Hi everyone
I came across this wooden propeller recently gathering dust in a local UK antique shop. It’s quite small at only 3ft long, but has brass sheathing on the leading edges. Interestingly the sheathing is mounted in three separate pieces on each blade ??
Has some stamped numbers to the central boss, but no idea what they represent. Any help would be must appreciated.
Thank you very much
By: Arabella-Cox - 5th May 2024 at 19:45
Industrial fan?
By: airfield - 2nd May 2024 at 20:23
It doesnt appear to be particularly old. No signs of wear and tear. It seems like the tips have been sawn off as the brass sheath would normally cover the tips as well. The numbers on the boss dont mean anything , nothing relating to an engine or horsepower. I would agree its possibly off a more modern machine, microlight or ultralight. There are no multiple laminations you would expect from a vintage aircraft. It might be worth while searching for current propeller manufacturers in the UK for a better opinion. Ken Fern for instance
By: FKA Trolley Aux - 30th April 2024 at 13:09
looks hovercraft to me
By: J Boyle - 29th April 2024 at 07:14
About the correct size for the ones found on radio control target drones.
Ultralight or paraglider?
Too large for RC model, and an indoor fan for something like a greenhouse, probably wouldn’t have the leading edge metal.
Once you ID the front, check the blade Angle to see if it us a pusher or tractor prop.
Sign In
April 28, 2024 at 3:03 pm