Such an artist! I have watched most of your videos and I still am amazed. When you put the power to it, I thought it was cutting the blank too much. Shows you what I know! Great job you!!!!
It’s so great to see you back making videos again. My great uncle had a “pantograph lathe” that he used to use to make gun stocks with for his gunsmithing business. It was similar to yours but different. I remember as a young boy going and helping him in his shop and watching it rotating and tracing the selected pattern as it carved away the excess wood. Loved the smell of the hardwoods as it milled away.
I really like your pattern cutter. Very well made. If you have to shim often I have some simple ideas that would make shimming much faster and easier. If not often, probably wouldn't be worth the time and effort to make the small changes I have in mind. Thank you for posting the video.
Absolutely fascinating to watch you work through and explain the multitude of variables necessary to create a template off of basically a “Barn Find” existing prop. Way more complicated than making a “Yule Log” 😂 always a pleasure to watch a true craft person keeping a craft alive!
Im building a similar prop duplicating lathe and thus find this vid fascinating. It's wonderful that you're continuing what your grandad started both the business and the impressive machine. I hope you'll wear light gloves during setup and tie your hair back when things are in motion. Thanks for this insight and best of luck in your business.
Really love the work you do, I have been enjoying for a few years now....I think....been sharing your videos to my aviation friends. Best wishes from Florida, Paul
My gosh that looks soooo much like the reverse thrust corvair airboat prop I talked to you about Alaina! Its just shorter. Cant wait to see what it looks like!! Im still watching 🙇♂️
Amazing equipment and your knowledge shows when setting up the prop and timber. If you have a chance could you please make a segment about caring of your propeller, especially if the varnish and surface is tired and worn from the years of use. What an owner can do, and when an expert such as yourself need to be involved. At the start you mentioned the condition of the propeller but not what made it non airworthy. Thanks
Just stumbled across your channel . pretty neat I must say. I would like to see a video of how you got into this , the inspirations and the whole story ( at least as much as you're willing to share)!
Wow! Hung a few but never seen how wooden props are crafted. When i was little my dad was building a homebuilt and remember him walking around the house with his new custom wooden prop but later that night my black lab chewed every inch of that fuckn thing lol looked like an old corn cob next morning
@@CulverProps Nah! Maybe for my dad but the rest of us got a pretty good kick outta it. Nobody understood why he was building a plane that was to small for him anyways lol
She is so much fun to watch. I have no idea about propellers. Never gave them a thought. But I have a lathe and while searching YT for lathe videos, she popped up and I'm addicted. So straightforward; so pleasant; Seems like a genuinely nice person (Katrina in her cat suit is kinda fun to watch, also). He videos are fun and entertaining and informative and every time I see that lathe is action I'm in awe of the fact it is a home made creation designed by her grandfather. I've seen small pantograph routers and CNC machines, but for the life of me I can't imagine building one of these. I love these.
I would call all this carving is done by dupicarving from a pattern. A lathe duplicarver is done on a spinning piece of work from a stationary pattern. A follower runs over the master pattern, while a cutter does the duplication in a half of the finished piece. The work blank is swapped end for end and the process is repeated, sanded and balanced, sealed and serialized for shippment.
Nicely done. Could you possibly sometime introduce us to your little mouse that talked very shortly inbetween as you were setting up the distance for the blade to cut? 😉... Have a nice day! 😊... Had to return. Forgot to say thank you for your time and talent.
Very interesting. Do you have the ability to electronically store or download various prop designs? Is there any certification needed for such a facility?
Have never seen this done before, quite interesting. What's the white centre layer made of? Had to laugh at the fast forward videos, reminds me of mine, my noises are like a smurf groaning lol
Nice work. I am curious about one thing. I think you said you would rough cut both ends and then final cut both. It seems it would be easier to finish each end entirely once things are shimmed properly. Or do you shim and offset a little for the final cut passes?
Cool lathe, you clearly have a lot of practice running it. How do you ensure the template and blank's are parallel- seems like they could be easily be skewed relative to each other in their respective chucks.
Greg: From watching the video, it looked like there was a center bolt through both items. No doubt, the center bolt through the pattern mount and the center bolt through the blank mount are carefully aligned in the machine construction. Early on in the video, she showed the pattern prop had a mounting plate attached to its hub with a centering hole in it. I'm guessing she very carefully worked out where that center hole should be for the pattern prop. Once that was established, the blank would be automatically cut to match the pattern. I'm also guessing that working out where that centering hole should be, is the art of her business.
Are you concerned at all that the sample prop has some delamination? Could that cause issues in the dimension of the new prop? Very cool job you've got. I'm a bit jealous. : )
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It's always fun to see someone show skills like these. All the little adjustments that make things come out right in the end.
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I always wondered how this was done. Amazing how this is done with old fashioned non computer equipment .Excellent.
Love your craftsmanship. Great video, thanks for posting.
Such an artist! I have watched most of your videos and I still am amazed. When you put the power to it, I thought it was cutting the blank too much. Shows you what I know! Great job you!!!!
Your videos are always very interesting. Thank you very much for sharing!
Glad you are making videos again, thank you! Very interesting work.
Clearly explained and a wonderful example of a copying lathe.
Thank you.
Thank you!
It’s so great to see you back making videos again. My great uncle had a “pantograph lathe” that he used to use to make gun stocks with for his gunsmithing business. It was similar to yours but different. I remember as a young boy going and helping him in his shop and watching it rotating and tracing the selected pattern as it carved away the excess wood. Loved the smell of the hardwoods as it milled away.
What a great memory! I am going to a gun show today! 😁
@@CulverProps I could probably design you a hybrid lathe taking the best of both designs. It might be a very interesting project.
"WOW!" That was so interesting. Thanks very much and greetings from Yorkshire England. Take care. John.x
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for sharing your craft! I appreciate the work that goes into making props
Thank you!
Ol' fashioned hard work and American craftsmanship! Love it!
The best kind! 😁
Interesting process. Not seen a lathe like that. Thanks for sharing.
Clever stuff! Great result. Greetings from Scotland.
Thank you!
In sharing you gain more hearts than copycats. Thanks for sharing your interesting craft. Wish you all the best from Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Thank you!!!
This lady has got to be the most glamours engineer in aviation…absolutely gorgeous lady
Thank you! 😉
I CAN’T WAIT to have you guys make me a prop for my Pietenpol. Great video.
I can do it! 😁
That was really interesting. I would have never guessed that's how it's done.
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I really like your pattern cutter. Very well made. If you have to shim often I have some simple ideas that would make shimming much faster and easier. If not often, probably wouldn't be worth the time and effort to make the small changes I have in mind. Thank you for posting the video.
Thank you , I found this very interesting, love your videos.
I always wondered how they duplicated items exactly! Thanks for enlightening me!
Nice work! very interesting machine.
Absolutely fascinating to watch you work through and explain the multitude of variables necessary to create a template off of basically a “Barn Find” existing prop. Way more complicated than making a “Yule Log” 😂 always a pleasure to watch a true craft person keeping a craft alive!
Lol, it was a challenge
Very informative and entertaining !
Im building a similar prop duplicating lathe and thus find this vid fascinating. It's wonderful that you're continuing what your grandad started both the business and the impressive machine. I hope you'll wear light gloves during setup and tie your hair back when things are in motion. Thanks for this insight and best of luck in your business.
Excellent video and the time lapse was fascinating!
Thank you! I try to make them all a little different
A pantograph lathe. How frickin cool. Thanks for sharing such a cool machine!!
Welcome! 😁
Really love the work you do, I have been enjoying for a few years now....I think....been sharing your videos to my aviation friends. Best wishes from Florida, Paul
Thank you! I appreciate that!! 😁☺️
Watch people build wood wagons, wood boats, & wood props, yes am impressed with hand crafted works, you are great.
Thank you!
Very cool! Excellent video!! Thanks!
That was so interesting, thanks for sharing!
Smart guy, he chose the best to make his propeller, regards.
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Wow! Glad to see a new post. It’s been awhile!? Good to see you’re still at it!✌️❤️
Sure am!
Good to see the video, keep them coming.
Thanks for video. That was very interesting!
One time I visited the shop of a guy who made gun stocks. He had a similar, equally cool, setup.
So cool to watch a Master at work!
Thank you!
My gosh that looks soooo much like the reverse thrust corvair airboat prop I talked to you about Alaina! Its just shorter. Cant wait to see what it looks like!! Im still watching 🙇♂️
So happy to see this vid, it fills in a few gaps in your how-to videos. So Glad you're back also.!.!
I will try to do a few more like it
First time for me on your channel I don't know why I have been following you on Instagram for a while now. Love your work.
Thank you! I get to go a little bit more in detail on RUclips and some some start to finish of the same prop.
Simple , effective and no computer needed!
Exactly
Lovely job.!
Very impressive! Using that copying lathe appears to be a real skill. Not sure many have it. I know I don't! Nicely done.
It has an attitude of its own lol
I like how her nails are always perfect even though she is doing wood working!
Good job !!
I finally figured out who you remind me of Alaina! That country music singer Jewel!!!
Lol thank you!!! I’ll take that!!
@@CulverProps Youre probably more of a trouble make huh? lol what are you doing up at 10 pm? 😆
would have liked a longer video .I enjoy watching start to finish
That's a really nice job your doing there
Thank you!
You are amazing 🙂
Really enjoy watching talent THANKS.
Thank you for watching
And she is beautiful too
neat lathe, I've never seen one like that.
Amazing equipment and your knowledge shows when setting up the prop and timber. If you have a chance could you please make a segment about caring of your propeller, especially if the varnish and surface is tired and worn from the years of use. What an owner can do, and when an expert such as yourself need to be involved. At the start you mentioned the condition of the propeller but not what made it non airworthy. Thanks
Kim Keam: I think you can see in some of the closer shots that the original propeller has delaminated, and is no longer sound.
Just stumbled across your channel . pretty neat I must say. I would like to see a video of how you got into this , the inspirations and the whole story ( at least as much as you're willing to share)!
I will work on that
Very cool but I think trying to build a dupelicator like that would be great fun. Thanks for the video.
It's a smart piece of a machine!
Nice work👍👍😎
Losing skin is part of a craftsmen's / craftwoman's life.
Thanks for the video.
Lol it surely is.
Brilliant to watch
Looks like a Banks prop, he made some for me for my airboat in the early 70s, well made n tough for swamp use!
nice video !
So cool!
Thanks, very interesting!
Very cute n skilled lady
Very interesting!
Beautiful
Wowww...Fantastic..!!..Linda Máquina como tú...ji ji ji .. Saludossss
Such an awesome duplicate,,,l bet the first cut was a little tense waiting to make sure it was right lol great work
Always lol
Você e muito talentosa parabéns
Well done
I like the way she shimmies while she shims
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nice job
Very interesting.
Excellent
Wow! Hung a few but never seen how wooden props are crafted. When i was little my dad was building a homebuilt and remember him walking around the house with his new custom wooden prop but later that night my black lab chewed every inch of that fuckn thing lol looked like an old corn cob next morning
Oh no!!! That’s terrible!!!
@@CulverProps Nah! Maybe for my dad but the rest of us got a pretty good kick outta it. Nobody understood why he was building a plane that was to small for him anyways lol
There is still plenty hand work left after duplicator, respect these hand workers.
I just ordered a kit plane. I will be needing a propeller. So, when the time comes, I'll be giving you a call!
Deal and congratulations!
Love skills
My day usually starts with a knuckle buster as well... LOL
🤣🤣
The machine looks like its thrown together from scrap 😂😂 but what a great job Awesome 😁😁👍👍
She is so much fun to watch. I have no idea about propellers. Never gave them a thought. But I have a lathe and while searching YT for lathe videos, she popped up and I'm addicted. So straightforward; so pleasant; Seems like a genuinely nice person (Katrina in her cat suit is kinda fun to watch, also). He videos are fun and entertaining and informative and every time I see that lathe is action I'm in awe of the fact it is a home made creation designed by her grandfather. I've seen small pantograph routers and CNC machines, but for the life of me I can't imagine building one of these. I love these.
Thank you!
True Craftsman 👍👍👍👍⚒⚒⚒
I would call all this carving is done by dupicarving from a pattern. A lathe duplicarver is done on a spinning piece of work from a stationary pattern. A follower runs over the master pattern, while a cutter does the duplication in a half of the finished piece. The work blank is swapped end for end and the process is repeated, sanded and balanced, sealed and serialized for shippment.
Nicely done. Could you possibly sometime introduce us to your little mouse that talked very shortly inbetween as you were setting up the distance for the blade to cut? 😉... Have a nice day! 😊... Had to return. Forgot to say thank you for your time and talent.
Will do! That was my brother lol
@@CulverProps ... Nothing like family love 😊
very cool
Absolutely fascinating! Where did you learn your craft?
My grandpa
اهلا وسهلا بك سيدي تشرفت بمعرفتك نعم انا معكم 👍👍🌷🌷🌹🌹🌸🌸😍😍😘😘
Nice Job, do we get to see the end result?
She Knows!
Another great video. Can I ask if you have an alternative glue , as dap weldwood is not available in the uk thanks
Yes but I haven’t tried it yet
Very cool! Were you on TV a while back? I believe I've seen you before but not sure where, lol
I was here locally ☺️ in Missouri
Do you also make metal leading edge protection like that on the old prop? I've always wondered how those are made. Thanks for sharing!
No, but they are lovely
@@CulverProps They are indeed! Especially those polished brass edges.
Very interesting piece of machinery, was it built by you guys originally?
No, we are about try 4th owners
Very interesting. Do you have the ability to electronically store or download various prop designs? Is there any certification needed for such a facility?
I could
I clicked on this thinking it was a deleted scene of Angela from The Office.
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Have never seen this done before, quite interesting. What's the white centre layer made of? Had to laugh at the fast forward videos, reminds me of mine, my noises are like a smurf groaning lol
Nice work. I am curious about one thing. I think you said you would rough cut both ends and then final cut both. It seems it would be easier to finish each end entirely once things are shimmed properly. Or do you shim and offset a little for the final cut passes?
Lol, well there is more than I can (or care to) explain in a text. Lol you just have to trust my 15 years of experience on this one.
@@CulverProps Just curious as it seems counterintuitive.
Cool lathe, you clearly have a lot of practice running it. How do you ensure the template and blank's are parallel- seems like they could be easily be skewed relative to each other in their respective chucks.
So far so good, lol it is a pretty tight machine
Greg: From watching the video, it looked like there was a center bolt through both items. No doubt, the center bolt through the pattern mount and the center bolt through the blank mount are carefully aligned in the machine construction. Early on in the video, she showed the pattern prop had a mounting plate attached to its hub with a centering hole in it. I'm guessing she very carefully worked out where that center hole should be for the pattern prop. Once that was established, the blank would be automatically cut to match the pattern. I'm also guessing that working out where that centering hole should be, is the art of her business.
nice
Nice,,,
Are you concerned at all that the sample prop has some delamination? Could that cause issues in the dimension of the new prop? Very cool job you've got. I'm a bit jealous. : )
I’ll line it out when I sand it
Thanks for sharing. Do you ever hand plane a prop to shape?
Haven’t yet
@@CulverProps would love to see that if you do try.