Woodwork by bmac62
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I have always marveled at the obvious effort put into constructing old wooden propellers.
Here is just such a work of "art". This propeller was hand carved in the 1960s by a former Boeing Flight Test Engineer and a few of his friends from a ten foot club of laminated birch.
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Bill:)
Some of you will ask...what's the airplane? It is a Curtiss JN-4D-2 replica of a World War I vintage "Jenny". The builder first flew this airplane in 1969 and donated it to the Combat Air Museum in Topeka, Kansas in 1985. He built the aircraft from the original plans. It has a rip roaring top speed of 62mph :-)
Comments (38)
bimm3d
gorgeous capture, great colours!!!!
auntietk
That propeller truly is a work of art. The shape has to be just right, I'm sure, in order for it to function as intended. It looks so organic, but I'm sure that shape represents a LOT of math!!
BessieB
This really is a stunning piece of art, the propeller is amazing with the grain of the wood and the glean so bright. I hope your health is now much improved Bill :)
Digitaleagle
Just beautiful the woodwork and the photography, awesome capture!!!
bazza
Lovely work of art that prop, would have taken some time to make thats for sure. Great capture Bill, Lovely work!!
Richardphotos
the accuracy is awesome also, since they need almost near perfect balance.love the old plane
GBCalls
I always found wood to be easy to work. Guess there are those who prefer metal for its stability. Excellent photo
Fred255
Unusual angle! Works well!
moonrancher
Beautiful craftsmanship and presentation. One of my very favorite captures in this series of yours.
durleybeachbum
FABULOUS! I had the chance to buy a wooden prop in a 'antique' shop in the '60's, but it was £30! my income was £4 a week.
Rainastorm
Yeah I was going to say those propellers are very cool and look like allot of work. My dad carved allot and its not always easy...cool Bill
DAVER2112
Very nice shot! It's incredible the craftsmanship that went into creating those props.
THROBBE
Beautiful wood work and shot Bill! Hope you are doing well my friend!
cfulton
Real functional art! Great close crop of the prop! Keep well, Clive
kenmo
Excellent detail shot....
Alz2008
Wonderful capture, "excellent" well done..
MagikUnicorn
"Une magnifique hélice de bois"
jendellas
Even I can appreciate a lovely piece of wood. Great pic.
danapommet
Awesome capture Bill. Truly a work of art. Love the POV. Dana
Osper
That was "handy" work ! Good shot.
Buffalo1
The prop and the Jenny are both true works of art as is your photo. Well done, Bill!
kansas
Great photo. Wonderful craftsmanship.
flavia49
fantastic capture!!
sandra46
wonderful work! fantastic shot!
frieder
so clear and crisp. simply superb done!
debbielove
I thought i recognized that Prop! lol A great way to show it off, Bill.. Great work and it does look good! Rob
elfin14doaks
Very cool shot I have never seen a wooden propeller before or at least one that was wood grain.
drace68
Great image, Bill. My Dad got his wings at Kelly Field, San Antonio in late 1918 in a JN-4D. He had am 19 replica of a laminated propeller (light and dark laminae), which I appropriated, couldn't get to run on my Ohlsson 60 model airplane engine. Later years, gave the prop to my son. Maybe I ought to ask after it.
npauling
Wonderful workmanship in this propeller and you have captured it very well. I love the colouring and shininess.
goodoleboy
Excellent capture of a splendid bit of dedicated and thoughtful whittling, Bill!