World's Largest WOOD Propeller Factory: How It's Made

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  • @therealjimmysworld
    @therealjimmysworld  21 день тому +95

    Thank you Sensenich Propeller for having us over. www.sensenich.com/

    • @koobs4549
      @koobs4549 20 днів тому +5

      This is trippy to watch, my 1st job out of high school was here. I haven’t seen the inside of this building in like 25 years. Looks like Don & Steve are still there. I made drone props & ran the shipping & my brother worked in glue ups. I am assuming that open bed CNC replaced the equipment I used. When I was there, we had just started making composite props. I can literally smell things in this video lol, the wood, the glue, it’s just missing 98 Rock & Bubba the Love Sponge 😂

    • @lynnkramer1211
      @lynnkramer1211 20 днів тому +1

      Sylas is not so little anymore! Woo Hoo!

    • @ugetridofit
      @ugetridofit 18 днів тому +2

      and how did they balance it after the soldering.

    • @joshc7091
      @joshc7091 18 днів тому

      Gotta love a free prop!

    • @vulcano911
      @vulcano911 15 днів тому

      Buy it for only $19.99 (it´s a joke) 👍👍

  • @aerialbugsmasher
    @aerialbugsmasher 20 днів тому +249

    Thanks for not putting any obnoxious music over the machining parts, or skipping needlessly through the process. It was pure bliss of industrial ASMR

    • @markthompson9914
      @markthompson9914 19 днів тому +11

      I’ll second that mate 👍✌️🇬🇧

    • @davidclemens1578
      @davidclemens1578 19 днів тому +1

      After 30 years of working in a window factory operating milling machines, moulders and tenioner machines. Excuse Google's spelling. Prior to that, 4 years in the Air Force loading weapons on aircraft and then listening to the engines spool up as they're ready to take off for a sorti, add to that many years of carpentry and woodworking using routers, planers and saws, for extra money and as a hobby, I rather enjoy the music instead of the mind-numbing drone of all these tools. But to each his own. Have a nice day.

    • @aerialbugsmasher
      @aerialbugsmasher 19 днів тому +7

      If you were that annoyed with what you did for 30 years that you felt the need to complain about it in some random video when nobody asked then this video isn't the problem

    • @williamsmith9026
      @williamsmith9026 18 днів тому +2

      ​@@aerialbugsmasher
      Exactly.

    • @williamsmith9026
      @williamsmith9026 18 днів тому +4

      I stop watching videos because of that. This is reality based

  • @weiniesail
    @weiniesail 20 днів тому +87

    This is the best How is it Made episode yet!

  • @gsguy9359
    @gsguy9359 20 днів тому +58

    Jimmy, you are giving your son an education the way it should be done. He is going to be so knowledgeable and what you’re giving him money can’t buy. God bless you and keep doing what you’re doing. P.S. thanks for the great video. I always love seeing how things are made!

  • @jasonm3040
    @jasonm3040 20 днів тому +59

    His rough cut is better than my finish cut would be

    • @REDMAN298
      @REDMAN298 16 днів тому +1

      That`s why he`s qualified for airplane props and you`re qualified for caskets.

    • @herzogsbuick
      @herzogsbuick 15 днів тому

      @@REDMAN298 loooooool

  • @ChiliStyles
    @ChiliStyles 20 днів тому +51

    Each wooden propeller is a true work of art.

  • @mmgtl
    @mmgtl 20 днів тому +15

    Watching that guy install the brass leading edge was the icing on the cake, simply amazing

  • @privatepilot4064
    @privatepilot4064 20 днів тому +59

    My two boys worked there when they were in high school. I have a Sensenich prop hanging on the wall in my den. Raised my family and got my pilot’s license in Plant City. Haven’t been there in 20 years. My boys actually made some of the wooden propeller props for the movie Pearl Harbor.

    • @spannaspinna
      @spannaspinna 15 днів тому +1

      That’s pretty cool

    • @TheStewdansby
      @TheStewdansby 14 днів тому +1

      Were they prop props?
      I’ll see myself out…

    • @privatepilot4064
      @privatepilot4064 14 днів тому

      @@TheStewdansby Indeed they were! (7:

    • @c1ph3rpunk
      @c1ph3rpunk 7 днів тому

      @@privatepilot4064props to them for making prop props. 😂

  • @RV4aviator
    @RV4aviator 18 днів тому +12

    My first prop was a wooden wonder from Sensenich. Smooth, beautiful and indestructible. I then purchased Sensenich's Carbon ground adjustable prop. Still fly with it now, ZERO issues...! My wooden prop is hanging from my wall inside my house, BUT , I could take it down and bolt it on any time to my RV4, as it's still in perfectly serviceable condition...! Go Sensenich...!!!

  • @user-wz2dg7zc4m
    @user-wz2dg7zc4m 20 днів тому +17

    Thank you for taking me on this tour, very informative

  • @nevadahamaker7149
    @nevadahamaker7149 20 днів тому +14

    Each propeller they make like that is a work of art. The craftsmanship is off the scale. I only hope that new craftsmen are being trained and that it doesn't become a lost art.

  • @valleywoodstudio7345
    @valleywoodstudio7345 20 днів тому +29

    workmanship and craftsmanship!

  • @corycrandell2682
    @corycrandell2682 20 днів тому +12

    So cool! I love that they go from a hundred year old machine to a modern cnc. Such a cool mix of technology and skill.

  • @chriscook8076
    @chriscook8076 20 днів тому +8

    That’s some of the coolest things I’ve ever watched. Most people have no idea the craftsmanship that still goes into some things these days. Thanks for sharing that!

  • @erinschlameus3628
    @erinschlameus3628 19 днів тому +10

    Really like his gas heated soldering iron. No need to constantly be placing the iron back in the heater/furnace to stay at working temperature. Very nice shop❗
    Thanks for posting.

  • @davidcole333
    @davidcole333 18 днів тому +7

    It's awesome to see craftsmen pour their love into the product. It doesn't get any better than that.

  • @jameslonano5659
    @jameslonano5659 20 днів тому +11

    Wow, what a combination of modern manufacturing CNC with real deal old world craftsmanship. Outstanding content!

  • @broadcastimagehd
    @broadcastimagehd 20 днів тому +16

    Wow, what a process! That is some real American craftsmanship.

  • @danimal0921
    @danimal0921 19 днів тому +5

    Thanks for letting us see this process! Honest to goodness, I have wondered for years how new props are made! I never in my wildest dreams could have imagined this process! WOWZERS, that is AMAZING!!!

  • @robinstone564
    @robinstone564 20 днів тому +48

    You should look into Culver props. They are a small bespoke prop maker and have some fascinating techniques as well.

    • @6.0Ls10
      @6.0Ls10 20 днів тому +12

      Small prop builder in Missouri. Her father designed air planes, taught her how to build props. Family business.

    • @Bugdriver49
      @Bugdriver49 19 днів тому +4

      Thank you.....Now I don't have to brag on Culver, who is IMO is more impressive.

    • @BLUEYENKO
      @BLUEYENKO 18 днів тому +3

      Yes I think her process is more interesting to watch.

    • @lcfflc3887
      @lcfflc3887 17 днів тому

      why a wooden prop in this day and age? we have metal.

    • @BLUEYENKO
      @BLUEYENKO 17 днів тому

      @@lcfflc3887 wood is cheaper and lighter.

  • @dougblalock5175
    @dougblalock5175 20 днів тому +4

    That was absolutely awesome.
    Having been a machinist and a pattern maker in my past life I can appreciate the talent in both the equipment design and the operator’s skill.
    The finishing is as much an art as a skill.
    Beautiful!

  • @chrispile3878
    @chrispile3878 18 днів тому +5

    Woodworking, metalworking, finishing - it all comes together.

  • @timowens9188
    @timowens9188 20 днів тому +4

    This is very similar to foundry wood pattern making craftsmanship. Finest craftsman I've ever had the honor of working with were old school foundry pattern makers. Their final exam was making a ship's propeller pattern which was incredibly difficult all by hand before CNCs. Hats off to the team at Sensenich for continuing the craft!

  • @pilotdane1
    @pilotdane1 18 днів тому +5

    UN FREAKIN REAL !!!!! - So glad to see the machine stop & watch the "real" artists at work... Love it, and to think that used to be all be done by hand !!!! - Thank you Jimmy !!!!!

  • @robertthomas5906
    @robertthomas5906 20 днів тому +3

    Ok. So now it's Jimmy's turn to make his own propeller.
    Just kidding. We just watched many years or decades of experience at work. That was nice of them to allow Jimmy in to watch.
    Thanks Sensenich.

  • @Jigsaw407
    @Jigsaw407 19 днів тому +7

    Wonderful craftsmanship and a pleasure to watch it all come together. Thank you for these insights.

  • @migrodz
    @migrodz 20 днів тому +5

    Simply, the pride and high quality of an American made product, amazing ❤

  • @taurota1554
    @taurota1554 20 днів тому +6

    Outstanding and awesome as always.Thamks for sharing and taking us along

  • @doitnow3291
    @doitnow3291 18 днів тому +3

    Takes me back….my Dad worked for Hamilton Standard during WW2 making props at the Windsor Locks location..he tried to enlist ( Army) with his brother but was told to stay with the Defense industry as the prop was more important …I still have a piece of prop he gave me that came off the line

  • @AaronBockelie
    @AaronBockelie 20 днів тому +8

    This is an awesome video. It's like a "How it's Made" episode crossed with Jimmys World

  • @Whereswalter1
    @Whereswalter1 20 днів тому +6

    Best episode of How It's Made I've ever seen

  • @lavernedofelmier6496
    @lavernedofelmier6496 20 днів тому +6

    Thanks Jimmie, that was awesome.

  • @barrywood5357
    @barrywood5357 20 днів тому +3

    That was a proper job by master craftsmen who excell in their trade knowledge wisdom and trickery. Nice one Jimmy

  • @markjackson4337
    @markjackson4337 20 днів тому +4

    Great video Jimmy! There is something magical about watching true craftsmen do their job to the utmost. Fantastic!

  • @williesnyder2899
    @williesnyder2899 18 днів тому +1

    When I was very little my father, a high school social studies teacher had a wooden propeller of around two feet wide. He also had a half-completed wooden boomerang made by a student. As I recall…and it could be my brain searching back well over fifty years…he kept those objects on his classroom desk. Dad loved working with wood, dreamed and planned to learn cabinetry in retirement…and though retired, never lived out his plans…
    I think of him when I see certain practical objects carefully made!!

  • @Ronaldl2350
    @Ronaldl2350 20 днів тому +4

    Amazing the craftsmanship to make a propeller like that.

  • @iamatransporter
    @iamatransporter 17 днів тому +1

    I'm just glad this still exists. Love seeing craftsmanship like this.

  • @fremontmike123
    @fremontmike123 20 днів тому +4

    One of your best Jimmy.

  • @colinboneham7387
    @colinboneham7387 20 днів тому +23

    Watching this you sure can see the reason why Wood Propellers cost so much, stunning craftsmanship.

    • @mmayes9466
      @mmayes9466 20 днів тому +1

      They cost quite a bit less than a metal propeller ! !

    • @johnnunn8688
      @johnnunn8688 20 днів тому

      The only craftsmanship, was right at the end with the final finishing…….

    • @commentatron
      @commentatron 20 днів тому +1

      @@johnnunn8688 ...and the spoke shaving, and the brass work.

    • @johnnunn8688
      @johnnunn8688 19 днів тому +1

      @@commentatron , you don’t know what ‘final finishing’ means, obviously?

    • @commentatron
      @commentatron 19 днів тому +1

      @@johnnunn8688 Apparently, not. I have flaws. Between your bedside manner and my reading comprehension, we have work to do. I propose we hold a self-imposed moratorium on commenting for the next 20 minutes as penance.

  • @ckmoore101
    @ckmoore101 День тому

    The soldering of the screw/rivets heads was a truly satisfying final step. Until then, it all seem sketchy... but soldered in.... perfect.

  • @JessicaPilotGirl
    @JessicaPilotGirl 20 днів тому +3

    I'm gonna keep my comment simple: quality content. Enough said.

  • @rodneycaupp5962
    @rodneycaupp5962 17 днів тому +3

    Very Cerebral sound to a wood worker. My wood prop is a Maple Laminate, a lot like this one... just an old beauty on my wall... glowing, refinished without changing a thing... preserved and ready to use ! Mine is a 16 layer Laminate. It is Gloden Hard Maple / 42X20 pitch.

  • @graemeswan633
    @graemeswan633 18 днів тому +3

    Awesome to see some true craftsmen at work

  • @user-nr3ss5hk9s
    @user-nr3ss5hk9s 18 днів тому +1

    I had no idea how much skill and effort it takes to manufacture a wood propeller

  • @bobmoyer8864
    @bobmoyer8864 20 днів тому +1

    Another very cool not seen enough of great handcrafted beauty. Really looking forward to seeing this one fly.
    Thanks again for sharing.... bob

  • @simonbertioli4696
    @simonbertioli4696 14 днів тому

    Really impressive...
    Thanks for taking your time to present it.👍

  • @lazyserver
    @lazyserver 20 днів тому +3

    I like this type of video from Jimmys, different perspectives.

  • @jacknevitt7384
    @jacknevitt7384 20 днів тому

    Fascinating to watch! Computer’s do the heavy lifting on the props but it takes the skilled hands of a craftsman to bring it all together!

  • @billbrock5486
    @billbrock5486 20 днів тому +2

    Jimmy! This is one of the coolest videos. I love watching how they make a complex process look easy. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @davechapman7735
    @davechapman7735 19 днів тому

    fantastic work, thanks for showing us the brilliant product. cheers NZ

  • @GaryLaaks1
    @GaryLaaks1 20 днів тому +1

    Now I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this episode.

  • @craigenputtock
    @craigenputtock 16 днів тому +1

    Wow what amazing craftsmen! Their talent is astonishing.

  • @keneng2172
    @keneng2172 16 днів тому

    When something is good, the work that goes into making it is also beautiful. Thank you for the nice video.

  • @RobertPilkington199
    @RobertPilkington199 12 днів тому

    Fascinating. What a beautiful piece of work...

  • @dangillespie1599
    @dangillespie1599 17 днів тому +1

    I proudly own one of these Sensenich brass-edged propellers!!

    • @volvo09
      @volvo09 17 днів тому +1

      The brass looks beautiful, the whole look of a wooden prop is the finishing touch to an airplane.

    • @dangillespie1599
      @dangillespie1599 17 днів тому +1

      @@volvo09 Until 20 min. ago, I never knew how exactly it was applied to the prop. Made my day!

  • @Ditchmanp
    @Ditchmanp 20 днів тому +3

    Thank you Jimmy ! brought back memories of my grandfather. He had one of these on his kitchen wall with a clock . This was from when he returned from being drafted ww2 . He worked at a wire mill in Illinois and they were melting down all the war planes, tanks, trucks, weapons etc... and this was just one thing he was allowed to take home being it was wood. Some of the most beautiful parts of a older plane! .. again thanks!

  • @SimonAmazingClarke
    @SimonAmazingClarke 20 днів тому

    Even with the initial cutting machine, there is so much skill involved in getting propellers shaped and balanced. Excellent video. Thank you.

  • @JackThelRipper
    @JackThelRipper 12 днів тому

    Wow thanks Jimmy loved watching the process of hand making a wooden prop!! It amazes me that people designed and built props like that and still do to this day!

  • @wayneschenk5512
    @wayneschenk5512 19 днів тому +1

    Wow the finished product is a work of art.

  • @ClearedAsFiled
    @ClearedAsFiled 19 днів тому

    Just awesome video Jimmy.....thank you so much for the great field trip....😊

  • @MultimediaTV
    @MultimediaTV 15 днів тому

    Thank you so much for allowing us, the general public that has no clue, to capture a glimpse of the engieneering and craftmanship perfection needed to bring forward one of the most important elements since the beginnings of aviation, and that, amazingly, still is manufactured in the same way for some models. I am impressed with the video productions as well. Superb documentary.

  • @clydemckenzie3933
    @clydemckenzie3933 20 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing this. A lot of craftsmanship goes into making the propellers.

  • @ar15gator
    @ar15gator 18 днів тому

    Probably one of your best videos Jimmy, nice job👏🏻💯

  • @user-oc7it1il5y
    @user-oc7it1il5y 14 днів тому

    First class can’t say any more than that THANK. YOU❤❤

  • @Farmer1277
    @Farmer1277 20 днів тому

    Absolutely gorgeous work.

  • @DennisMook-ky6lx
    @DennisMook-ky6lx 5 днів тому

    True craftsmanship amazing job

  • @vk1pe
    @vk1pe 19 днів тому +1

    A wonderful record of the human ingenuity, and process.

  • @bromvogel8770
    @bromvogel8770 20 днів тому

    Now this was a nice one - craftsmanship at its best - Very good Doccy - Thanks Jimmy

  • @bryanpetersen1334
    @bryanpetersen1334 11 годин тому

    Delta made some great tools.
    Also, that giant collection of “C” clamps made me drool a little bit.

  • @jonathanwoodham4165
    @jonathanwoodham4165 20 днів тому +1

    Ol' Archimedes would be proud of the advancement of His
    Screwy invention....
    On the other hand, this Video has some killer ASMR with that
    CNC Router visually hypnotizing movements of cutting perfection.
    This is preservation of an Art that time has forgotten, but those of Us Stick , Rudder, Wood, Wire and Fabric Old Timers can appreciate.
    Fantastic Content...!

  • @350oak
    @350oak 20 днів тому

    Absolutely amazing.

  • @billjamison2877
    @billjamison2877 20 днів тому

    Craftsmanship at its finest! Fantastic video Jimmy!

  • @rich2034
    @rich2034 18 днів тому +1

    Relatively new subscriber and am addicted to your channel ..the best part for me is that you include your son in it. I think it's awesome. He does a great job recording everything! From what I've seen of him, he seems to really enjoy it all.
    Great job Dad!!

  • @mikegrady8931
    @mikegrady8931 13 днів тому

    Thanks for posting and great to watch

  • @user-xu7qi8vs6x
    @user-xu7qi8vs6x 17 днів тому

    Thanks Jimmy and Cilus they made a beautiful job of that keep up the great work
    Hope the elvis rig goes well 😊❤

  • @dlfabrications
    @dlfabrications 20 днів тому +2

    Work of art Jimmy😮❗

  • @johnw3379
    @johnw3379 20 днів тому

    That propeller is such a work of art! I love thw finish on it!

  • @cliffspencer3173
    @cliffspencer3173 20 днів тому

    Many years ago, I worked at a FBO at LNS right across the street from Sensenich. Every time I had to take a prop to them for repair, the hardest thing was leaving. I could have watched them work all day. Back then there was more hand work. CNC was still in it's infancy..
    I have an un-flown Sensenich wooden prop proudly displayed on top of my entertainment center. It was gifted to me by a retired employee.

  • @andystoybox1723
    @andystoybox1723 16 днів тому +1

    Amazing craftsmanship!

  • @richardsmith4187
    @richardsmith4187 18 днів тому

    Jimmy What a great video showing the detail that goes into making a wooden propeller ! I had a wide blade Sensenich prop hanging on a 540 Lycoming on my airboat. Had great power and would climb hills in Lake Kissimmee and Hatchineha. Always loved looking at that big wide blade prop and it was finished great like a work of art LOL

  • @user-lg2ls3pl7k
    @user-lg2ls3pl7k 19 днів тому

    Hypnotic process. Magical . That is a very nobel pursuit.

  • @jonathanworthing6278
    @jonathanworthing6278 20 днів тому +1

    That was a video iv been waiting for, i’ve often wondered how they got the shape of a wooden propeller and how they balanced it so simple really great video.

  • @donaldparlett7708
    @donaldparlett7708 20 днів тому

    I remember when Sensinich was in Pennsylvania years ago and having to fly up there with props from our school planes. It was so interesting to watch this being done before computer tables.

  • @user-hw4qb6yi3q
    @user-hw4qb6yi3q 14 днів тому

    Back in the day all the planes had wood props champs ,piper ,
    Luscombe on and on , best propeller for an aircraft engine the balance , very little vibration happy to see this process thanks sensenich

  • @airtek4809
    @airtek4809 20 днів тому +1

    This has to be one of the most, if not the most, amazing videos I've ever watched.
    All I can say is WOW!
    I do wonder if, in the first part, if the balance process if they have ever had a piece that was perfectly balanced?
    Thanks for sharing, Jimmy.

  • @paulvanmarwyk5069
    @paulvanmarwyk5069 11 днів тому

    What a beautiful piece of art awesome craftmanship

  • @dantheman81
    @dantheman81 19 днів тому

    awesome and informative my guy. one of the best videos on this entire platform

  • @davidedwards6319
    @davidedwards6319 20 днів тому +5

    That manufacturing process is absolutely therapeutic to watch!!

  • @paulendicott9151
    @paulendicott9151 20 днів тому

    Even though I am old and retired, it's good to see CNC machines being used. When I used to work on machines in industry, I was only called when they were broken. Went all over the world fixing them as an OEM field service engineer.

  • @alrad5686
    @alrad5686 20 днів тому

    That was a really interesting video. Thanks for sharing Jimmy! Keep up the great content.

  • @fransandwell5432
    @fransandwell5432 18 днів тому +1

    Amazing skill fitting the brass leading edge!

  • @robertgould3280
    @robertgould3280 19 днів тому

    A work of art and years of skill and knowledge great video

  • @rodgerhatfield3068
    @rodgerhatfield3068 20 днів тому +1

    Man what a process!!! Thanks Jimmy!! Very interesting for sure!!!!❤

  • @craigmonteforte1478
    @craigmonteforte1478 11 днів тому

    these guys have a nice Shop , i m a retired Professional Woodworker and at one point or another I’ve worked with most of the exact Equipment they have my Trade was CustomCabinetry and we haveAutomated Clamps designed Specificlly for Clamping different parts of Cabinets our were Old but not as Old as the Propeller Clamps in this Video !

  • @152clive
    @152clive 19 днів тому

    LOVED IT SO MUCH THANK YOU

  • @goodnightmr5892
    @goodnightmr5892 20 днів тому

    The vast amount of respect I have for these gentlemen in this craftsmanship is unparallel for when I am trying to straighten a crooked piece of wood on my home planer and jointer. Hours just for accuracy!

    • @goodnightmr5892
      @goodnightmr5892 20 днів тому

      Seriously, thinking of buying a propeller just to put on the wall as a reminder of the countless hours it takes to reach perfection!

  • @willl3712
    @willl3712 18 днів тому +1

    Great video, really enjoyed watching the entire process from start to finish, and learning something new!!!!!

  • @08cad
    @08cad 20 днів тому

    Amazing craftsmanship!👏👏👏👏

  • @captain99p39
    @captain99p39 20 днів тому

    A fine work of art!

  • @Cantsaydog
    @Cantsaydog 20 днів тому

    Thanks Jimmy that was awesome I always wondered how they made them not many pilots get to see that you are the man Jimmy you the man👍✊🇺🇸