Can you identify this propeller

[straycatmolly]

I have this old looking propeller and i'm not sure how old.
I have pictures
http://microstar.net/craigslist/prop1.jpg

http://microstar.net/craigslist/prop2.jpg

http://microstar.net/craigslist/prop3.jpg

http://microstar.net/craigslist/prop4.jpg


Looking forward for your opinions

thanks

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Its hard to say; its "opposite rotation" to most common US aircraft and the markings are hard to read. I would date it to at least circa 1930 if not older.

 

[Wurger]

Really hard to say.In the third pic the last number looks like 1905 or 1925.( A year of making ?)

 

[ccheese]

I can't see the pic's straycatmolly, but I will welcome you to the forum.
My company has me blocked out...

Charles

 

[AVRoe]

I think its from a Airboat. Maybe made by Sensenich.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

I think its from a Airboat. Maybe made by Sensenich.

I checked TSDC and could not find anything from a Sensenich with counter-clockwise rotation that would be used on a type certificated aircraft. It would be almost impossible to determine a specific aircraft it went on as a propeller, based on pitch and length could be fitted to a number of aircraft.

 

['Lil'tyger]

obviously it' old. but do you know if it's military? or where it's from? ?)

 

[SoD Stitch]

straycat: Looks like you've also posted on the Wooden Propeller Forum; looks like they answered your question.

Go here for the thread:

Wooden Propeller Forum :: View topic - Please help identify this wooden propeller

 

[Nikademus]

There's a forum devoted to wooden propellers??!!........you have to love the Internet....

 

[wilbur1]

NOOO hate the dang thing you get stuck talkin to a bunch of guys about airplanes.....stupid comp

 

[Elvis]

Yeah, the airboat thing makes sense.
From the pics, it seems a little short to be used for an airplane.

...in fact, I think I found something on U-Boob that shows your propeller in action!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeVFa5KYcJ0








Elvis

 

[uhhuh35]

There's a forum devoted to wooden propellers??!!........you have to love the Internet....

That's exactly what I thought!

 

[DOUGRD]

Here's something else to consider... British props rotate opposite to U.S. props too. As seen from the pilots view U.S. props rotate clockwise, British rotate counter-clockwise.

 

[Elvis]

...OR MAYBE THE PROP ISN'T FOR AN AIRPLANE AT ALL...

Yeah, the airboat thing makes sense.
From the pics, it seems a little short to be used for an airplane.

...in fact, I think I found something on U-Boob that shows your propeller in action!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeVFa5KYcJ0








Elvis

 

[B-17engineer]

Yea I couldn't even try to guess........

 

[A4K]

Regarding Flyboy's comment on the opposite rotation of US props, would that vary if the motor was a 'pusher' rather than a 'puller'? Curtiss Flying boats were pushers for example, like the british supermarine Walrus.

...And what about the reinforced blades, either made from an inferior wood, or strengthened to handle sea-going conditions?

 

[Crumpp]

...And what about the reinforced blades, either made from an inferior wood, or strengthened to handle sea-going conditions?

Up until the advent of composites, wood is the best material one can use for a propeller blade.

The edge is reinforced to handle striking water spray and other debris.