She is a Builder! Wood Worker! Prop Maker! Machinist!

Aircraft - Culver Props Shop Interview Alaina Lewis! Women in Aviation Making Props! We stop by and spend the morning with Alaina as she walks us through the process of creating a wood prop used on aircraft and how they came to be. Not everyone knows... but this once family business has become a One-Woman-Show with Alaina being very hands on every step of the way making these artistic yet functional props. Join us as we get a shop tour and an education with Alaina.
*UPDATE this was one of the VERY first videos ever created on this channel. I realize now I should NOT have done the "selfie style" angle during an "interview" and my apologies. Also... sorry for the camera hunting for focus. This video is over a year old now. Check out some of the NEW content! :-)

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[pauljenkins]

Just once in a while, YouTube throws up an absolute gem. This was one such jewel. What a wonderful lady, so skilled.

[cflyer]

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!

[markharris]

"…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.

[johnsmith]

OUTSTANDING !!! My hat is off to you Alaina Lewis. Well done !!!

[FlyMIfYouGotM]

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!!!!

[LiLi-orgm]

Alaina deserves a full-on docu about her background and work! What an inspiration to young women she is! Bravo, Alaina!!

[tri-westrealtygroupinc.]

She is not only skilled, but an amazing sense of humor as well, great video.

[stoweman]

This video was a fine example of what made YouTube what it is today. Nice work!

[omorin]

WOW!! What a family and heritage. Alaina is awesome!

[davidthorne]

It’s love at first sight!!! Wow...what an awesome crafts women! Way to rock that beast of a belt sander! Isn’t shaping with a sander just the bees knees!!! 😁👍

[-airtime]

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.

[machine]

It's amazing to see this kind of craftsmanship still going.  Awesome!

[floydseaton]

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.

[seansysig]

She is a true Artisan keeping an almost lost manufacturing process alive. GrandMa still working is awesome & family working together is awesome.

[tyeeu]

Just when I thought there was nothing cool left on YouTube. This is the coolest family business out there. Amazing work 😊

[aroostookautoglass]

I tear up imagining the pride your grandfather must have felt. Bravo
I will make sure I watch this with my daughter.

[davcot]

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

[Mrpete]

Wonderfully crafted as only the finesse of a woman could bring to such workmanship. Awesome to watch.

[johndough]

I dig all the high quality equipment she gets to work with every day. My god woman, you are incredible.

[peterjansen]

Wow, what a smart nice lady! What a great role-model.