Making a Replica Wooden Aircraft Propeller Part 1

[@angel_dawn_morningstar]

Group Effort ! 🤩 EPIC THUMBS UP ! 😇❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CulverProps]

Thank you!

[@varmint243davev7]

Love the videos !

[@tonyfletcher2541]

Can't wait for part 2! Good to see the family help on this one!

[@CulverProps]

Yes, they are always there when o really need them

[@billwebb3371]

Jerry Rosa mentioned you on his channel. We love Jerry and I am subscribing on his recommendation.

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! Jerry is a great guy.

[@todddembsky8321]

Ah, the true colors of Alaina finally show themselves🤔🤔🤔🤗😆😁😁. I could not find "Mad Scientist". I love how open you are on the voice-over and tell us the issues that you also had to overcome. Grandpa is definitely in your blood!!! I just love the work that you do and the beauty of the finished propeller!!💥💯💯💯

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! I hope others get a little confidence to try new things too!

[@alanrader3016]

Wow! That was interesting! Thanks for sharing Alaina.

[@brucelott3583]

It looks like a rim could be made that increases the diameter of the tracer wheel an inch or two. A simple wooden piece could be made from plywood so that it fits snugly or drill a couple small holes in the tracer wheel to attach it. You would need to make two passes with this setup

[@douglasschafer6372]

Enjoyable, I can make fun of myself just because I screw up so much. It was nice you shared some of the not so stellar moments.

[@CulverProps]

Thank you. Hopefully it helps someone else not be afraid to try unconventional things even if it’s not a success it might lead to a successful idea!

[@rawmilkmike]

Thank you so much. Beautiful props. I love the backyard flyer also. I'd love to see one with a jabaru motor.

[@godofplumbing]

Great work.

[@MrBobVick]

I have a small 18v Ryobi chain saw that might work, my daughter uses it often. Glad to see you posting.

[@CulverProps]

I will look that up!

[@ricklong]

Great video!!! I agree that a larger tracing wheel would allow for an offset in the first pass cut. That would allow larger pieces to be run and not “bottom out” the saw blade in the process. It’s great to see the whole family chipping in to help out. Keep up the great work@

[@whereswaldo6085]

Yes. Larger tracing wheel on first pass.

[@BobKlumpp]

In the same vein as a larger tracer wheel, a simple adjustable stop could perform the same function you were doing hold up the saw carriage to reduce depth of cut. This could be a stop clamped on the vertical slides adjusted quickly with a single wrench.

[@robertwalker7457]

Great perseverance and very interesting too. Thank you.

[@CulverProps]

Thank you!

[@ron827]

You are obviously a driven craftsperson and everyone stay out of your way. :-) That was fantastic three generation team work to glue it up. I have no doubt you are physically capable but a ball transfer table would be a great accessory for your shop. Maybe a viewer has one to donate which would make wrestling a giant prop on the bandsaw easier.

[@CulverProps]

Thank you.

[@plane-fuzz]

Thanks for sharing! always fascinating!

[@ssboot5663]

Big prop!

[@xKmotx]

You forgot to mention your pup's were helping also! 🤣 Really nice to see the whole family working in the shop. Just imagine how many props you could get done if they were working every day. 😃 Your experience and skill really shows!

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! Yes they were a big help, lol all of them!

[@AnvilDragon]

Looking at the upper tracing follower, there is a vertical adjustment. Curently it's adjusted to make follow 1:1. If the follow wheel was adjusted down two inches you could make your pre-cut on a wide blade then adjust back to the exact match. What I don't see is a reference to make adjusting back and forth easy. A pointer with a scale would be good but a tab and a place for a dial indicator to mount once close (and then remove) would be a good addition.

[@CulverProps]

Well, I don’t get to show the whole workings of the lathe, but I try not to make too many adjustments on the lathe

[@TheCookofthehouse]

Hi Helena, Jerry Rosa sent me to your Channel. I follow Rosa Stringworks for many, many years. I believe that I found his channel some 8 or 9 years ago. Building and repairing Mandolins and specialy guitars was one of my multiplr interests. On the other hand, I love aviation and follow several channels dedicated to airplanes and flying instruction. I'll follow your channel from now on too. Wish you lots of success an congrats for these fabulouspair of videos. Best regards, Mário Kopke Tulio (from Portugal)

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! Isn’t the internet wonderful! Connections all the way from Portugal!!! Thank you for the follow!

[@that_thing_I_do]

I love what you do....keep going.

[@CulverProps]

Thank you!

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Alaina, That is a big prop. Had a nice family affair going. You appeared to be getting a workout at the bandsaw. They do make smaller electric chainsaws where the bar is only about 4 to 6 inches. You should be able to wield that with enough dexterity to remove wood for the lathe to work easier. Hi to Grandma and you all stay safe.

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! I will look them up. Hope you are doing well also!

[@Yogenh]

You do such great work I love all the props that you make just wish that I could be there to help make just one prop

[@denniswroblewski213]

Hi Elaina. Jerry Rosa sent me😃. I love watching woodworking and related craftsmanship. Your propellers are beautiful works of art. I believe I'll be watching a whole lot.

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! Jerry and Grandpa played a lot of bluegrass together. Great guys!

[@rocketman2tm]

You could mount a small guide wheel that can attach to the side of the saw on the lathe. Then you could set a maximum cutting depth.

[@alonsoquesada1136]

Great video, Jerry Rosa from Rosa String Works send me here

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! Yes, Jerry is great. His Grandkids go to school with my kids. Just a great family to know.

[@chrisfulmer8564]

A skid could be added next to the blade that would allow the uncut portion of the blank to lift the blade if the cut is too deep. During normal use it would not do anything, but when the blank would hit, the skid will lift the blade arm.

[@MeMakeSparks]

Thanks for the video! That is a chonky prop! How about a Reciprocating Saw (battery or corded)? You can buy some pretty aggressive blades for them (small branch).

[@CulverProps]

Yes! Dad is suppose to get me one

[@MeMakeSparks]

@@CulverProps Awesome! Love your videos!

[@phlodel]

You show such strenghth and control when using other tools and handling the props, I would think you could use a chainsaw no problem.

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! I thought so too!

[@sterlingmyers560]

nice work, Alaina, they make disks to fit your grinder that has chainsaw teeth,, wood carvers use them, and also, if you lower the top guide rollers on your band saw, your blade will flex less and give you more control and less likely to break a blade, just sayin, keep up the great work and glad to see ya back!!!!

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! I did get one of the chainsaw blades!

[@lrstaf6]

I have seen videos of a chainsaw wheel for angle grinders that are for hogging wood. Perhaps one of those would work.

[@GarnettM]

An electric reciprocating saw works very fast has many blades for wood fine and coarse even steel, They're for demolition really about foot long 7 or 8 lbs .

[@BoukeNagel]

You are such a beautiful woman. And very strong. It's a lot of weight to lift.

[@goaway7346]

An electric chain saw is good when you don't want the REALY dangerous one. It's also smaller and easier to handle, plus very easy to start:)

[@that_thing_I_do]

Hey you and Grandpa Smith just got glowing reviews from Jerry Rosa on the Rosa string Works shop

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! Jerry is a great family friend

[@fordshaw5833]

I see what you mean about too much wood for the saw blade. I wonder if an electric plane would be helpful in removing material quickly? You'll figure it out.

[@CulverProps]

I will look that up!

[@fordshaw5833]

@@CulverProps Looks like your business is growing. Orders for larger props are coming in. Your first instincts about using a chain saw to cut away excess wood are correct but full of hazards. Figure out a way to minimize the hazards and you got something. Since you like to work alone you need a way to use a chainsaw where its impossible to get hurt if the saw kicks or the wood moves. Seems to me all your prop shaping is done with jiggs. Why not make a power tool jig with a frame big enough to hold the prop laminates and the power tool you choose to rough out the wood. Need to make something that can move/roll the length you want to cut away. Maybe a chain saw is your best bet but if you hold it in a jig it will never get the chance to gnaw on you. Try some things til you find something that works. Here is something a shipwright did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYnciqRroJqNebs

[@Paddington60]

Do you have a Calico Cat supervising now? Things will go so well if you do.

[@CulverProps]

Yes! She is actually my second calico shop cat. We had one for 13 years and she came to life a nice soft retirement life at my house. Then this one was a rescue. She is spunky! Lol

[@Paddington60]

@@CulverProps We took on a Calico cat who had been living with six other cats. Se kept them all off the bed but hated anyone else on four legs, so she took us over. We took her to the vet for a check over and the vet said "Oh feisty cats these" Once we had her her previous people found the six cats now took over their bed. We had just returned with her from the vet on another occasion, did not think we would be bringing her home this time, we did and we were sitting in the garden when there was a rustle, cat springs off my chest leaving six back claw marks in my chest, pounces on a rat, breaks its neck and is back on my chest fast asleep as quick as you like. We always thought she could jump on a bed and land curled up and asleep. She was called Little Bit, but became know as The Bit due to her controlling nature.

[@new.asteroid.tracker]

Couldn't you have used a larger follower wheel to take off a bit less material and work up to the current follower wheel to get to the prop size you wanted.

[@CulverProps]

I could but I try not to mess with the lathe too much

[@user3141592635]

I have a so called "Tiger-Saw", it is reciproking, electrically driven, and very easy to handle. One can install blades for wood or metal, even steel. It is extremely effective. A Tiger-Saw is much safer than a chain-saw, no comparison in the safety. You might want to hurt yourself badly with a Tiger-Saw, but not by mistake.

[@CulverProps]

I will look into that

[@atilaestebangosztonyi5284]

I found you through Rosa String works

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! Jerry is a great guy!

[@dougterrell4212]

The easiest way would be to install a larger follower on your original and do two passes.

[@frenchroast1355]

Are you able to do 3 bladed props?

[@dugpuck]

Hi I checked out your site at Jerry's suggestion and I signed up. Very interesting?

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! Jerry is a great guy!

[@robertthomas6127]

👍👍👍👍

[@Chemist1076]

Too complicated.... just mount a bigger wheel on top to take off less and then come back to correct wheel.

[@CulverProps]

I try to mess with the lathe as little as possible.

[@davidroberts6261]

Kuddos from a Jerry Rosa viewer...

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! Jerry is a great guy!

[@petetrembath2537]

You can buy an electric chainsaw super cheap

[@CulverProps]

Yeah, might be an option

[@MultiDwang]

Jerry sent me.

[@CulverProps]

Awww he is such a good guy, and an excellent craftsman!

[@1pottercounty]

Sawzall

[@artisancans3954]

It is called thinking on your feet and being creative... That will get it done. love this stuff! greetings from Yorkshire UK. John.

[@CulverProps]

Thank you! Yes, trial and success!

[@artisancans3954]

@@CulverProps Yep!