A Look Inside the Craft – Explore the artistry, detail, and passion that go into each hand-crafted wooden propeller. From raw timber to flight-ready elegance, every image tells part of the story…
PROPELLERS / WORK
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THE START OF THE PROCESS
From selecting the wood, to laying out the original plans, cutting, gluing and pressing
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THE RAW PRODUCT BEFORE SHAPING
The propeller has been glued and in the press bed for hours, ready to be carved and shaped
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PROPELLER TAKING SHAPE
See the machines and the process behind the shaping of the blades, perfecting the pitch, etc
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VARNISHING & FINISHING
Once carved, layers of varnish is applied. Some props also require brass-work, paint or fabric
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THE FINISHED PRODUCT
After several hundred hours of painstaking work - behold! The finished product! Ready to be shipped
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EVERY PROP FINDS A PLANE
The testing of the props, and them finally finding their home on a plane
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OTHER BITS & PIECES
See what else is hiding in Jeff’s shed, who’s visited and what’s come and gone
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VIDEOS OF THE PROCESS
View some short videos, and link through to Jeff’s YouTube channel for a better peek at the process