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!
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.
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. :)
@@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.
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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 👍
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@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
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...!!!
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
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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!
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..........
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!
very impressive. had no idea how these things were made. now I know. BTW. I’m a Rolla graduate, and after seeing this I’m convinced you are gonna need more capacity. Ever thought of a 3D CNC mill? Probably 200 Engineers over there at MS and T that can help get u up and running with that... digitize those templates and away you go. Best of luck and thanks for the awesome work....
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@@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.
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.
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!
Charles I am 75 and I am so glad you brought up the grandpa business. This is a lost relationship these days. Look what their relationship built. I am amazed that most kids don't even know what a screwdriver is. I have been working with wood since I was 9 and it has brought so much joy to my life. Sharing that part of my life has been another source of joy. I believe all grandpas and grandmas should rent their selves out to kids with no grandparents so they can have the joy of that relationship. What kind of world would we have if we all did it. God love you young lady. What a beautiful and responsible person you are!!
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?
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.
This is great. I am a rc aircraft builder and full size buff. I always wondered how props were made so accurately. Great job, I am really impressed. Nice to see a young lady doing wood machining work. Congrats!!!
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.
One day in the future she will be holding a dog with one arm while she chips off glue and her granddaughter will be making the props and looking cute :)
@@gilbertodiazcastro8871 I think you have no idea at all about hand craft, especially woodwork. Sad for you, you never had the chance to learn to work. This lady may never have done any theoretical high school... but she definitely understands to do a proper work in a proper way, boys like you will never understand!
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Amen Roy. I came back for the prop balancing. I'm thinking she knows what she's talking about. Interesting she does the vertical first to balance the hub first. Then she does the blade. 19:22
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!!!!
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
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I am wondering-how much does the typical prop cost?What is the range of typical to the most expensive prop that you have completed?Thanks for sharing the various aspects of your business and please keep safety in mind.
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IF, You want to see a lil Lady Genius, LOOK @ THIS VIDEO. Alaina is Quality Oriented, focused, diligent and exceptional @ what she manufacturers. Very Interesting Video.
"…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.
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!
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.
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
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!
@@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.
@@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.
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
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 !!!!
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.
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.
When I was young (a long time ago) it wasn't cool for a girl to show how smart or strong or capable or hard working she was. I am glad that has changed so much over the years. I am totally impressed (even if this video were about a guy) how she runs the business, deals with customers, offers engineering and performance advice, does all the hard work, and the dirty work, plus, the artistic work of the final shaping of the airfoil that only someone with the eye and the desire could accomplish. These are super critical devices: part science, part art. Very impressive.
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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Now, this is an American woman that should be revered and followed and not the trash getting turned out in Hollywood. This is what has made America great and continues to America great. Young ladies and men alike, turn your backs on all the glamour and glitz that is a Hollywood entertainment star. All that is, is superficial and leaves you with a huge empty place in your soul. The sparkle in the star burns out soon enough and leaves you with nothing but sadness and regret. How many Hollywood burnouts, followed by a meaningless death do you have to witness before you open your eyes? Young women in the US should read about the life of Hedy Lamarr and how she became an American Hollywood legend but kept her sense of what was important. She was a great star but she had other passions, real-world benefitting work that she loved, that made her a real star. Her work, no doubt, saved countless American Service men and women their lives.
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.
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!
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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. 😁
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
@@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.
We have a guy out here that has a big shop that makes violins, reminds me of that. Watching the process here was great fun. I wonder what legacy I will leave for my children/grandchildren. Hummm time to think.
Love seeing family at the table just visiting. Awesome business and craftsmanship. Man, that camera just didn't want to focus.... Lots of Grizzly tools....
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!
I really love programs showing how things are made, and some of the history is very interesting also. These folks are amazing BUT, the camera work is so shaky and the dialogue so repetitive that it's nearly unwatchable without getting seasick. Please use a steadicam mount, or at least a restricted set. It looks like you just used a phone and it ruins an otherwise extremely interesting topic.
seems like that would takes years to learn all the right settings. knowing inventory , mounting patterns, machinery maintenance and on and on. hope these generate enough revenue to offset all the time, effort and machines needed to do this . those props would have to be expensive. not many places could do this I suppose. amazing work. thanks, great tour.
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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!
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.
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. :)
@@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.
Alaina, you have a GREAT family business there and a close family is a really good thing.
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.
Wonderfully crafted as only the finesse of a woman could bring to such workmanship. Awesome to watch.
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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 👍
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@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel Walstrom... That sounds very Swedish 😉. But here you have spelled it Walström!
@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
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...!!!
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
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
This video was a fine example of what made RUclips what it is today. Nice work!
Wow! What an incredibly skilled and inspirational young lady! Immeasurable admiration and respect!!
qmmo Thank you! I am very lucky to have a job that I enjoy so much, glad you liked seeing the process.
No, Thank you. It is impressive to see the quality that you produce.
I dig all the high quality equipment she gets to work with every day. My god woman, you are incredible.
Fantastic job opportunity for her to have. Your Grandmother and Grandfather are and were very proud I'm sure. Nice Job !!!!
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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.
Declan Doyle Granny is absolutely full of personality!! Lol
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.
Charlie Bardo thank you!
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 .
Dying industry ?
@@richardthomas1566 wow what a package. Propellers are alright to I guess
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.
Just the kind of American success story that built this country. Wonderful to see.
A very clever methodical professional woman , respect
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!
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!!!
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.
Excellent point! I grew up working and being expected to work, and that ethic has served me well.
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.
ot0m0t0 my dad and grandparents always taught me the value of loving your work and the rewards of working.
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.
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.
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..........
Thank you for your RUclips channel it makes me proud to see it made in America Amen
Your Just Pure & Simple GREAT Alaina. Thanks for the Video.
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!
www.culverprops.com/index.php
very impressive. had no idea how these things were made. now I know.
BTW. I’m a Rolla graduate, and after seeing this I’m convinced you are gonna need more capacity. Ever thought of a 3D CNC mill? Probably 200 Engineers over there at MS and T that can help get u up and running with that... digitize those templates and away you go. Best of luck and thanks for the awesome work....
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Making props seems like such a satisfying job.
What a wonderful woman and family
Just once in a while, RUclips throws up an absolute gem. This was one such jewel. What a wonderful lady, so skilled.
Paul Jenkins Thank you!
Indeed I'm a master electrician , I love all trades she is definitely a tradesman 🌷🇺🇸👍
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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.
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.
@@gilbertodiazcastro8871 That doesn't make any difference
Awesome I want to buy a propeller now,
And I don't even have a plane lol
Great work
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!
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel Hi..Sir.. can I get this propeller and How do..
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Who needs robots when you got Alaina:)
Grandparents rock. They taught you "prop-erly".
Charles I am 75 and I am so glad you brought up the grandpa business. This is a lost relationship these days. Look what their relationship built. I am amazed that most kids don't even know what a screwdriver is. I have been working with wood since I was 9 and it has brought so much joy to my life. Sharing that part of my life has been another source of joy. I believe all grandpas and grandmas should rent their selves out to kids with no grandparents so they can have the joy of that relationship. What kind of world would we have if we all did it. God love you young lady. What a beautiful and responsible person you are!!
Nice! Thanks for watching!
nyyuckk nyyuckk
good one
I'm sure everyone got the "thrust" of your pun.
What a wonderful job she is doing she is so smart and beautiful.
Wow, talented woman, I'm very impressed
A great video and a talented magnificent lady !
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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?
Idontneednostinkingchannel thank you!
I’ll work for meals and sleep by the bandsaw. Please teach me @culver props
Sam Iamm lol!!!
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.
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.
Amazing, young lady.
Wow! Old school labor intensive, but the engineering calcs are right up to date!
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This is great. I am a rc aircraft builder and full size buff. I always wondered how props were made so accurately. Great job, I am really impressed. Nice to see a young lady doing wood machining work. Congrats!!!
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.
gipsymoth2 thank you! I appreciate that!
Thank you. Thanks for the positive support!
Honey, please lower that blade guard on the band saw!!
Just when I thought there was nothing cool left on RUclips. This is the coolest family business out there. Amazing work 😊
One day in the future she will be holding a dog with one arm while she chips off glue and her granddaughter will be making the props and looking cute :)
The Turtle Carpenter not if she doesn’t learn to be safe. Her carelessness is just an accident or explosion waiting to happen.
@@gilbertodiazcastro8871 I think you have no idea at all about hand craft, especially woodwork. Sad for you, you never had the chance to learn to work. This lady may never have done any theoretical high school... but she definitely understands to do a proper work in a proper way, boys like you will never understand!
Focus is out of this world. Literally
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Wow what a talented young lady Awesome job 😍😍👍👍👍👍
a smokin hot blonde making props and she runs the whole shop herself and runs All the machines. OHHHH my God she's AWESOME!!! 😎
Amen Roy.
I came back for the prop balancing. I'm thinking she knows what she's talking about. Interesting she does the vertical first to balance the hub first. Then she does the blade. 19:22
@@JoshWeaverRC I´m out of balance...She could check the vertical,because the horizontal seems ok...
Yeah man I was thinking the same thing
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!!!!
Wow! And the best comment award goes to............
Thanks @FlyMIfYouGotM
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
@@warrenwilliamson8507 No need to settle with 5 billion women to choose from. ;)
It's amazing to see this kind of craftsmanship still going. Awesome!
From my perspective, this is one of the most likeable videos I have ever seen. Alaina is seriously talented and super cute as well.
It is great to see the skills and knowledge behind real craftsmanship. Fabulous video.
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Wow, what a smart nice lady! What a great role-model.
I am wondering-how much does the typical prop cost?What is the range of typical to the most expensive prop that you have completed?Thanks for sharing the various aspects of your business and please keep safety in mind.
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IF, You want to see a lil Lady Genius, LOOK @ THIS VIDEO.
Alaina is Quality Oriented, focused, diligent and exceptional @ what she manufacturers.
Very Interesting Video.
Fantastic job Alaina!
Mad props to this lady.
Eye sea watt ewe deed they're.
I just came here to write the same thing .. lol
@@SwankeyMonkey *Theiey're
Ha! I see what you did there.
Came to the comments to make sure someone said this.
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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Jim Devilbiss ...I haven't seen that last name for ages! Did U grow up in Houston? 😊
"…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.
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!
Lewis Wereb Thank you! I appreciate that!
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.
Yeah, how about cut the sticky note in half. LOL
JIM
She's incredible and very talented. This is a great video thank you
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I really appreciate this lady and the work she does, that's great.
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
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!
what's a ballpark price range on those. curious. sure it varies.
@@CulverProps its beautiful, keep up your wonderful work, nice to se. i love people mastering handcraft skills.
Alaina deserves a full-on docu about her background and work! What an inspiration to young women she is! Bravo, Alaina!!
she's an inspiration to everyone, a pro make it look so easy
She could have her own show. I think she's quite an inspiration, personally.
it was so good before you went and made it sexist, so demeaning.
@@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.
@@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.
Nice job Alaina
Rosa String Works Thanks Jerry! :)
I love smart women....Good job Alaina
How crazy I was born in Rolla. I lived there about a year total. I haven't been there since. Who would of known 🤔 they make stuff like this. 👍👍
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 !!
A great American business with a solid, no-nonsense family running it
I wonder if this woman knows how insanely skilled she is?
I wonder if this woman knows how insanely *beautiful* she is?
If she does know it she does not act like it! I am impressed!
Thank you!
I don't think so. I think that her laugh was a nervous laugh which would mean that she has no idea of how competent she is.
Billie Tyree i was really nervous
Spunky craftsmanship! Love it! Fascinating video.
Awesome skills and knowledge Alaina!!! Super how well u balance the props too!!
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
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 !!!!
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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.
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.
I had the self same thought. 3D scanning is another option these days to protect those assets,
I thought the same thing. I would store them in a climate controlled steel shipping container.
Ya know, a fire could be devistating to anything anywhere. I wonder just how necessary this comment is.
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!!!!!!
Hell yea, i thought the same thing, would be a a crying shame to lose all that knowledge
When I was young (a long time ago) it wasn't cool for a girl to show how smart or strong or capable or hard working she was. I am glad that has changed so much over the years. I am totally impressed (even if this video were about a guy) how she runs the business, deals with customers, offers engineering and performance advice, does all the hard work, and the dirty work, plus, the artistic work of the final shaping of the airfoil that only someone with the eye and the desire could accomplish. These are super critical devices: part science, part art. Very impressive.
Both of my sons worked for Sensenich when they were teenagers. They also made some “prop” propellers for a famous movie in the 90s.
Great video, Great people!,Love the skill level, and the Old school methods, Wow what a Woman...
She is not only skilled, but an amazing sense of humor as well, great video.
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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Great video👍👍👍. Thank you very much for sharing. MADE MY DAY!
this is great, so many awesome things in a short time.. id work for them! too cool!
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Now, this is an American woman that should be revered and followed and not the trash getting turned out in Hollywood. This is what has made America great and continues to America great. Young ladies and men alike, turn your backs on all the glamour and glitz that is a Hollywood entertainment star. All that is, is superficial and leaves you with a huge empty place in your soul. The sparkle in the star burns out soon enough and leaves you with nothing but sadness and regret. How many Hollywood burnouts, followed by a meaningless death do you have to witness before you open your eyes? Young women in the US should read about the life of Hedy Lamarr and how she became an American Hollywood legend but kept her sense of what was important. She was a great star but she had other passions, real-world benefitting work that she loved, that made her a real star. Her work, no doubt, saved countless American Service men and women their lives.
... ok. Did someone in the entertainment industry hurt your feelings or something, or is this all about Trump?
We need more rappers like 50 cent and snoop dog man !.
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.
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!
What guy doesn’t love a girl who knows how to do woodwork. You go girl.
On the dot Alaina. Thumbs up! I wish you had spoken a bit about pattern making. That would've wrapped it up. In any case, it was awsome. Thank you.
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I can’t “like” this enough.
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What an amazing young woman she makes what I’m sure is hard look simple
She is very talented
zweg1321 Thank you!
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. 😁
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
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.
Thank you!
@@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.
Just search DIY copy carver on youtube. you'll find a crap load of tutorials on howto build one.
We have a guy out here that has a big shop that makes violins, reminds me of that. Watching the process here was great fun. I wonder what legacy I will leave for my children/grandchildren. Hummm time to think.
So glad I found this, thirty seven minutes of fascinating entertainment Thank you.
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Bloody brilliant. Go girl!
jiefuster :) thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed seeing the process!
Too cute and likes planes too. Dream Girl.
edwin kania ......I’m betting she can cook to
Dream for sure.
Where were girls like Alaina when I was 35 ? What a catch ! Thank you for the education on manufacturing wooden props. Great niche business.
I tear up imagining the pride your grandfather must have felt. Bravo
I will make sure I watch this with my daughter.
Love seeing family at the table just visiting. Awesome business and craftsmanship.
Man, that camera just didn't want to focus....
Lots of Grizzly tools....
Excellent Job making custom props. 5/1/2021
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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What a girl,excellent.
I really love programs showing how things are made, and some of the history is very interesting also. These folks are amazing BUT, the camera work is so shaky and the dialogue so repetitive that it's nearly unwatchable without getting seasick. Please use a steadicam mount, or at least a restricted set. It looks like you just used a phone and it ruins an otherwise extremely interesting topic.
seems like that would takes years to learn all the right settings. knowing inventory , mounting patterns, machinery maintenance and on and on. hope these generate enough revenue to offset all the time, effort and machines needed to do this . those props would have to be expensive. not many places could do this I suppose. amazing work. thanks, great tour.
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This woman is as sweet as can be.....what a doll !
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
You really don’t need to look at the camera when asking a question, best to look at the person you are interviewing. Very off putting. Wonderful lady.
Outstanding.
Hats off to you! Keep up the good work.
I'm gonna buy a Prop from Culver.....and I don't even have a Plane!!!!!
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