Nice bit of spar making, with a good explanation of the 8-siding tool. Top tip (for next time!) for rounding the mast (I assume you knocked the edges off with a plane to make it roughly 16 sided) is to make a sanding tool. One of the American builders came up with it and it saves a LOT of hand sanding… It’s a barrel (I turned one up on the lathe) the width of your paper with a couple of circular plates at each end (to help keep the paper in place) all centre bored and threaded onto some threaded rod (I used M10) with double nuts to lock it in place. Enough should protrude from one end to fit a drill chuck (recommend reasonably powerful corded drill rather than cordless) and at the other about 6” - enough to thread on a length of 15mm copper pipe for a handle, double nutted at the end with a little play to allow the handle to spin. Chuck it in your drill, turn a length of sanding belt (I make my own by gluing up a length, just make sure the overlap runs in the correct direction!) inside out, run it up your spar and presto! A spar sander! One hand on drill, other on copper pipe handle and off you go. It’s pretty aggressive so keep it moving up and down the spar as you round it down.
lovely episode. The boat is really taking shape and cant wait to see the launch. I will be quite sad when these episodes come to an end. love the dry humour too. thank you.
Such a joy to watch this project go forward, love the historic reviews.....good old days right? But you are bringing these back again, so we do not forget the art of building these marvels. Honors to honest craftsmenship, passion and love for the art.... Keep going guys,, looking forward to each new episode
Le Tonk is what Leo is using on the Tally Ho project. If he's using it, it's going to be the best stuff available. I may not be the only one who didn't get the Blythe Spirit thing. What's the connection between your boat and some boat in the past called Blythe Spirit?
Ah thanks for pointing that out. The original plans were for a one off boat in 1950 designed for a Mr Hill Groves Hills. He called the boat Blythe Spirit. So our boat is a replica of the original. I think I should have made that clearer in the edit.
Agreed. THe original plans were for a one off boat which was named Blythe Spirit - so ours is a replica. I should have made that clearer. Thanks for pointing that out!
Triacontadigon or icosidodecagon is the name of a 32 sided shape, must have been paying attention in school that day for some reason…can’t remember much more than that really. Looking forward to that sunshine you are talking about and the launch, we just entered Autumn here in Australia and have just had 250 mm of rain in past 14 hours more to come apparently.
Varnish what a question. I use Epiphanes. I also finish my wood projects with tung and hemp oils as food safe coat😂ings for wasail vessels. Love your contents dudes.🇨🇦🇬🇧
Aye, my boat building friend would have a fit if all screws aren't lined up..small thing but makes such a difference. Such great videos...proper skills and talent in such a plastic world. Well done..quite nervous about the time after the boat is completed...what will there be to look forward to 😮
What a wonderful channel you have! By watching your videos, I vicariously am reinforced, i.e., by watching you build your boat I don’t have to build my own. you, I feel like along I’m along for the ride. Thanks for posting and I look forward to your next video.
The two little curly things are called ‘sister hooks’. There is an old admonition to ‘always mouse your sister hooks!’ Mousing is binding the two hooks with small stuff or wire, to prevent them from coming undone.
Ah, the french. Theres a problem right there. In the 1300's my home town had some strife with said french infact still commemorated today. Boats being burned and the watch bell nicked. But as my mates says, after a period of boat rebuilding the favor was returned with nobbs on. Just a bit of inter town rivalry.
Hi gents, just wanted to mention, Tonkinois is actually still used by the French navy. Particularly for two lovely schooners called L'Étoile and La Belle Poule. Together with another wooden boat, Le Mutin, they have a training ship/ ambassador's role for the Marine nationale.
Good afternoon, just curious about you finishing the boat. To be honest cannot wait for your next video. It’s a while ago that you posted one. Perhaps I am not patience enough😅
Hi Thanks for your question. I've been busily editing and there will be an episode on Saturday and pleased to say we will back every two weeks. Thanks for your patience!
I'm going to hazard a wild guess that you measured what you'd need and found you didn't need the bit with the knot? Or anyway, you could easily scarf in a bit to get a knot or any fault really, out of your spar.
Can you remind me, my memory not so hot these days, when exactly was it that Dick Emery went into varnish production???? And I never knew he was French !!!
In 1944-45 my father navigated a B- 17G named “Blythe Spirit” out of Rattlesden, England. Noël Coward’s play Blithe Spirit was being performed in London at the time. Your discussed boat is also spelled with a "y" rather than an "i." Can anyone explain this difference of spelling?
Brilliant. Thank goodness people still love and build wooden boats!
😀
Thanks for the vid. When I see the notification you blokes have a new one, It's the highlight of my day.
Thanks so much. Glad you're enjoying them!
Nice bit of spar making, with a good explanation of the 8-siding tool. Top tip (for next time!) for rounding the mast (I assume you knocked the edges off with a plane to make it roughly 16 sided) is to make a sanding tool. One of the American builders came up with it and it saves a LOT of hand sanding… It’s a barrel (I turned one up on the lathe) the width of your paper with a couple of circular plates at each end (to help keep the paper in place) all centre bored and threaded onto some threaded rod (I used M10) with double nuts to lock it in place. Enough should protrude from one end to fit a drill chuck (recommend reasonably powerful corded drill rather than cordless) and at the other about 6” - enough to thread on a length of 15mm copper pipe for a handle, double nutted at the end with a little play to allow the handle to spin. Chuck it in your drill, turn a length of sanding belt (I make my own by gluing up a length, just make sure the overlap runs in the correct direction!) inside out, run it up your spar and presto! A spar sander! One hand on drill, other on copper pipe handle and off you go. It’s pretty aggressive so keep it moving up and down the spar as you round it down.
Sounds like a great tip. Thanks.
lovely episode. The boat is really taking shape and cant wait to see the launch. I will be quite sad when these episodes come to an end. love the dry humour too. thank you.
That's great - glad you enjoyed it.
Such a joy to watch this project go forward, love the historic reviews.....good old days right? But you are bringing these back again, so we do not forget the art of building these marvels. Honors to honest craftsmenship, passion and love for the art.... Keep going guys,, looking forward to each new episode
Thanks - hoping to visit some more projects in the future.
Le Tonk is what Leo is using on the Tally Ho project. If he's using it, it's going to be the best stuff available. I may not be the only one who didn't get the Blythe Spirit thing. What's the connection between your boat and some boat in the past called Blythe Spirit?
It's the same design.
@@LanxeOK, but these aren't the only two made to this design.
Ah thanks for pointing that out. The original plans were for a one off boat in 1950 designed for a Mr Hill Groves Hills. He called the boat Blythe Spirit. So our boat is a replica of the original. I think I should have made that clearer in the edit.
Agreed. THe original plans were for a one off boat which was named Blythe Spirit - so ours is a replica. I should have made that clearer. Thanks for pointing that out!
Triacontadigon or icosidodecagon is the name of a 32 sided shape, must have been paying attention in school that day for some reason…can’t remember much more than that really. Looking forward to that sunshine you are talking about and the launch, we just entered Autumn here in Australia and have just had 250 mm of rain in past 14 hours more to come apparently.
At my school the maths teacher probably couldn't spell either name, so would have kept quiet about them....
That's impressive!
Great episode, you blokes are doing a good job of Spirit, very appropriate. Sure there might be a little spilt on her before your done, cheers
Thanks for the tips!
Excellent as always Jon! would like to pop down and see Spirit at sometime.
Hi Steve. You'd be very welcome. Give me a shout.
Varnish what a question. I use Epiphanes. I also finish my wood projects with tung and hemp oils as food safe coat😂ings for wasail vessels. Love your contents dudes.🇨🇦🇬🇧
Great tip!
You two are a breath of fresh air every episode……….carry on
Thanks so much. Glad you're enjoying them.
I look forward to and thoroughly enjoy each episode. You guys are the best.
Wow, thank you!
Nicely done on the mast, lads!
We`ve had no rain in west aussie since last September but they`s geting hammered over east just now !
Can't imagine no rain.
Le Tonkinois is excellent varnish, easy to maintain and excellent durability
Thanks for sharing
Great as always! Boat will be finished soon, I am afraid.
"It didn't do them much good at Trafalgar" - I can't stop laughing. 😂
We hope to get it in the water very soon.
Absolutely brilliant guys, I so love your videos and your humour, it’s so uplifting. Looking forward to seeing the next episode already. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much!
I have booked the BBA 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@evewilkinson9653 Great
As always delightful. Thank you
Thanks.
Lovely video as always, brings a smile to my face when I see a Two Blokes video pop up in my subscribed list. Love the name, great choice.
Thanks 👍
You’ve done such a nice job on your boat, please line up the slots on the name board screws.
Good shout! It's done. Thanks.
Aye, my boat building friend would have a fit if all screws aren't lined up..small thing but makes such a difference.
Such great videos...proper skills and talent in such a plastic world. Well done..quite nervous about the time after the boat is completed...what will there be to look forward to 😮
Yet again an excellent episode with great insights - good to see Geoff’s input as well!!
Thanks. Yes Geoff's work is tremendous.
What a wonderful channel you have! By watching your videos, I vicariously am reinforced, i.e., by watching you build your boat I don’t have to build my own. you, I feel like along I’m along for the ride. Thanks for posting and I look forward to your next video.
Wow, thank you!
What a beautiful thing, both the boat and this wonderful record of her creation. Super inspired!
Thank you very much!
The two little curly things are called ‘sister hooks’. There is an old admonition to ‘always mouse your sister hooks!’ Mousing is binding the two hooks with small stuff or wire, to prevent them from coming undone.
Love it!
Enjoying watching you blokes having such a great time
Thanks - it's a blast
Beautiful
Thank you
32 sided shape is an icosidodecagon. I don't like seal either
Come on, Kiss From A Rose still stands as a good song, even today!
@@daleskidmore1685 When I were a lad, people knew the difference between Seal and seal. Halcyon days. :p
Hope you're referring to the really cool singer and not the woodworker!
Good to hear that the plans have been digitised. Do you have any idea if they are accessible? And, where did you source your own plans?
HI. Yes you can buy them from Teignmouth museum, they have a great collection.
Ah, the french. Theres a problem right there. In the 1300's my home town had some strife with said french infact still commemorated today. Boats being burned and the watch bell nicked. But as my mates says, after a period of boat rebuilding the favor was returned with nobbs on. Just a bit of inter town rivalry.
But to be fair, they do a good wooden boat.
Hi gents, just wanted to mention, Tonkinois is actually still used by the French navy. Particularly for two lovely schooners called L'Étoile and La Belle Poule. Together with another wooden boat, Le Mutin, they have a training ship/ ambassador's role for the Marine nationale.
That's nice to know. Do you think we could get sponsorship from the French Navy?
@@jonsealwoodturning4673 I can find out for you...
Awesome video
Thanks!
Good afternoon, just curious about you finishing the boat. To be honest cannot wait for your next video. It’s a while ago that you posted one. Perhaps I am not patience enough😅
Hi Thanks for your question. I've been busily editing and there will be an episode on Saturday and pleased to say we will back every two weeks. Thanks for your patience!
Le Tonkinois didn’t help them a Trafalgar 😂😂 Oh you’re evil
😉
I'm going to hazard a wild guess that you measured what you'd need and found you didn't need the bit with the knot? Or anyway, you could easily scarf in a bit to get a knot or any fault really, out of your spar.
I wish I was that organised!
Do not forget to mouse the sister hooks!
Will do😀
On some rigs the jib luff line is also the forestay
Ah - interesting!
Can you remind me, my memory not so hot these days, when exactly was it that Dick Emery went into varnish production???? And I never knew he was French !!!
😀
Are you using spruce for the mast it looked like it to me, just curious
Yes it's sitka spruce.
In 1944-45 my father navigated a B- 17G named “Blythe Spirit” out of Rattlesden, England. Noël Coward’s play Blithe Spirit was being performed in London at the time. Your discussed boat is also spelled with a "y" rather than an "i." Can anyone explain this difference of spelling?
Good question!?
when is your next song coming out?
Today!