Hi, I am looking for information on the Camfield Manufacturing Company,
I know they produced propellers for US Military during second WW, and were based at 620 North Seventh Street, Grand Haven, Michigan, USA.
I have one of the Compregwood Propellers and would like a photo of the type of planes they were fitted to.
I can send photos if required or interested.
many thanks Kathee
By: low'n'slow - 12th July 2008 at 11:33
Without seeing the propeller, or knowing its size, I guess we’ll all be struggling to guess what it would be fitted to. Would love to see a picture.
I suspect from the ‘Compregwood’ name, that the company made propellers in a similar way to that patented by Hordern Richmond in the UK. The main part of the laminated wooden blades were bound in fabric then heated and compressed to impregnate then with acetate dope.
It made for a light, strong and weatherproof propeller without having to resort to expensive imported woods such as Mahogany. But it means they’re a beggar to restore now!
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July 11, 2008 at 3:05 pm