The eagle-eyed might notice that at 10:22 I place a plank without the caulking cotton - Actually I just forgot to put it in! I had to slide that plank back up to place the cotton, but that wasn't on camera. You can see the cotton poking out in later shots!
I did notice that and I did notice that in later shots that the cotton was sticking out the end. I pretty much put two and two together at that point. :D
I could really use some more Poncho clips, seeing him makes me happy for a bit and I really need that right now :) Edit: Just finished the video, there were more Poncho clips than usually :). Thank you!
Not only do I admire your outstanding craftsmanship of boat building but also your video documentation has developed into a simply astonishing quality. If I compare your work with productions of Discovery and the History channel and consider the filming team and equipment they have at hand, I hate to say this, but shame on them! Your video editing the flow, the explanations given, your videos are more captivating then top notch movies I have seen. Reading the comments at this site, I think I speak for a vast majority feeling just the way I do. THANK YOU LEO AND A BIG THANK YOU TO YOUR CREW! Can’t wait to see your upcoming video!
If this was TV, they would have to invent some kind of crisis to add tension and make sure we came back after the ads. That final shot of Pancho's head appearing between the polished floors was just wonderful!
1909: These 5/8" rods are a bit big but we have a lot of them laying about so might as well use them! 2020: I dont know why they used such large rods but i happen to have a bunch of extra 5/8th rods laying about so might as well use them!
Actually these are only C360 brass rods, the KSI (kilo lb sq inch)is less than 40 greater than 4 inches - which makes for a very, very weak bolt. Or equivalent to about a 1/4" grade 8 steel bolt of comparison length. Brass C360 rods have a horribly low shear strength.
My mother always used to cut the top off the turkey but never knew why. Then, before her mother died she asked her. It was because her grandmother's oven was so small, it's the only way it fit - so all the subsequent generations did it without questioning.
I, too, found Pete’s reactions humorous at first but I now find myself as annoyed by them as he seems to be with having to speak on camera. He knew full well what he was signing up for when he took the job...and the other RUclips sailing ship build before it. Having said that, I do like and respect Pete. He seems like a genuinely good dude and he has obviously worked tremendously hard at becoming greatly skilled in a rare craft.
I found your channel a couple months ago and immediately watched all of your videos. I can't tell you how much I look forward to a new slice of what you've been doing. I work in Michigan restoring old timber framed barns and I find it fascinating how similar and how different boats and old barns truly are. So many people just look at a barn and think oh it's just a barn anybody could build one of those, but it is amazing that care in detail that is gone into building these old barns and the care and detail that has to go in repairing them. I have the utmost respect for your restoration project and amount of detail and effort you put in even if it's not seen. And that's the mark of a true craftsman when they put in just as much effort to something that you can't see is something that you can see.
Mid Michigan boatbuilder and skateboard maker here. Ive been here since the day he bought it.... and I too am blown away by every episode. The fact that he is even willing to share and document his talents is a wonderful thing for us mere timber mortals. You dont get this kind of education in school anymore. Im 43 and a pretty experienced in wood working and I learn so much from this channel every time. Thanks for rescuing the old barns. :)
You're very lucky to have an additional shipwright on hand. Looks like Pete is self directed and extremely tallented. You can't undo the cuts he's making. The fact that you can trust his work whole heartedly is a true blessing.
5 years from now, Pete will be on a remote island in the South Pacific on honeymoon, preparing for an intimate moment with his new wife...out jumps Leo from a coconut palm tree, “Hey Pete, what are you doing?!”
When the US National Cathedral was being build a stone mason was carving Acanthus leaves in one of the arches. Not only did he accurately carve the front which could be seen from the ground he carved the backs of the leave with the same attention to detail. Folds and veins, the works, that could only be viewed when standing on a scaffold. When asked why he did that he answered, "I know they are there." It was his gift to the work of building that place of worship. And so it goes with these floors. He and you will know they are there. Someday, decades from now, another shipwright, will see them. Rest assured he will understand why. :)
I realise that this is now an old vid, but I'm a little in awe of Pete Langley The Metal Man's sheer knowledge and huge enthusiasm for his craft, Leo found the perfect man for the job and the end result is a massively over engineered beauty that people in 100 years plus will still be marvelling over. 👌🏼
The editing on this one is so fun! The sequence with Pete fairing the frames, the sound editing, the avian dance sequence. Nice work. I think you get good credit for your woodworking but maybe not enough people recognize there's a real editing talent here too.
As the engineer/deckhand on schooner Puritan in the 1970's we spent a couple of hours every morning polishing brass- dolphin striker, cleats, binnacle and lots more. The thought of polished floors is a deckhands nightmare. I still have a brass cleat from Puritan (left over from refit at Camper and Nicholson in 75) which I occasionally trip over and curse- polished brass can be as addictive as the beauty of teak, the curve of shear, the sight of a gaffer under sail. Thanks Leo for re-awakening those addictions I thought I had conquered.
Mark Wladika My first high school job was a grocery bagger. In those days, flour was packaged in cotton bags. My first assignment was to go dust the flour bags. Yes, I had just fallen off the turnip truck.
@@Poppi2006 Almost ashamed to admit it, but I sent an apprentice millwright to the boiler room for a bucket of steam to loosen some rusty bolts. I bet he is still mad about that! :-)
It may seem absurd, but that subtle touch of shiny footings is still quite a great tribute to the Tally Ho!....it's not like it's an assembly line piece, this is a classic that deserves that extra touch to show how building boats are Fantastic Art in itself.
the cumulation of all the tiny little details like this over the whole project will definitely show in the end. we'll be able to look over the whole boat and remember every piece and every bolt, which when done as detailed as those bronze floors will really bring it all together, not only will it be built better than the original print, it will have aesthetics which weren't even there before, which really adds to the originality of the project. No boat out there will be a Tally Ho, Tally Ho is the only Tally Ho and that's what I find amazing about shipbuilding, that's what makes it art :)
Everything is coming along famously. I've been on the famous Bluenose when she was at dock. But, I never imagined I would be able to watch real shipwrights at work. It's almost like archeology. I suspect it will end up having been more enjoyable watching the ship being built, than it ever could be watching her under sail. So, take your time. And make more videos than might seem necessary, simply because everyone watching is really having a grand time watching this ship being re-built. It's all just super. I can smell wood and the salt water, and feel the heat of the sun from here. A coat of shellac will preserve the glean on those bronze floors.
Agreed. This documentary will do more for ship building than all the Tall ship celebrations around the world combined. Seeing ONE man lead a team to actually create and restore their own will give life to this beautiful lost industry. I can see more and more projects getting started around the globe because of this and in the end....that equals more restored and sailing old wooden vessels. :)
I'm a landlocked dude from Wisconsin. Know nothing about boats or sailing. Watching you guys is an adventure for me. Thanks for sharing your skills and lives with us.
Polishing metal removes stress risers ie: the spot where things like to break or crack. In the end it might only make that part 3% stronger but when you do things like that to an entire project those 3% here and there dont average out, they add up. Up to a 10%-15% overall strength across the boat. Transom is so badass.
Another method with metal is shot-peening, at least for steel, a cold-working process that's a bit like forging the surface layer in a sense. "compressive residual stress layer" is the term. I think the main advantage with silicon bronze polishing, is it will create a surface that won't trap too much moisture from the bilge / air etc. and remain dryer overall, and the tarnish layer should be pretty even, which will help protect the underlying metal. So I don't think the polishing is wasted effort, it does have small advantages.
I'd buy a shirt with the Tally Ho drawing in the background and "Hey Pete, what are you doing" underneath... 🤔 I love confusing other people with what I wear. And I love obscure references. It's perfect! 😁
"Boats are never finished!" "The important thing is to keep moving forward, keep motivated." So VERY well said Leo! You are such an incredible shipwright and man! I really admire you! It would be such an honour if ahead sometime our small ships, with the stars lining up, could happen to be in the same waters one day,.... Strength, safety and pleasure your way mate! Building SY Mistress 🇦🇺
I get an inordinate amount of pleasure from watching you use the pipe/bolt threader and knowing the shape it was in before you reworked it (with Kieth's help on the machining). I missed seeing Pete's old dog but loved seeing more of Pancho.
Having the beautiful transom finished and the gorgeous polished bronze floors has taken the project to a new high to me. It is now a work of art with more soul due to the original transom lumber being reused and finished so beautifully.
As always a very interesting episode! A funny story to share with you and Pete. When I was a little boy, a big truck crashed into a stone bridge in my home town. The truck was hanging over the side of the bridge and needed to be pulled back by a wrecker. My dad took me to see the accident and I was very intently watching the pulling process. The wrecker operator walked near me and I said to him “Mister, what are you doing?” His reply was “ I’m sewing buttons on ice cream kid!” My name is also Pete.
I stopped watching just about anything TV or Major Networks over 7 years ago, and the material here on RUclips is much more honest, refreshing and educational than almost all the BS that comes out of the TV, regardless of the topic. This channel is definitely one of the top tier channels on RUclips.
I love how applicable his "get on with it" spirit is to everyday life. It's not perfection were aiming for in our daily work/on a new venture, only the best we can do.
Dealt with my share of "Perfectionist" over the decades. At the end of the day they had little to show for effort, but a hive of excuses of how others held them back. They didn't last long in my shops. LOL
Great observation. I have to battle my inner perfectionist every day and I admire the mental framework Leo brings to his work. Progress is astonishing!
Doing the very best you can is a very wise approach - ”Wabasabi” is essentially how the Japanese describe this approach - As - Striving for perfection is sure to ruin most work - because it breeds obsession - Since - perfection is absolutely unattainable...... Doing the best you can is very attainable and breeds steady improvement as experience, repetition, tools, techniques, and skills improve ........thus the absolute need for apprenticeships......and the careful, watchful placement of workers based on the skill level required for that particular part of the overall job......
The finished transom looks so fantastic! Using some of the original wood gives back some of the original spirit to the boat! Thanks Leo for all the great insight and vision in this project! Enjoy the Pete interviews! Keep up the great work!
Fastest 25 minutes in history. Sad face now that it's over. Thanks for all the work you do to make and share the video aspect of this build. Oh and several thousand people forgot to hit the LIKE BUTTON!!!!!
Tally Ho and the video record or her restoration will be a treasure to future generations. Thank you Leo and team for the privilege of sharing that voyage with you.
The Transom looks amazing varnished. It goes very well with Clark's OCD driven floor polishing bender, and if you ever need a smile just ask Pete what he's doing. ~_^ edit: gods my spelling is utter rubbish at times.
Thank you for sharing this great rebuild. With the quality of your work, I guess it will be one of your great great grandchildren will say in 2238; Hi, my name is Leo and I am a boat builder and a sailor and i am on a mission to rebuild and restore this 327 year old boat.
Leo. “Hey Pete! What are you doing?” Pete. Look of wtf. “What are you doing?!?!?” Lmao this weekly hey Pete! What are you doing and Pete’s expressions are priceless!!
@@inmyopinion6836 I agree working for my dad was like being back in WW2 US Navy Aviation when he was a Chief Petty Officer in charge of men pushing them hard. It did me good though but still a few nightmares LOL. Great memories.
We Love Pete! He Hates that damn camera. But we love it when you ambush him: "Hey Pete!! What ya Doin'?" That look on his face,,,,,Priceless!!! You never want to miss an opportunity to jerk somebody's chain!!
Leo... 😎 Eye 👁🗨 protection, I remember working on the water board in the early 80's and there was a bloke know as "one eyed Ken" he previously worked on railway maintance and struck a chisel with a hammer and a lump of the mushroomed over end of the chisel flew off and blinded him. Its always in the back of my mind when striking metal objects with hammers, always wear eye protection. They don't mend as easy as you finger did. Iove the videos and the star of them all your beautiful parrot.
I think Alec Steele did a whole video about the safety issues of hitting things with hammers. I think the back of that hammer has work-hardened a lot, so good suggestion
Yep eye protection is worth every bit of inconveniance it causes. I would have lost my right eye twice if it werent for goggles. Once to a piece of welding slag that decided to emulate shrapnel, and another time to a shard of a disintegrating drillbit.
The “hey Pete what are you doing” is becoming a favorite part. He really doesn’t like the camera. And it’s hilarious. That’s a t shirt idea. I Would buy it. “Hey Pete, whatcha doing? Tally Ho 2020”
Been watching these videos for about a month. I'm actually a little bit sad I'm catching up with Leo so I will have to start waiting for updates like everyone else. I just wanted to say, I'm amazed at how humble and how hard a worker Leo is. I wish I could contribute in some way. But alas, I have no skills. But Leo I just wanted to say, you are an inspiration. And so are those that our contributing to Leo's project. Thank you for spending the time, everyone!
The progress you are making now...every step now seems to show more of the boat's soul being re-born. Seeing that transom being varnished was a very moving moment for me. When I was a little boy, some 50 years ago, my father and uncle took on the restoration of a 26 ft. Owens Cabin cruiser, a mahogany boat. I spent several summers help sanding and varnishing the decks and other brightwork in the interior of that boat. Every time I see this kind of work being done it takes me back to those weekends "down at the boat". I can still remember what that boat smelled like the day we opened up the cabin door for the first time. I also remember the pride I felt when my efforts at sanding and prep work were rewarded as the coats of varnish brought the wood back to life. When they re-launched her, and the first time she backed out of her slip under her own power I was as proud as a kid ever could be. Thanks Leo...for taking me back to my boyhood for a few minutes today, if only in my mind.
"Hey Pete, what're you doin'?". Those are some of my favourite clips - he is clearly uncomfortable on camera but a DAMN good shipwright ... and much better at explaining his tasks than he thinks he is!
When you know that Beauty is lingering under a bronze foundry surface, or Teak transom timbers, with over a century of experience from crossing oceans, it is nearly impossible to NOT take the extra time to polish, scrape, and reveal that beauty lying just underneath the surface. When gifted visionaries recognize the beauty and effort of past craftsmen, they cross oceans to buy an old boat in Brookings Oregon, making 'shipsaw' and breast cancer Miracles happen. Our history, and integrity is not only preserved, but shared openly with anyone who wishes to participate. Thank You Leo, and everyone for sharing the beauty of our nautical history. Note: UNLESS YOU ARE SHORT SIGHTED COUNTY BUREAUCRATS interested only in the beauty of box stores and pavement, Just Sayin.
My life has nothing to do with boats let alone boat building, but I find your videos fascinating and look forward to them every time. Please keep up the great work!
Fantastic video! Thanks Leo for sharing this adventure with us. The craftsmanship of you and your crew are amazing. And please, who are these 74 people down voting this video?!?!?
If we can't have Cecca, then Pete and Pancho will have to do! Pete's abilities with that rabbit line and the adz are spot on! Great video Leo...well done.
I have never seen a more beautiful piece of wood than that teak transom! There is sooo much history between its grain and yet with just a little bit of vanish it shimmers proudly. I'll stop now because I'm about to cry... This is pure poetry! And it is the perfect place to keep this part of living history. I have decided two things today: I will never own a boat that isn't made of wood and I can't die in peace until I have seen Tally Ho in person. I am absolutely in love! ♥️ Thank you for doing this!
Leo, Pat, Clark & Pete, Sincere thanks for sharing as, in Clark’s words, you all “make magic happen”. The world is troubled at present, and you folk provide happiness and positivity, not to mention your contribution to history, the arts, engineering and human endeavour. For what it’s worth Leo, I liked your old intro. I was at a wooden boat festival recently here in Australia, talking to someone and we couldn’t remember the name of your channel but we confirmed we were talking about the same thing by parroting your (old) opening line (Hi, my name’s Leo and I’m a boatbuilder and a sailor....). Cheers from Downunder, Scotty.
Even the light varnish on the transom feels like a preview of what this will look like when is done. Just absolutely beautiful. I think all the patching shows quite a bit of character and definitely puts the history of this ship on display. Can't wait to see the planking start to go up! Thanks for sharing!
When my father built his Doesburg mahogany Flying Dutchman kit back in the early 1960s he deliberately clocked the grain of the fastener plugs to make them more obvious.
From what I saw on Acorn to Arabella that is to prevent the plank from splitting if the plug swells. The plug will swell the most parallel to the grain is my understanding.
There is something utterly beautiful about the look and feel of polished bronze. When they are all bolted in, get a bottle of lacquer and just paint one. Then, years into the future, you can take people down and show them that beauty.
I am i. Awe of the atention to detail & craftsmanship in the rebuilding of The Talle Ho. I am the son of an old world craftsmen, it feeds my soul to watch your videos.
This is my sanity, where’s the team, Leo? Cecca, and the bird. This channel has my US daily recommended supply of art, humor (Pete), integrity, imagination, fantasy. Fight on!
It's all about pride in your workmanship, and dedication. It drives you to do "That bit extra" that just makes it over the top as far as quality. You have a great crew!
Honestly I like that Tally Ho is getting some bling at this stage, its a bit of a sneak peak of how lovely she'll look completed. Pancho seems to approve too.
"You never know, they may have known something I don't" < THIS! what a wonderful attitude, never considering yourself too good to learn more about something, even if you may know so much already. I find that in my favorite hobby, the secret little tidbits of information I've yet to digest are quite frequently the most interesting! thank you for these wonderful videos sir, as I type this, it is early morning in the hills and mountains of Northern California and I am watching this while relaxing on my back porch~
I don't care about the reasoning, polished brass looks amazing. Given the amount of work going into this boat, every inch of it deserves to be beautiful.
I think the transom with all its imperfections are awesome! It tells a 100 year old story and not just a plain old transom plank. I am sure the first of many stories to come on this boat. Good job guys! Always a pleasure to watch craftsman at work.
Leo - easy enough to spray a few coats of clear on those shiny floors now anc before install.........keep em shiny and corrosion free for a very long time ???......(Cost very little - take very little time to spray them....rattle can......or line em all up and spray gun them all at once ???) Keep up the fine work - Don’t forget to put your own touch on the shape of the Dutchman’s, butterflies, etc.......(a sure but subtle sign you’ve been there) Best
I fancy myself a craftsmen, but you guys are fantastic. You must be proud at what your doing and it's a joy to watch. Thank for the privilege of letting me watch.
An amazing video as ever. I don't know what your recruitment policy is but you seem to unearth some real characters! Pete seems like an awesome guy to have around and it looks like he shares your work ethic and eye for detail. I can't wait to see the floors finished, the keel attached and the start of planking, it's looking amazing! Thanks for the effort that you put into the videos, its the best part of the week!
Thank you Leo for continuing to film and edit. Clearly there are thousands of us anxiously awaiting the next installment every long two weeks. In my own smaller project I catch myself thinking, oh yeah, better get the camera set up and sometimes I just want to go on with the actual work and not make the extra effort. I have however tried to video document all of my build and I realize that a lot of people watch and enjoy and lately have said that with all off the craziness in the world right now , the next episode is a needed distraction. So again, please don’t stop and thank you!
Polishing the floors should help prolong their life. Like with a knife or chisel the sharper the edge the more polished it is which helps stave off corrosion
Found this channel 5/6 days ago now and I managed to binge all other videos before this episode released on saturday... already found myself rewatching this and some other episodes... theres just something about this channel its quite remarkable I love it
Kudo's to you on completing the restoration of Tally Ho's transom! A fine job sir, be proud. I am recommending Pancho for a raise and an extra rum ration, such a hard worker!
In my opinion you're on the right track to keep the focus on launch. My favourite saying, which I have to quote to myself all the time, is "perfect is the enemy of good"
Great channel. Having worked as a carpenter and a woodworker in a custom wood furniture plant. I can truly appreciate the skill and craftsmanship that goes into ship building. Amazing.
Hi, I’m David and I’m a boat fixer and sailor. Nothing compared to you. Forgive the long post but I just (almost) finished binging on your channel. I haven’t posted on but a couple of the previous episodes so there’s lots of pent up admiration to express. I think it was EP23, the wreck and the rescue that finally got me to watch your channel. Still need to catch up on a few of the earliest episodes. I’ve neglected my own projects for most of the last week or so binging on your channel. Although I’ve been aware of the Tally Ho project for a long time I made a major move from New Mexico back to the Gulf Coast near Houston and I’m still getting settled so I thought I already had enough channels to keep up with. So glad I finally looked at yours. The skills demonstrated here are IMO the best in the boatbuilding community. Finally, someone that knew what they were doing before they started. Yeah, I get it, we all still learn every day. Your woodworking skills are on par with any of the woodworking channels. Your boat skills are better than any I’ve seen on any channel. I’ve owned about 18 boats; one wood and the rest plastic. Rebuilt 2 of them. I was blown away by the speed of the deck beam build. OMG, that is the biggest piece of fine furniture I’ve ever seen. The joinery is amazing. I did some photography on Elissa in Galveston when she was restored but she’s an iron ship. It was a joy to watch the craftsmen and women as every detail was addressed. That was a great restoration but your restoration of Tally Ho eclipses that of Elissa. All the best!
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The eagle-eyed might notice that at 10:22 I place a plank without the caulking cotton - Actually I just forgot to put it in! I had to slide that plank back up to place the cotton, but that wasn't on camera. You can see the cotton poking out in later shots!
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I was looking for this comment! I saw that and was worried
It’s always easy to get excited about moving forward and make that mistake. Glad you caught it.
I did notice that and I did notice that in later shots that the cotton was sticking out the end. I pretty much put two and two together at that point. :D
I could really use some more Poncho clips, seeing him makes me happy for a bit and I really need that right now :)
Edit: Just finished the video, there were more Poncho clips than usually :). Thank you!
Not only do I admire your outstanding craftsmanship of boat building but also your video documentation has developed into a simply astonishing quality. If I compare your work with productions of Discovery and the History channel and consider the filming team and equipment they have at hand, I hate to say this, but shame on them! Your video editing the flow, the explanations given, your videos are more captivating then top notch movies I have seen. Reading the comments at this site, I think I speak for a vast majority feeling just the way I do. THANK YOU LEO AND A BIG THANK YOU TO YOUR CREW! Can’t wait to see your upcoming video!
I completely agree!
The difference is Leo knows the job and work those other crews know filming only.
Yes and we're not bombarded with a commercial every 5 mins.
If this was TV, they would have to invent some kind of crisis to add tension and make sure we came back after the ads.
That final shot of Pancho's head appearing between the polished floors was just wonderful!
Totally agree. It's so captivating. I know it's a lot of work to put a video up but it's so well done. Thank you.
1909: These 5/8" rods are a bit big but we have a lot of them laying about so might as well use them!
2020: I dont know why they used such large rods but i happen to have a bunch of extra 5/8th rods laying about so might as well use them!
Exactly! Hah
2131: I don’t know why they used such large rods but etc. etc.
Dear @@SampsonBoatCo Leo Goolden.
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Actually these are only C360 brass rods, the KSI (kilo lb sq inch)is less than 40 greater than 4 inches - which makes for a very, very weak bolt. Or equivalent to about a 1/4" grade 8 steel bolt of comparison length. Brass C360 rods have a horribly low shear strength.
My mother always used to cut the top off the turkey but never knew why. Then, before her mother died she asked her. It was because her grandmother's oven was so small, it's the only way it fit - so all the subsequent generations did it without questioning.
Pete's hilarious. He's like what? Everytime the cameras on him.
It's the same "you gotta be kidding me" expression every time, and I still find it hilarious
I think a t-shirt with that oh-so-Pete facial expression and a "What'cha doin' Pete?" moto would sell.
I, too, found Pete’s reactions humorous at first but I now find myself as annoyed by them as he seems to be with having to speak on camera. He knew full well what he was signing up for when he took the job...and the other RUclips sailing ship build before it.
Having said that, I do like and respect Pete. He seems like a genuinely good dude and he has obviously worked tremendously hard at becoming greatly skilled in a rare craft.
@@chrissturgeon1571 I'd buy one of those t-shirts!
@@Techsus1 ah whatever. Pete's curmudgeonly attitude toward the camera is the best. Brings me joy every time.
I LOVE the banter between Leo and Pete. It makes me laugh so hard everytime Pete's face displays a look of annoyance upon Leo's inquiries.
I found your channel a couple months ago and immediately watched all of your videos. I can't tell you how much I look forward to a new slice of what you've been doing.
I work in Michigan restoring old timber framed barns and I find it fascinating how similar and how different boats and old barns truly are. So many people just look at a barn and think oh it's just a barn anybody could build one of those, but it is amazing that care in detail that is gone into building these old barns and the care and detail that has to go in repairing them. I have the utmost respect for your restoration project and amount of detail and effort you put in even if it's not seen. And that's the mark of a true craftsman when they put in just as much effort to something that you can't see is something that you can see.
Same to you, Nicolas! A lot of skill in timber framing. Cheers!
Mid Michigan boatbuilder and skateboard maker here. Ive been here since the day he bought it.... and I too am blown away by every episode. The fact that he is even willing to share and document his talents is a wonderful thing for us mere timber mortals. You dont get this kind of education in school anymore. Im 43 and a pretty experienced in wood working and I learn so much from this channel every time. Thanks for rescuing the old barns. :)
You're very lucky to have an additional shipwright on hand. Looks like Pete is self directed and extremely tallented. You can't undo the cuts he's making. The fact that you can trust his work whole heartedly is a true blessing.
5 years from now, Pete will be on a remote island in the South Pacific on honeymoon, preparing for an intimate moment with his new wife...out jumps Leo from a coconut palm tree, “Hey Pete, what are you doing?!”
haha this one got me
And Pete will reply "You know exactly what I'm doing"
Ironically, it'll still have to do with wood.
And he would be like what are you doing ??
@@emeltea33 haaaaaAAAAAA!!!!
When the US National Cathedral was being build a stone mason was carving Acanthus leaves in one of the arches. Not only did he accurately carve the front which could be seen from the ground he carved the backs of the leave with the same attention to detail. Folds and veins, the works, that could only be viewed when standing on a scaffold. When asked why he did that he answered, "I know they are there." It was his gift to the work of building that place of worship. And so it goes with these floors. He and you will know they are there. Someday, decades from now, another shipwright, will see them. Rest assured he will understand why. :)
6:43 Always the funniest part of the video's ; "Hey Pete, what are you doing?"
Hehe. I scrolled through the comments before watching looking for exactly this. Thank you! :)
This is my favorite part of each video
That should be on a t-shirt.
Pete is awesome lol
Minding my own damn business, that's what I'm doing.
I realise that this is now an old vid, but I'm a little in awe of Pete Langley The Metal Man's sheer knowledge and huge enthusiasm for his craft, Leo found the perfect man for the job and the end result is a massively over engineered beauty that people in 100 years plus will still be marvelling over. 👌🏼
“Hey Pete, what are you doing?” Needs to be on a shirt.
I would buy this.
just thinking that
You beat me to it, great idea for a t-shirt and or mug :-)
I'd buy this
My names peter so yes, I would buy that
My favourite part of every episode is to see Pete's face when Leo says 'Hey Pete...' 😂
The editing on this one is so fun! The sequence with Pete fairing the frames, the sound editing, the avian dance sequence. Nice work. I think you get good credit for your woodworking but maybe not enough people recognize there's a real editing talent here too.
Yes agreed; great filming and editing and the highlight of the funny parrot on top ot that. Thanks Leo and team what a wonderful boat!
Damn, Clark. The floors look amazing. As does the transom and the rest of the boat. The detail and craftsmanship going into Tally Ho is next level.
This is truly one of the best and most educational channels on RUclips and the one I enjoy watching the most.
Totally agree
I find it so relaxing
Pete is worth his weight in gold!! His work on the keel and frames show true craftsmanship and passion.
As the engineer/deckhand on schooner Puritan in the 1970's we spent a couple of hours every morning polishing brass- dolphin striker, cleats, binnacle and lots more. The thought of polished floors is a deckhands nightmare. I still have a brass cleat from Puritan (left over from refit at Camper and Nicholson in 75) which I occasionally trip over and curse- polished brass can be as addictive as the beauty of teak, the curve of shear, the sight of a gaffer under sail. Thanks Leo for re-awakening those addictions I thought I had conquered.
"Bilge Polisher" - a new insult to add to the lexicon.
Mark Wladika My first high school job was a grocery bagger. In those days, flour was packaged in cotton bags. My first assignment was to go dust the flour bags. Yes, I had just fallen off the turnip truck.
Better than being assigned to polishing the inside of the holding tank.
Sounds like a great diciplinary punishment to me.
@@Poppi2006 Almost ashamed to admit it, but I sent an apprentice millwright to the boiler room for a bucket of steam to loosen some rusty bolts. I bet he is still mad about that! :-)
As a building contractor we regularly send newbies to the tool trailer to get the board stretcher!!
It may seem absurd, but that subtle touch of shiny footings is still quite a great tribute to the Tally Ho!....it's not like it's an assembly line piece, this is a classic that deserves that extra touch to show how building boats are Fantastic Art in itself.
the cumulation of all the tiny little details like this over the whole project will definitely show in the end. we'll be able to look over the whole boat and remember every piece and every bolt, which when done as detailed as those bronze floors will really bring it all together, not only will it be built better than the original print, it will have aesthetics which weren't even there before, which really adds to the originality of the project. No boat out there will be a Tally Ho, Tally Ho is the only Tally Ho and that's what I find amazing about shipbuilding, that's what makes it art :)
Everything is coming along famously. I've been on the famous Bluenose when she was at dock. But, I never imagined I would be able to watch real shipwrights at work. It's almost like archeology. I suspect it will end up having been more enjoyable watching the ship being built, than it ever could be watching her under sail. So, take your time. And make more videos than might seem necessary, simply because everyone watching is really having a grand time watching this ship being re-built. It's all just super. I can smell wood and the salt water, and feel the heat of the sun from here. A coat of shellac will preserve the glean on those bronze floors.
Agreed. This documentary will do more for ship building than all the Tall ship celebrations around the world combined. Seeing ONE man lead a team to actually create and restore their own will give life to this beautiful lost industry. I can see more and more projects getting started around the globe because of this and in the end....that equals more restored and sailing old wooden vessels. :)
It’s cool to think this man has made Tally Ho the most famous boat in recent times.
Go see Sail Cargo , it's right up there , and it will serve the community when complete . ..... Hey , watchyadoin' Pete ?
And rightly so!
She's going to be a sight to see when she takes to the ocean!
Pancho T-shirt in your mech store, please. Maybe we the legend “Hey Pete, what are you doing?” I’ll buy four.
Isn’t this panchos boat?
Pancho should have her own YT channel, I doubt I'm the only one who loves to see her antics !
That transom has so much character. It is absolutely beautiful and the craftsmanship is obvious.
I'm a landlocked dude from Wisconsin. Know nothing about boats or sailing. Watching you guys is an adventure for me. Thanks for sharing your skills and lives with us.
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Polishing metal removes stress risers ie: the spot where things like to break or crack. In the end it might only make that part 3% stronger but when you do things like that to an entire project those 3% here and there dont average out, they add up. Up to a 10%-15% overall strength across the boat. Transom is so badass.
Another method with metal is shot-peening, at least for steel, a cold-working process that's a bit like forging the surface layer in a sense. "compressive residual stress layer" is the term. I think the main advantage with silicon bronze polishing, is it will create a surface that won't trap too much moisture from the bilge / air etc. and remain dryer overall, and the tarnish layer should be pretty even, which will help protect the underlying metal. So I don't think the polishing is wasted effort, it does have small advantages.
"Hey Pete, what are you doing?" needs its own corny bumper with a theme song and a goofy font.
@socketus puppetus say it enough and I'm sure it'll happen eventually lol
Sounds like a some good Merch to me. T-shirt with that written on it, maybe?
I'd buy a shirt with the Tally Ho drawing in the background and "Hey Pete, what are you doing" underneath... 🤔 I love confusing other people with what I wear. And I love obscure references. It's perfect! 😁
Yes, this would certainly make a good T-shirt.
Comic Sans????! 😜
"Boats are never finished!"
"The important thing is to keep moving forward, keep motivated."
So VERY well said Leo!
You are such an incredible shipwright and man! I really admire you!
It would be such an honour if ahead sometime our small ships, with the stars lining up, could happen to be in the same waters one day,.... Strength, safety and pleasure your way mate!
Building SY Mistress 🇦🇺
It was a sad day when I was all caught up on the videos. Got so use to binge watching this
I wasn't sure about Pete at first, but now I look forward to seeing him. He knows his business.
Knows his buisness and is a hard worker.....he is slowly getting used to the camera.
That bird just makes me smile !
I get an inordinate amount of pleasure from watching you use the pipe/bolt threader and knowing the shape it was in before you reworked it (with Kieth's help on the machining). I missed seeing Pete's old dog but loved seeing more of Pancho.
Pancho is such a little show off, made my day
Having the beautiful transom finished and the gorgeous polished bronze floors has taken the project to a new high to me. It is now a work of art with more soul due to the original transom lumber being reused and finished so beautifully.
As always a very interesting episode!
A funny story to share with you and Pete. When I was a little boy, a big truck crashed into a stone bridge in my home town. The truck was hanging over the side of the bridge and needed to be pulled back by a wrecker. My dad took me to see the accident and I was very intently watching the pulling process. The wrecker operator walked near me and I said to him “Mister, what are you doing?” His reply was “ I’m sewing buttons on ice cream kid!” My name is also Pete.
This cracked me up man. thanks for sharing. I'm definitely coining that saying now haha.
I love Pete! A real craftsman who knows his stuff and appears to dislike his camera appearances.
When i see a Tally Ho episode, my day gets significantly better
I stopped watching just about anything TV or Major Networks over 7 years ago, and the material here on RUclips is much more honest, refreshing and educational than almost all the BS that comes out of the TV, regardless of the topic. This channel is definitely one of the top tier channels on RUclips.
I love how applicable his "get on with it" spirit is to everyday life. It's not perfection were aiming for in our daily work/on a new venture, only the best we can do.
Aim for 70% and get on with it! :)
Dealt with my share of "Perfectionist" over the decades. At the end of the day they had little to show for effort, but a hive of excuses of how others held them back. They didn't last long in my shops. LOL
Great observation. I have to battle my inner perfectionist every day and I admire the mental framework Leo brings to his work. Progress is astonishing!
Doing the very best you can is a very wise approach - ”Wabasabi” is essentially how the Japanese describe this approach - As - Striving for perfection is sure to ruin most work - because it breeds obsession - Since - perfection is absolutely unattainable......
Doing the best you can is very attainable and breeds steady improvement as experience, repetition, tools, techniques, and skills improve ........thus the absolute need for apprenticeships......and the careful, watchful placement of workers based on the skill level required for that particular part of the overall job......
Well, the appearence to me is more like 95%.
Anyway it's great work and project!👍
Amazing progress. I don't care how little you will see them, keep shining those floors! That is the kind of detail that sets a build like this apart.
The finished transom looks so fantastic! Using some of the original wood gives back some of the original spirit to the boat! Thanks Leo for all the great insight and vision in this project! Enjoy the Pete interviews! Keep up the great work!
Pancho walking into the shot between the floors at 23:12 is the shot of the series so far!! A still shot of 23:16 should almost be your logo!!
Fastest 25 minutes in history. Sad face now that it's over. Thanks for all the work you do to make and share the video aspect of this build. Oh and several thousand people forgot to hit the LIKE BUTTON!!!!!
Easily done. I forgot - and then actually went back through all 75 previous episodes to check, and discovered a dozen or so I'd missed as well!
Tally Ho and the video record or her restoration will be a treasure to future generations. Thank you Leo and team for the privilege of sharing that voyage with you.
The Transom looks amazing varnished. It goes very well with Clark's OCD driven floor polishing bender, and if you ever need a smile just ask Pete what he's doing. ~_^
edit: gods my spelling is utter rubbish at times.
Thank you for sharing this great rebuild. With the quality of your work, I guess it will be one of your great great grandchildren will say in 2238; Hi, my name is Leo and I am a boat builder and a sailor and i am on a mission to rebuild and restore this 327 year old boat.
Leo. “Hey Pete! What are you doing?”
Pete. Look of wtf. “What are you doing?!?!?”
Lmao this weekly hey Pete! What are you doing and Pete’s expressions are priceless!!
He must have worked for his father ! Those who did learn to hate that expression .
@@inmyopinion6836 I agree working for my dad was like being back in WW2 US Navy Aviation when he was a Chief Petty Officer in charge of men pushing them hard. It did me good though but still a few nightmares LOL. Great memories.
I keep waiting for him to reply "sitting on my ass!" when it's completely obvious he's one of the hardest workers on the job.
We Love Pete! He Hates that damn camera. But we love it when you ambush him: "Hey Pete!! What ya Doin'?" That look on his face,,,,,Priceless!!! You never want to miss an opportunity to jerk somebody's chain!!
Leo... 😎 Eye 👁🗨 protection, I remember working on the water board in the early 80's and there was a bloke know as "one eyed Ken" he previously worked on railway maintance and struck a chisel with a hammer and a lump of the mushroomed over end of the chisel flew off and blinded him. Its always in the back of my mind when striking metal objects with hammers, always wear eye protection.
They don't mend as easy as you finger did.
Iove the videos and the star of them all your beautiful parrot.
My great uncle lost an eye the exact same way. It just deflated over the course of the day and he went to a hospital way too late to save it.
I think Alec Steele did a whole video about the safety issues of hitting things with hammers. I think the back of that hammer has work-hardened a lot, so good suggestion
Yep eye protection is worth every bit of inconveniance it causes.
I would have lost my right eye twice if it werent for goggles.
Once to a piece of welding slag that decided to emulate shrapnel, and another time to a shard of a disintegrating drillbit.
I’ve had a peace of a cold chisel in my inner thigh for 58 years . Be carful grid the mushroom off.
Leo's attitude to safety gives me heart attacks at times! At first I couldn't watch the ship saw and chainsaw bits...
The “hey Pete what are you doing” is becoming a favorite part. He really doesn’t like the camera. And it’s hilarious. That’s a t shirt idea. I Would buy it. “Hey Pete, whatcha doing? Tally Ho 2020”
Wow! I don't know if I've ever watched a video that's 20 seconds old! Fresh!
I love it when I see a relatively popular creators video with 0 views, because it went up pretty much that moment lol
Been watching these videos for about a month. I'm actually a little bit sad I'm catching up with Leo so I will have to start waiting for updates like everyone else. I just wanted to say, I'm amazed at how humble and how hard a worker Leo is. I wish I could contribute in some way. But alas, I have no skills. But Leo I just wanted to say, you are an inspiration. And so are those that our contributing to Leo's project. Thank you for spending the time, everyone!
The progress you are making now...every step now seems to show more of the boat's soul being re-born. Seeing that transom being varnished was a very moving moment for me. When I was a little boy, some 50 years ago, my father and uncle took on the restoration of a 26 ft. Owens Cabin cruiser, a mahogany boat.
I spent several summers help sanding and varnishing the decks and other brightwork in the interior of that boat. Every time I see this kind of work being done it takes me back to those weekends "down at the boat". I can still remember what that boat smelled like the day we opened up the cabin door for the first time. I also remember the pride I felt when my efforts at sanding and prep work were rewarded as the coats of varnish brought the wood back to life.
When they re-launched her, and the first time she backed out of her slip under her own power I was as proud as a kid ever could be.
Thanks Leo...for taking me back to my boyhood for a few minutes today, if only in my mind.
Me too
"Hey Pete, what're you doin'?". Those are some of my favourite clips - he is clearly uncomfortable on camera but a DAMN good shipwright ... and much better at explaining his tasks than he thinks he is!
My favourite time of the fortnight!! If only I were 30 or 40 years younger I would be there helping!
Me too 😢
When you know that Beauty is lingering under a bronze foundry surface, or Teak transom timbers, with over a century of experience from crossing oceans, it is nearly impossible to NOT take the extra time to polish, scrape, and reveal that beauty lying just underneath the surface.
When gifted visionaries recognize the beauty and effort of past craftsmen, they cross oceans to buy an old boat in Brookings Oregon, making 'shipsaw' and breast cancer Miracles happen. Our history, and integrity is not only preserved, but shared openly with anyone who wishes to participate.
Thank You Leo, and everyone for sharing the beauty of our nautical history.
Note: UNLESS YOU ARE SHORT SIGHTED COUNTY BUREAUCRATS interested only in the beauty of box stores and pavement, Just Sayin.
"Are you about to ask me what im doing?" HAHA XD 17:40
My life has nothing to do with boats let alone boat building, but I find your videos fascinating and look forward to them every time. Please keep up the great work!
I have a feeling they used 5/8" bolts for the same reason you did- they had the material left from the rest of the construction, so why not.
I thought that too!
Fantastic video! Thanks Leo for sharing this adventure with us. The craftsmanship of you and your crew are amazing. And please, who are these 74 people down voting this video?!?!?
These videos are worth every penny, if only for the undampened optimism.
If we can't have Cecca, then Pete and Pancho will have to do! Pete's abilities with that rabbit line and the adz are spot on! Great video Leo...well done.
Pete, youre a dead ringer for that Jaime guy on Outlander. You might have an undiscovered second career but watch out those fans are like ravenous.
I have never seen a more beautiful piece of wood than that teak transom! There is sooo much history between its grain and yet with just a little bit of vanish it shimmers proudly. I'll stop now because I'm about to cry... This is pure poetry! And it is the perfect place to keep this part of living history. I have decided two things today: I will never own a boat that isn't made of wood and I can't die in peace until I have seen Tally Ho in person. I am absolutely in love! ♥️ Thank you for doing this!
What a stroke of luck to find someone like Pete. A craftsman to match your skill.
Takes me longer to build IKEA furniture than its taken him to get this far with his boat.
Get Pete a Superman outfit , he deserves it. What a god send.
Leo! You’ve inspired me to build my own boat! It’s quite a bit smaller. I just bought the material for building a cedar strip canoe.
Awesome! Good luck!
Leo, Pat, Clark & Pete, Sincere thanks for sharing as, in Clark’s words, you all “make magic happen”. The world is troubled at present, and you folk provide happiness and positivity, not to mention your contribution to history, the arts, engineering and human endeavour. For what it’s worth Leo, I liked your old intro. I was at a wooden boat festival recently here in Australia, talking to someone and we couldn’t remember the name of your channel but we confirmed we were talking about the same thing by parroting your (old) opening line (Hi, my name’s Leo and I’m a boatbuilder and a sailor....). Cheers from Downunder, Scotty.
Even the light varnish on the transom feels like a preview of what this will look like when is done. Just absolutely beautiful. I think all the patching shows quite a bit of character and definitely puts the history of this ship on display. Can't wait to see the planking start to go up! Thanks for sharing!
Pete always gives a "sneak beak preview"!!!!
When my father built his Doesburg mahogany Flying Dutchman kit back in the early 1960s he deliberately clocked the grain of the fastener plugs to make them more obvious.
From what I saw on Acorn to Arabella that is to prevent the plank from splitting if the plug swells. The plug will swell the most parallel to the grain is my understanding.
There is something utterly beautiful about the look and feel of polished bronze. When they are all bolted in, get a bottle of lacquer and just paint one. Then, years into the future, you can take people down and show them that beauty.
I am i. Awe of the atention to detail & craftsmanship in the rebuilding of The Talle Ho.
I am the son of an old world craftsmen, it feeds my soul to watch your videos.
This is my sanity, where’s the team, Leo? Cecca, and the bird. This channel has my US daily recommended supply of art, humor (Pete), integrity, imagination, fantasy. Fight on!
It's all about pride in your workmanship, and dedication. It drives you to do "That bit extra" that just makes it over the top as far as quality. You have a great crew!
Honestly I like that Tally Ho is getting some bling at this stage, its a bit of a sneak peak of how lovely she'll look completed. Pancho seems to approve too.
Forgot to tell us your a boat builder and a sailor. That’s my favorite part
yeah who is this guy
@@fdsfdsfdsasdfdg2756 and what is his mission?
"You never know, they may have known something I don't" < THIS! what a wonderful attitude, never considering yourself too good to learn more about something, even if you may know so much already. I find that in my favorite hobby, the secret little tidbits of information I've yet to digest are quite frequently the most interesting! thank you for these wonderful videos sir, as I type this, it is early morning in the hills and mountains of Northern California and I am watching this while relaxing on my back porch~
This is my Favorite show on You Tube.
I can’t wait to see this boat in the water under full sail.
I don't care about the reasoning, polished brass looks amazing. Given the amount of work going into this boat, every inch of it deserves to be beautiful.
I would love to see this whole series in a DVD format. It would be a great learning and inspirational tool for anybody considering a wooden boat.
I think the transom with all its imperfections are awesome! It tells a 100 year old story and not just a plain old transom plank. I am sure the first of many stories to come on this boat. Good job guys! Always a pleasure to watch craftsman at work.
Leo - easy enough to spray a few coats of clear on those shiny floors now anc before install.........keep em shiny and corrosion free for a very long time ???......(Cost very little - take very little time to spray them....rattle can......or line em all up and spray gun them all at once ???)
Keep up the fine work - Don’t forget to put your own touch on the shape of the Dutchman’s, butterflies, etc.......(a sure but subtle sign you’ve been there)
Best
I fancy myself a craftsmen, but you guys are fantastic. You must be proud at what your doing and it's a joy to watch. Thank for the privilege of letting me watch.
An amazing video as ever. I don't know what your recruitment policy is but you seem to unearth some real characters! Pete seems like an awesome guy to have around and it looks like he shares your work ethic and eye for detail. I can't wait to see the floors finished, the keel attached and the start of planking, it's looking amazing! Thanks for the effort that you put into the videos, its the best part of the week!
Thank you Leo for continuing to film and edit. Clearly there are thousands of us anxiously awaiting the next installment every long two weeks. In my own smaller project I catch myself thinking, oh yeah, better get the camera set up and sometimes I just want to go on with the actual work and not make the extra effort. I have however tried to video document all of my build and I realize that a lot of people watch and enjoy and lately have said that with all off the craziness in the world right now , the next episode is a needed distraction. So again, please don’t stop and thank you!
Polishing the floors should help prolong their life. Like with a knife or chisel the sharper the edge the more polished it is which helps stave off corrosion
If I remember correctly, and may not, doesnt having the surfaces slightly polished add go the overall strength?
@@robertkendall1037 not to my knowledge but the polished surface cuts down on surface area allowing less material to be effected by corrosion
@@robertkendall1037 i believe it can, it cuts down on stress risers, which are localized areas of stress where cracks can begin to occur.
In aviation, we depend on polishing repaired skin to within a specification before riveting in order to harden and prevent cracking.
Andrew mamrus, exactly what I learned in a machine shop 45-years ago. Nice and smooth, mirror finish
Found this channel 5/6 days ago now and I managed to binge all other videos before this episode released on saturday... already found myself rewatching this and some other episodes... theres just something about this channel its quite remarkable I love it
Kudo's to you on completing the restoration of Tally Ho's transom! A fine job sir, be proud. I am recommending Pancho for a raise and an extra rum ration, such a hard worker!
In my opinion you're on the right track to keep the focus on launch. My favourite saying, which I have to quote to myself all the time, is "perfect is the enemy of good"
I love Pete. He seems like a real nice guy and looks like a shipwright should look like. I wonder what he is doing right now 🤣
The brass is an amazing touch. Thanks for not making this a hardcore deadline show. I did the vibe, very relaxing and educational. Very cool stuff.
Nice job on the transom!
And to those who say "there's nothing original" This is ORIGINAL!!!
Nice to have Pete talk about what he is doing and why he is doing it the way he is doing it. Nice to learn! Great work on the transom!
Great channel. Having worked as a carpenter and a woodworker in a custom wood furniture plant. I can truly appreciate the skill and craftsmanship that goes into ship building. Amazing.
I Polish Granite for a living, and the fact that you guys are polishing your bronze fittings is giving me sooooo much satisfaction! Keep it up boys!
Just walked in(6pm here.) Super Find since I'm tired of all this sun....cheers...rr Normandy, France
Hi, I’m David and I’m a boat fixer and sailor. Nothing compared to you. Forgive the long post but I just (almost) finished binging on your channel. I haven’t posted on but a couple of the previous episodes so there’s lots of pent up admiration to express. I think it was EP23, the wreck and the rescue that finally got me to watch your channel. Still need to catch up on a few of the earliest episodes. I’ve neglected my own projects for most of the last week or so binging on your channel. Although I’ve been aware of the Tally Ho project for a long time I made a major move from New Mexico back to the Gulf Coast near Houston and I’m still getting settled so I thought I already had enough channels to keep up with. So glad I finally looked at yours. The skills demonstrated here are IMO the best in the boatbuilding community. Finally, someone that knew what they were doing before they started. Yeah, I get it, we all still learn every day. Your woodworking skills are on par with any of the woodworking channels. Your boat skills are better than any I’ve seen on any channel. I’ve owned about 18 boats; one wood and the rest plastic. Rebuilt 2 of them. I was blown away by the speed of the deck beam build. OMG, that is the biggest piece of fine furniture I’ve ever seen. The joinery is amazing. I did some photography on Elissa in Galveston when she was restored but she’s an iron ship. It was a joy to watch the craftsmen and women as every detail was addressed. That was a great restoration but your restoration of Tally Ho eclipses that of Elissa. All the best!
Honestly, my favorite part of each episode has become, "Hey, Pete! What are you doing?"
"send them down in the bilge with some polish" had me in stitches.