all the best. Thanks

[@billm4560]

Another awesome video! 👍👍 Thanks for taking the time making and sharing them!

[@johnd5805]

Think about the qualities of wood to be able to handle the stresses of being a propeller. Wood is an awesome material. It's creator is awesome. Glad I found this channel. She's a great worker. I miss my woodworking.

[@billchiasson2019]

Gorgeous prop! Amazing craftsmanship,,craftswomanship!?,they look awesome!.

[@weldingjunkie]

Love watching, it’s nice to see your passion and love of your shop. Lots of pride you can tell. Keep yo the great videos. Ps love the hair color

[@CulverProps]

Thanks! Just got the hair colored yesterday!!! 😁💜

[@weldingjunkie]

Culver Props you’re welcome ☺️ the curves and color of it is a sour kri perfect.

[@rjbouge66]

beautiful, and the prop looks good, too

[@MYNICEEV]

It is trully wonderful to watch such an artist as you at work. Your pride in your work just oozes from you. DeVinche would have been awestruck watching you. Wonderful.

[@CulverProps]

Thank you so much, that is a pretty big compliment!

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

i would agree with that ..amazing

[@MYNICEEV]

@@CulverProps And your worth every word my dear. Have an amazing day.

[@MYNICEEV]

@@johnnyllooddte3415 Thank you for your kind words.

[@kentyler966]

Just stumbled onto your site and like it a lot. Can’t imagine how expensive your liability insurance must be, sleazy lawyers are everywhere.

[@CulverProps]

Thank you!

[@GompMC]

Excellent job, you do amazing work. 👍👍👍👍

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! 😁

[@vopenacattleco]

Great shop you have You do very nice work

[@billburkart8527]

It’s so pleasing to watch you work your craft, I’m hooked. 👌

[@johnhunter273]

Other than the mill running....seeing the grains pop when hit with a little color is awesome!!

[@CulverProps]

I love that part too!!

[@TEAMERICA96]

Hi Alaina, Just saw your interview. You were a delight but the KZbinr left a lot to be desired. Although you know much more about props than 95% of the pilots that use them to be cool, I haven't seen anybody ask if you are a pilot yourself? Thought maybe Grandpa might have left the old Crop Duster with you. If it was my family, one kid got the plane and another got the shop and another got the Tools. I love watching you work and wonder how often you realize what you are doing brings so much joy and happiness to the pilots that fly them. Besides being addicted to KZbin, I am also a collector of props; my favorite part of the airplane. A prop gives life and mobility to the airplane. It's the tendon that pulls the airplane forward by a few tiny bolts on a crankshaft. An engine turns gas into noise and gives direction to the propeller. but, A hand crafted propeller gives strength and living character to the nose of the plane. Most of my collection is Model/RC type props from 3" going all the way up to RPV/UAV/Ultralight sizes. And, now, I hope to have one of yours one day. I just need to decide the RPM of my drywall and if my wall needs speed or climb capability. :-)

[@CulverProps]

TEAMERICA go for climb! Always go for climb 😂 thank you so much, I appreciate the comment. I am not a pilot but I have had a few lessons.

[@brucemullis479]

Just stumbled onto your channel. I don't fly or anything but I am a wood worker and enjoyed watching what it takes. I just want to do a decorative one.

[@e-rj8984]

There is something special with wooden propellers... A link between past and future 😊 And beautiful finish too 🌹🌹🌹

[@wagsman9999]

Amazing craftsmanship!

[@peterjansen4894]

Somebody mentioned DaVinci, he was right. Great to see your skill and knowledge and intelligence in action. Without wanting to sound patronising, you make this world a better place. There is still hope for mankind if people like you go about their business. Thanks for letting us enjoy your craftwomanship! Wish we had people like you over here in my country.

[@CulverProps]

Peter Jansen 😁 thank you!

[@richardjones4080]

Hi Alaina just subbed after seeing a shop visit and talk through of the process by yourself on another YT channel

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! I hope you like videos!

[@richardjones4080]

@@CulverProps what I have seen so far is fascinating following on from another comment could any scrap be turned into props for models even rc models ?

[@CulverProps]

Richard Jones probably could

[@odfpv591]

Absolutley love that you carried on a part of the business. Send regards to grandma.

[@BamaFishn]

Awesome! Jimmy Diresta needs to see this channel. Keep this channel going!! I would be a buyer on rejects or even unfinished full semi carved blanks. I constantly look for these everywhere we go. I would even be a buyer of the old ones the owners replace with the new ones. LMK

[@CulverProps]

I one on eBay right now! I posted it on FB. Thank you!

[@BamaFishn]

Ebay Item number? I searched, found one in Missouri but from seller named Cindy?? Listing name? Thx

[@rmiller640]

Hi Alaina. Glad I found your channel. Very impressed with you skills. Going to start looking for your Props in the non certified class of airplanes. Keep the videos coming !

[@CulverProps]

Thanks! 😁

[@marchindy]

Awesome props you have made, thanks for sharing the process with us. Looking forward to see more of them.

[@trolltv1282]

Came here from Experimental Aircraft Channel and must say it again: Very impressive work Alaina, seriously not many ppl impressed me. Well done.

[@CulverProps]

TrollTv thank you!

[@aghauler1964]

Simply stunning crafts-woman-ship. I am fasinated by not only your attention to detail but also the pure mathimatics involved. Its likely you never have rejects, I would love a static display piece. Thank you for sharing.

[@ericbeckers2673]

Great work and care for what see is doing. Keep up the good work. I will follow you

[@CulverProps]

Thank you!

[@k1mgy]

Until discovering your channel I had no idea what went into this work. Amazing! Tell us why you love what you do (it's obviously so, but am curious to know more). Surely it takes a lot of commitment to create these functional works of art!

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! 😁

[@willowspring5602]

Very nice woodworking skills and craftsmanship. You have a good steady work ethic. Ever build a birdhouse in your wood shop?

[@CulverProps]

Willow Spring maybe one, lol

[@davelynch2532]

I have seen 2 of your vids so far and I must say you do great work and they are beautiful. And so are you Great Job.

[@CulverProps]

Dave Lynch thank you! 😁

[@davelynch2532]

@@CulverProps As a wood worker myself I know I could never do what your doing. Good Luck to you.

[@lwoodt1]

As a woodworker it is interesting to see how other people work with wood. My first thought about wooden props is that balance must be the key. I need to sub and hit the bell so I can learn more about this .

[@mainemade300]

🔥😘💫 one great looking propeller

[@robertlagrange6388]

I just subscribed. I would like to hear you explain what you are doing and why, and the difference between props. Just watching the same video over and over will get boring. I subscribed to learn something. Thanks for sharing.

[@dannycrooks1753]

Awsome skill 👍👍👍👍👍

[@richardmyhan8755]

Morning, Thanks for another video 👍

[@CulverProps]

😁

[@richardmyhan8755]

@@CulverPropsIm just getting in from work too. Hope you have a great evening✔

[@gonzo5912]

very nice skills and beautiful young lady. thank you for sharing your existence with us.

[@Spaced1sco]

Great to see some skilled woodworking how a propellor is made, now only thing to work are the youtube skills to make a good movie. I was a little surprised how the video stopped. Keep it up you will get the hang out of it or is grandma the video editor :)

[@CulverProps]

Dimitry .F. I could use some video training for sure. Maybe this winter when things are slow.

[@randysrestoration]

Very Fascinating! Quite the talent!

[@Kent.]

I love this... working with wood is satisfying!!

[@Rickmakes]

Hello from Iowa! I would love to see how you layout and drill the mounting holes.

[@CulverProps]

I will see if I can make that happen! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@n7565j]

I bet there's a million dollar machine that would balance that prop... almost as good as you ;-) Wish I'd paid as much attention to my grandfather as you did!!! Nice work!!!

[@CulverProps]

Lol! I bet so! I was very lucky to have him as long as I did.

[@wayned1807]

Even if done on a CNC it would still need balancing because each piece of wood wouldn't be equal in weight or density over the entire length.

[@faronf2006]

OMG ... you are so pretty ... even when you are wearing that dusk mask haha . Seriously you are very beautiful & such a hard worker . I wish you all the very best now & in the years ahead 😊 Take care .

[@chrisdaley8542]

Alaina, your videos are great, I have only just found your channel but I’m hooked. Fantastic seeing how everything is done. I heard mention that you were making a propeller for a Bristol Fighter. How do you handle such a large prop for balancing? Do you make four blade props, or only two blades?

[@CulverProps]

Chris Daley only two blades right now

[@ooCHICOoo]

nice 👍 great job

[@mikewyatt9869]

Hi Alaina, do you make the patterns you use on the lathe? Are the patterns fiberglass? You are quite the craftsmen! Love your channel.

[@CulverProps]

I have made a few, most came with the company. They are all made of wood.

[@BruceEEvans1]

I know how much sawdust I collect in my hair after only a couple hours in my shop. That beautiful shock of hair must be like a huge dust filter. :-)

[@CulverProps]

Some days! Lol

[@bobclarie]

True works of Art . . . Bob

[@TheFlyingfarmer28170]

I have a Culver prop on my ultralight. 68/32, the prop # is 5024. Would you have records that show when it was made? It works Great! Have a Great Day!

[@alfiembra]

Hi Alaina I’ve just found your channel and lm super impressed with what you are doing. Something that occurred to me, and I don’t wish to sound creepy, is I saw the video where you showed all the patterns and how you had arranged them all. They must be so important to your business how do you keep them safe from fire and the like, do you keep back up copies of them off site?

[@CulverProps]

Alfie Mbra I have copies of most

[@engineeringresponse4406]

It's amazing. Make some DIY version also.

[@tb14236]

At some point I would be curious to see your packaging process. Do you crate them or just bubble wrap and a cardboard box to protect from damage in shipping.

[@CulverProps]

Tom Baker actually, I just wrap them in newspapers. They work perfectly. They don’t deflate like the air filled packaging and they deflect all the dings.

[@marcinb2369]

Perfect job !

[@tarlach1280x960]

Yes that's what I was looking for..🤗

[@1967250s]

Hello Alaina, lovely work you do! I was wondering, what kind of final finish do you put on after the stain? Laquer, oil? Thanks for your videos!

[@CulverProps]

I use Minwax Spar Urethane, high gloss

[@nathankelly7259]

Do you ever get to or want to go for a ride in any of the planes you make props for? I think that’d be a pretty cool perc!

[@CulverProps]

I want to ride in all of them!!

[@nathankelly7259]

Well, I hope one day soon you can take some time & get up there!!

[@user-tl5fi9lz9z]

I looked at your prices. How can you sell a propeller for a third to a fifth of what others charge? Love the videos!

[@CulverProps]

Sam Smith mine are not certified, so there is a price difference there

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

@@CulverProps would you like to be certified

[@thecat9729]

Hi clever girl! I'm just a cat (up side down cat) but I wonder if you check your balancing bench (the level) before using it, it's made of wood that's a living material. Great little shop you have Best regards just a cat.

[@CulverProps]

Yes I do, just periodically, or if it gets bumped.

[@garyainslie9115]

You should totally sell your rejects or some miniature ones online. :) Thanks for sharing

[@reh3dzone]

Good call...people like hanging them on their walls.

[@gloucesterdavid]

I'd buy one!

[@GompMC]

I'd buy 1 also.

[@CulverProps]

I have one eBay right now

[@GompMC]

@@CulverProps what's the ebay listing under? I searched for Culver Props, but no propeller.

[@dennispeet8233]

Thank you for working on my turbine prop

[@dalejones4186]

Hi. Just subscribed. How do you know where to take some off? Is it just through experience? Thanks for sharing.

[@CulverProps]

dale jones I try to take most of it off the back for horizontal balance and just back a ways from the hub for vertical

[@dalejones4186]

Glad I found your videos. This is very interesting info. I have never seen a Woden prop made. Thanks for sharing.

[@southjerseysound7340]

I have to ask where you found the purple dust mask? My daughter loves working in the shop with me but she hates how stuff fits and I'm guessing it's because its made for guys. Also keep up the great work.

[@CulverProps]

SouthJerseySound it is an RZ mask. It isn’t perfect, but it is still really nice.

[@SwankeyMonkey]

Aaaahh... woodworking. My happy place.

[@jeromejt62]

I watched a video on the manufacturing process of Sensenich props and they have nothing on yours. I know that your a 2 woman show with Grandma helping, but I believe many would love to see longer videos of your trade and a slight amount of explanation of your process as your going along, just a short explanation of what your doing before you do the process. I know you don't have much time for that, but I would love to hear.

[@CulverProps]

I will do my best to make that happen!

[@philjamieross107]

looks really good

[@micheldih2689]

😊👍

[@nickbeam5432]

I just wondered if you ever had your props speed tested, for the thought of quality.

[@unclejoeoakland]

Ma'am you obviously know what you're doing and then some. May I humbly suggest a Mirka sander with dust hookup? Really makes a difference. And yes you're a very good looking woman to boot which should be nothing to do with nothing but it sure does not hurt.

[@mikeries8549]

How much for 100 10-6 in maple?

[@20runninginthebackground]

I want to make some!

[@MegaBait1616]

your an artist . American Made................

[@kr1886]

Were you breaking the edges for an aesthetic or aerodynamic reason? Are you looking for a well balanced guy? :D

[@CulverProps]

K R just for aesthetics :)

[@spex357]

You couldn't wish for anything better.

[@gateway8833]

Ma’am, What determines the profile on the tips of the blades? Enjoy seeing an Artisan working, these are not only functional but they are also sculptures.

[@CulverProps]

Usually my faster planes have diameter restrictions due to tip speed so I give them square tips for that tiny bit more blade area. Everything else gets round tips.

[@jimflammer9370]

I enjoy watching you videos, there is nothing like a gal who knows what she is talking about.

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! 😁

[@AlexBabcock-hw9iz]

Where did I see a longer video with you making a few different props? It was about a half hour video and had your grandma in it cleaning the glue off holding her dog while she worked. Think the guy had a beard that was shooting it.

[@CulverProps]

Chris P. Bacon The Experimental Aircraft Channel

[@AlexBabcock-hw9iz]

@@CulverProps Ahhh much thanks was a very interesting vid showing the process from start to finish. Not sure why but videos like this are so engrossing to watch. Watched one where they were making wagon wheels for a borax wagon so much labor involved much like your propellers.

[@MegaBait1616]

please a lil longer videos.............

[@hirnlegorush]

really love your videos and workmanship! only one thing: please talk a bit to us, not just only elevator music xD

[@CulverProps]

Will try. I just get nervous. Lol

[@garyainslie9115]

@@CulverProps Could see that in the interview video. Clearly knew your stuff but the camera made you nervous :) don't stress not all internet people are horrible haha

[@supabiscuit]

@@CulverProps you sounded great in the interview. You have absolutely nothing to be nervous about. Beauty and intelligence equal great videos. Subscribed

[@ramaroodle]

If you're nervous about talking on camera you could just do voice overs and maybe a short hi and goodbye at the start and finish. Subscribed.

[@carmzapple]

can i take on as an apprentice by you?..

[@sighpocket5]

Nice!!!!!

[@wadefallin]

Alaina, have you ever built props for Trent Palmer or the Flying Cowboys? I follow Trent as he is a very successful pilot and KZbinr. Not that you need more business but I believe if he had a Culver Prop behind his spinner, others would take notice and the phone wouldn’t stop ringing! Search for Trent Palmer on YT... keep up the great work...

[@CulverProps]

I follow him too. Super cool guy!

[@bigunitandmore]

I never see you checking the balance stand to see if it is level ?

[@CulverProps]

I check it every Monday

[@CulverProps]

Or when I accidentally kick it

[@THISisglmicle]

Please wear your safety glasses. Beautiful work.

[@dangskippy9308]

My goodness you are very pretty and hard working. WOW

[@scotte2815]

OK after years of not flying I'm going to have to get back into it just so I can buy a plane and then buy one of your props

[@CulverProps]

I’m good with that! 😂

[@Dew411]

The Master Prop Maker ! Very cool ! I would like to buy a Non - working prop for my shop, if you have any , Please let me know, I live in Rogersville Mo

[@CulverProps]

Stop by anytime!

[@Dew411]

@@CulverProps Hope you guys have a great Thanks Giving :-}

[@Dilurajht]

How can i contact you

[@CulverProps]

[e-mail] best is my phone # [phone]

[@PutraLA]

Keren👍

[@wayned1807]

A little suggestion: Use a ball-peen hammer on the stamps, not a carpenter's nail hammer. The reason is that the nail hammer's head is hardened and so is the stamp. This could cause the hammer or stamp to spark or chip off causing injury. Ball peen hammers are soft and won't spark or chip when striking a hardened object like the stamp.

[@billbooth4147]

Different shop music today

[@richardthomas1566]

Heaven forbid anyone that gets in a fight with this chick. Her hands are so strong she would ring your neck. People that do this type of work with their hands develop very strong hands . Cool stuff great job

[@CulverProps]

😁 💪🏼

[@bertjetolberg103]

Hi alaina I found this channel when i was watching another channel where a guy was filming you with a very very shaking hand He also found himself more interesting than you I like the way your vids are recorded They are very Nice to watch

[@janeblogs324]

Its funny because its true

[@maingoc-tq1mv]

👍

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

are yall looking for an investor.. to expand... doc johnny