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2nd June 2016, 06:26 PM #1New Member
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Wood type for propeller
Hello,
I would like to make a working model of an aircraft propeller.
Wooden blades, aluminium hub.
Could someone suggest a suitable type of wood from which to carve the blades please?
Probably 200 to 300 long.
Thanks and regards,
Dennis
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2nd June 2016, 08:03 PM #2
G'Day Dennis,
My father-in-law used to make and fly model airplanes & gliders; one of the tricks he used for strength & lightness was to laminate the timber with a very fine sheet of Kevlar between the layers of timber.
So my thoughts would be to do similar with a close grained timber for you propeller.
I hope that's of some assistance, Dennis.
Please ensure you add photos and build notes as you go with the build, thank you.
Cheers, Crowie
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2nd June 2016, 08:22 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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Dennis,
Have a look at this link - not Australian timber species, but should give you some ideas ....
Wooden Propeller Construction - Materials
Regards,
RoyGManufacturer of the Finest Quality Off-Cuts.
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