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The Master Rod…This One I Want To Keep
Of all the items I have made from old airplane parts, this by far is my favorite. This is a master rod out of a Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp engine. When I saw one of these for the first time...
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Curtiss Wright R-1820 Linkrod Display
I have just listed on Ebay a linkrod from a Curtiss Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9 engine. Rather than just powder coating and selling it as is, I thought it would look much nicer on a piece of hardwood with...
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Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend
This venerable DC-3 was built in 1943 and was flow from the factory in California to England where she was used in the war. In 1980, after many years of service in England, this old bird was purchased...
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Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp Master Rod Clock
Available now on Ebay auction Powering several well known aircraft of World War II, the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp definitely made its mark on aviation history. Among those to use the 2800...
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The Master Rod at Work
I found a great, short video on Youtube the gives a cutaway glimpse into the workings of the radial engine. In this particular video, the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp is on display. You can...
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Custom Made
As I have taken old airplane parts and made them in to functional pieces, I have found they are pretty popular. They are pretty unique and to tell you the truth, there are not that many pieces...
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Delivered
A while back I published a post on some Pratt & Whitney R-1830 engine cowling that I came across at work which had the Golden Knights insignia on them. The Golden Knights are the U.S. Army’s...
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Feedback
This year I started Dakota Mechanic Studios. I had no idea how these old airplane parts would be received. When you create something, your hope is that people will like it as much as you do. Throughout...
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Back At It
I am finally back to producing more awesome decorative pieces & clocks using WWII era airplane parts. Christmas and the first part of this new year have kept me busy. I had to focus on the...
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Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp Piston Clock
The Double Wasp engine produced by Pratt & Whitney was utilized in a variety of well know aircraft. The 18 cylinder twin row radial engine powers the Vought F4U Corsair, the Republic P-47...
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