Is Your Refrigerator Running? Almost! - Episode 213 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Coach roof (cabin house) carlins are installed this week, and there's probably not much more satisfying than seeing finish go onto interior pieces before they're assembled like big-kid Lego, where they'll live all their days from here on out. Since the surface just above it will be strip built then fiberglassed, the half-lap joinery is simple and more than sufficient.
The Sea Frost refrigeration unit is unboxed on camera, and the heart-stopping process unfolds of finally putting holes into the beautiful refrigerator we've made. The condenser plates are really durable, built like slim tanks that are puncture proof. We chit chat about what kind of space should be dedicated to the boat refrigerator and freezer.
And finally, we get to preparing, hosting, and then reflecting on our very last open house here in Granby. This time next year we'll be thinking about launching this boat. More on that soon.
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Acorn to Arabella is a boat building project taking place in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve started as an amateur boat builder building a 38' wooden boat in his backyard: designer William Atkin's Ingrid with a Stormy Petrel's gaff rig. These videos follow the journey from tree felling, to lumber milling, to lofting, to the lead keel pour and beyond-sharing details of the woodworking, carpentry, metal smithing, tool building, and tool maintenance that wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY project will continue well past launch, when he and the crew will travel and learn to cruise aboard the boat that they've built. Just kidding about all that, this channel is about a Siberian Laika named Akiva.
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Love the scene of KP and Steve working in double speed while Grandpa walks away normally. Really cool effect.
Ben the time travel wizard!
Really cool
I did think that was an effect, i just thought grandpa was slow
@@andre21198 🤣🤣
In general, how did you do that Ben?
Seriously love this channel and the build progress. Gives me something to look forward to every Friday morning. Thank you so much and keep up the good work. 👍
Very kind of you, Alan. Thank you!
@@AcornToArabella hi my name is Ivan , using my moms cell … I wish to get involved in making wooden boats …. Can anyone lead me into schools that provide just a basic programs that can cater to Adults with no experience in these Areas …??
Where are you in the world? That would be a good start. Also, we don’t get notifications about comment replies, so please email us at acorntoarabella@gmail.com so I can recommend a school for you. -Anne
Watching the house roof go together was just.... it brought me to tears. It is SO beautiful! The craftsmanship is absolutely perfect. My meager skills are nothing in comparison... I spent years as a rough heavy construction carpenter where tolerances were "if it's within a quarter inch it's fine... but this has prompted me to pull out my old chisel set and take the time to sharpen them by hand, and start doing some nicer work in our old motorhome. We're refitting it to include space for our daughter, and just because I'm working with scrap materials and plywood doesn't mean I can't do nicer work.
Arabella is an inspiration to everyone who sees her, as are the craftspeople working on her. I cannot thank you enough for bringing us along for this incredible journey.
That’s very kind, Shaun, thank you! Sounds like a great project, send pictures!
I am 70 years old and I do not know when I joined but it was 5 or more years ago. Thanks thanks for sharing
And thanks for being here, Rodney!
The perseverance to keep going is why I can't stop watching. Been watching since before the lofting floor went down, and Lord willing, I'll be here for the launch and any content along the journey past that. Thanks for keeping on keeping on.
Yeah, as George said at the end of the video, things have changed. We started with two guys building a boat and working their day jobs to afford to do this massive project while sharing it with whoever would watch. Then the channel caught on and spread, even more with the lead keel pour it took off. Now, one of our original guys is gone on to his own thing and we have seen numerous helpers come and go, experienced hands/shipwrights come and help, a pro videographer, a "host", and another shipwright. We've seen guest gatherings and plank parties. Now systems are going in and deck structures are just about ready for decking, the last of the hull planks are ready, and we are definitely past the half way point for sure.
I'm wondering if there will be a bung party or if it will be just the two or three folks that are there usually.
Guess we'll see.
Still loving the channel,
Thomas
So glad you’re watching and commenting every week, Thomas.
This refrigerator better be nothing less than EPIC! 😄
George's comments at the end really struck a chord with me. I think many folks are searching for a sense of constancy and a model of perseverance in uncertain and changing conditions. In this sense, AtoA is such a strong metaphor for continuing to be driven by passion, yet also yielding and flexible in the face of change.
Thank you for this thoughtful reflection, Ryan.
You took the words from my mouth..thank you for writing them 👍🏼
What a lovely episode this one was. I am always late watching the Friday videos, Monday is normally my night. Thanks for the shoutout, Canada eh? It was such an easy journey, I will be there for the launch. Truly an honour to meet Arabella, Steve, KP, Annie, Grandpa Dave and Grandma and all the volunteers and visitors. Also, such a pleasure to cook with Ken. I bought a Pork bone home and got two meals from it! Until the next time, keep up the good work. Andrew (Toronto)
Hooray, Andrew! Thank you so much for all your time and talent, and for your beautiful food!
Been watching since the first episode when they were dropping & milling trees . As a carpenter ( wood butcher ) myself , Steve's abilities has been inspirational . His skills show in the quality of the fit & finish . The refrigerator totally blew me away... well done Skipper!
Cheers!
Nice job of editing there at 5:42 Ben. Grampa and doggo walking away at normal speed and Steve and KP on a speed run. Love the little touches like that.
Love the shot at 6:00 of grandpa walking away at normal speed. Great edit
Did Alex show up? Miss him..he was a huge part of the beginnings of this great build. Awesome effort Steve & Co. Amazing dedication and craftsmanship.
We didn’t see him this time around but we hear he’s well! Busy times.
Isn't Alex the beginning narrator on most of these videos?
Nope, not for a long while now, for at least a couple of years it’s been Ben Fundis.
Ben does a really great job! Like the intros.
I enjoyed watching those Yankee Drivers being used…. Cool tool. Memories of Grandpa’s tool chest.
About George .Im over 50 and this gives us an enormous encouragement about the younger generation achieving something amazing not just the boat but also the quality of the whole production .And yes the whole challenge that Steve has very much in his grasp.Cheers from Sydney Australia
Agreed. If you look around RUclips you can find many frim the next couple of generations that have the skills and gumption to get things done on their own. I just hope there are enough of them to keep the ball rolling, so to say. I am over 50 as well, and our grandparents' generation was way more productive than our parent's was and so on and so on. As service takes over for industrial as a means for gross domestic product, it seems fewer and fewer people know how to do for themselves. Those of us that do, need to pass this knowledge along to who ever will listen. Unfortunately, it seems, RUclips is the classroom of the future. Taking a young person into your shop and showing them, hands on, how to do things is a dying way to teach in this digital world. I am so happy they have Aaron there learning some skills. Maybe that will encourage some other kids to see what they can go learn hands on.
Gramps, Gramp's pup AND Llamas! Ohh, and Arabella... ;) Great video!
Max out your freezer you can always thaw what is frozen, frig is for current/fresh stuff. That box really came out nice!
Thanks!
The realization of the scope and magnitude of this project is Daunting to me! It's just inconceivable for most people to commit to anything like this project; keep producing (both the boat and videos); not cut any corners; not sacrifice quality work for speed ! Friday's are the reward we all wait for. Thank you to the entire A to A crew !
5:34 "how about now?" He didn't miss a beat😁😁😁
Hey Steve I love watching you use your large Stanly "Yankee" ratchet screwdriver. I've had mine since I started my Apprenticeship as a Church Organ Builder in 1970! (it was a present from my dad as I couldn't afford one lol) it looks as if yours is a little sticky and they can get gummed up. Try giving the two way helix a good sloosh with WD40 and work it up and down until totally free. Then dry it off with rags then a shop air blast, finally a few drops of light oil like 3 IN 1 into the ratchet mechanism and it will be good for another five years or so! Now I've watched all todays episode I will carry on lol. The fridge components look awesome especially the stainless steel (condensers?) and the idea of putting the tubes through with epoxy and making tapping fixings out of epoxy are very sound ideas the control panel is a great thing too, with enough options for cold water or tropical sailing. I love the fridge looks and design and the fact that it's construction is bespoke by yourself is a great testament to your design abilities Steve. Not long now until launch and much to do! See ya next week all!
BEN love the editing with grandpa walk in the background while the rest were in high speed sanding mode
Ben has been on a roll with the music lately. It’s always good, but some episodes it really stands out as one of the highlights of the episode. The last 3 or 4 episodes have been some awesome tunes.
Thanks for saying so!
I've been following the build of Arabella since episode 40 something. I remember vividly binge watching the first few dozen episodes after I found the channel. I can't believe how far she has come and man does she look beautiful! Just try to imagine the first night that you are afloat and away from the dock. Rolling and pitching peacefully with the waves. Laying in your bunk, looking up at the ceiling and you think, "This is mine and I made this!" Yep, it took a lot of help from a ton of people but... The sense of joy and achievement will be incredible! At the same time Steve, boy oh boy there is a lot more gray in your beard then there was when you started this project! Be safe and stay healthy Arabella crew!
Wonderful thoughts, thanks for sharing them!
okay, the edit where grandpa and the dog walk off, but steve and kp work sped up on the foreground is very visually pleasing
Cold, wet, bruised, bleeding, tired....content, fulfilled, inspired, happy, worth every minute. Thanks for sharing.
I always look forward to your there-and-then becoming my here-and-now
Lovely and deep comment from George !
I like the removable divider. Having a larger refrigerator side seems like the norm in current society but when wanting to spend extended times in remote places, the freezer space is of far greater value. Like so many other things on the boat, you built it, so you know how change it as needs arise.
Coastal versus offshore cruising will be the determining on which will come in more handy, and we plan to do a lot of both, eventually, but a great deal of coastal at first.
It's an honor and very satisfying to be able to follow along on this project. Steve's tenacity is inspiring to all.
It’s an honor to have you here, Thomas! Thanks for watching.
I see Steve's added yet another job description this week--great video
9:55 I do love my Yankee Handyman screwdriver from my grandfather. Such a useful tool!
Looks more like Lincoln Logs to me, but neither of you is NEAR old enough to remember those!-- Good Work!
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The commitment and consistency of Steve is so encouraging.
Cool effect: Grandpa and the dog at normal speed. Sanding at double(?) time.
Those openings shots with Steve sitting on the bow...
The beams look so good! This boat is looking so magnificent, I really wished I could have come to your open house. The fridge does not cool things. It removes heat! The side effect of that is that it items cool from the loss of heat.
Good point!
I was going to suggest more freezer space because you can add a large Ice Chest Type Refrig. that does either 12v or 110v later on. ..................... enjoy
Glad to see the Swanson Pyramid of Greatness.
That was pretty neat how you and KC were in time lapse and Grandfather and his pup were in teal time. Props to the editor.
Or maybe grandpa and the pup walk REALLY slow! 😉
Great job on the music Ben.
I can truly appreciate the team Steve has assembled here, this project is in high gear and all the player's moves are now high functioning, super productive and still genuine. This whole thing has come so far!!!
This is the project that got me into boat building
Wow, awesome! Tell us more! Where do you build and what are you building?
Ron Swanson looking over your shoulder during that cut at 20:45 had me cracking up.
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Even when there is a lot of activity going on, these are still some of the most relaxing videos to watch. Thank for taking us along on this amazing project.
Thank you for that thought, Matt! Glad you find relaxation here.
Well said George
Amid all the technical process and progress, It's easy to overlook how thoughtfully excellent the videography is/has been along this journey. Lovely work Steve and team. Congratulations on the success of the open house.
That’s very kind, Rick. Thank you.
Makes my Friday , thank you again.
And you make ours for being here. Thanks, Christian!
Well said, George. I've been watching this channel since 2018 in far flung Gladstone, Queensland, Australia.
Others have said what I want to say, but far more eloquently than I... Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio said...
Not just the Spanish Main. The
whole ocean ... the whole world.
Wherever we want to go, we go.
That's what a ship is, you know.
Not just a keel and a hull and a
deck and sails. That's what a ship
needs ... but what a ship is --
what the Arabella really is ...
is freedom.
Long live your freedom, Steve.
Always looking forward to Fridays! ✌🏻❤️
Aw shucks, Matthew! Thank you!
Exciting to watch.....Indeed. Good Work.
Thanks!
Great progress! Almost ready for the roof and hatches to be installed! Sweet! Keep rolling Arabella crew! 👍👍👊👊🛠🛠
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Interesting about Lego's. My Generation grew up building things based solely on what Legos we had and what our imaginations could do with them. These days kids grow up following directions to something we could never have built. Definitely some pro's and cons to either/or. :)
Yeah, both ways are neat and have their fun, for sure!
@@AcornToArabella Agreed, keep up the awesome work! :)
Most ZEN episode yet. Nothing better for a Friday morning. Thanks again for all you guys do to maintain our sanity.
Thanks, Irwin! Happy Friday.
All things that matter in life are delivered through grit, resilience, determination, and perseverance. Thank you Steve and team for showing us a true example of those qualities in action every Friday.
Cheers, Doug!
Having installed MANY system's as a fridge mechanic, i like to install a MOVABLE 1 " thick separator, depending on what you want to freeze and or refrigerator , that way you can change the volume, i.e. you catch a big fish and are low on fresh refrigerated food, so more freezer space is needed. the separator is tight against the side's holding it in place.
Yup, we built in the possibility of moving the divider a little later in the episode, too.
big thank you all the people involved in building this dream for sharing your journey with all of us, full of beautifl moments of learning and achievements.
thanks steve for your calm and steady pace, this channel is a soothing and empowering oasis in these days.
Well put, friend. Thank you for being here and sharing your thoughts!
Oh, my friends! You cannot imagine, how much I would like to go there to work on that Bauty! ❤
Love the Yankee screwdriver! Somewhat regret selling mine. Satisfying to watch it work!
Yes, and to use. The light clickety click is satisfying.
Congratulations on the success of the open home. I love the vision and meticulousness of the steps taken to realize that vision. Thank you for another great episode. Well done TEAM
Oh Stevie, compressor does not compress a gas into a liquid. Cool low pressure but still slightly superheated) refrigerant vapor enters the compressor and leaves as a hot high pressure superheated gas, which is condensed into a liquid in the condenser.
Thanks!
It has really been an amazing work of art and a love of woodworking. The passion you put into picking the right piece of wood for the right place is fun to watch. Great teamwork on everyone's part. Waiting for launch day
Thank you very much, Mark!
So many RUclips channels peak my interest but become boring after a short while , but not this one , something draws me back, week after week , many thanks from Geelong, Victoria,Australia
That is very kind of you, thanks for saying so!
Arabella, the ship of 10,000 jigs. 🙂
LOVE IT.
You were all wonderful hosts! Thanks for letting your fans visit. It is one thing to see the project in a RUclips video, it is amazing to see the project in person. I can't wait to see the next steps.
I started watching this channel when the lead pouring video 1st came out, I had no prior knowledge or interest in boat making but this project has been wonderful to watch as it progresses. I’ve learned tons of stuff from these videos and look forward to watching the Arabella hit the water
That’s so lovely to hear, Riley, thank you!
@@AcornToArabella. No problem. I appreciate everyone who goes into making these videos it’s been really cool watching the journey every week.
You actually wanna maximize freezer space, especially on long journeys. Anything you put in the fridge will only last a week or so anyway.
I love that you gave Arabella a workbench. :) So useful already, and she is able to build herself (with some "small" help). :D
Some of the minor channel updates have me rollin'!! The last line about the entire channel being about Akiva and not really about building a boat. And K.P.'s face at 7:11, they seem to be saying "Why haven't you done this yet!?!" Perfect! :D
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Oh that elusive “scouch” more. I’ve looked everywhere for a ruler with that dimension.
I really would have loved to come for the open house. It would have been so cool. Life interfered but my best wishes and algorithm boosting comments are with you.
Cheers to you!
Steve, I trust you experienced, despite the expertise and double checking of all measurements, the appropriate amount of PF (pucker factor) when drilling in the passages for the refrigerant lines! 🤣😂
I really like the threaded epoxy mounting points for the condenser plates, and the adjustable division wall between the freezer and chiller compartments. Because sometimes, more ice cream is the answer!
MORE ICE CREAM IS THE ANSWER! Hahah
Steve and KP what an amazing team. Found the talking about the open house and followers inspiring.
Amazing progress! BTW never scrape the frost off an evaporator plate. Just rinse it down with warm water! You're putting a drain at the bottom of your icebox, right? Fast and easy!
Thanks for the tip!
Free build Legos. No there's a blast from the past. Right on KP!
5:50, very cool shot.
Frig/Freezer coming along nicely! 👍👍👊👊
As always a great episode. It has been fantastic to watch Steve's woodworking skills and knowledge of logging and lumber. I am still hoping that Arabella makes her way to the Great Lakes in the coming years.
There are some very beautiful places to cruise there, for sure.
Great episode - so satisfying watching the pieces being assembled!! So happy the open house was a success too!!
It's really fun to see how the boat progresses more and more and that you seem to thrive together, which is perhaps the most important thing. The refrigerator looks very nice but a small detail like that you install wooden moldings. Wood in cold and humid environments easily gets dirty with the accumulation of bacteria and mold. Oil or varnish comes off quite easily after a while. Plastic or stainless steel as an alternative. Otherwise everything looks very nice and I am very impressed.
Good comment but I'd go with the cheap Dollar Stores plastic cutting boards material. This stuff is amailligly tough.
Loving the progress you all have made. Certainly marching forward to your goal. I really like this channel documenting the stage by stage of building Arabella. A fine way to finish my Friday night. Keep up the great work guys.
Thanks for being here!
Next time you are at one of those box 'sell everything' stores, have a look at the toy section. You can very much get a big box of assorted LEGO pieces. ('LEGO classic' I think is the series?)
There are even silly things like a box of just wheels or just windows! The kind of thing more kids should grow up with and even as an adult they make great molds for casting. :)
Neat!
Great video. Thanks for sharing
And thanks for watching, David!
Hey, really miss Alex, hope he is doing well. we all have our paths in life and we should explore our destiny and truly embrace what we were destined to be!
What a pleasure to watch. Great progress. Great editing. Thanks for sharing!!
We had a blast last Saturday at the open house! We're both looking forward to coming back next year for the launch!
Hooray! Thanks for coming, JB!
I know it is repetitous but when some salt water splashes on deck you will smile at the great job you have done.
Dear Anne, Kaylyn and Steve,
Happy Friday in the first place. We did love to join your live vlog for the open day. We hope you found some time to look at Dick’s email with just a few examples of what he made out of wood. We admire who invented the way to make the compartment spaces for the fridge and the freezer adjustable what makes you with long or with short trips with Arabella a lot more flexible. We wish you lots of success with the rest of the building of Arabella and wish you all the best of happiness the world can offer you plus we send you ❤️ from the Netherlands.
Best regards,
Willeke and Dick de Graaff
Hello hello, Willeke and Dick! We’re still catching up a bit from the open day but we did see your message and will make sure KP sees your wonderful notes to us. Happy Friday!
Steve as a long time follower of A2A man I appreciate your explanations of even the small stuff, now as a 20+ year experienced Refrigeration and A/c service technician you explained the basics of Refrigeration flawlessly. I could not have simplified and said it any better. Though it is much more complex the way you explained it should make perfect sense to even folks with no back ground in that field.
The Boat is coming along beautifully y'all keep up the good work. That means you to KP best wishes guys hope you enjoy the summer.
Make the divider movable so you can vary the size of the freezer.
Never mind I spoke to soon
AtA is my standard Friday fixture. It is always amazing to see the progress. 👍👍
About the Lego, I dissagee with KP. You can buy Lego brick boxes with different general assortemnts of stones. At least in my part of the wold and of cousre through the internet.
Absolutely you can still buy Lego brick boxes. But I must defend the kits, because they're resulted in a much larger variety of pieces being available. Lego was boring when I was a kid because it was all just rectangular bricks.
Looking forward Steve you need to start thinking about equipping Arabella. This is costly exercise when you are assembling everything from teaspoons to telescopes (or binoculars) and rugs to radios. Living in England we reckon to pay about £10,000 to be fully equipped. This does not include personal equipment.
Oh we’re definitely far along and well past just thinking about equipment. More on all that as time unfolds!
I'm fascinated by the "rough build" look of the house, compared to the rest of the project.
Got it to the point it needed to be… fairing it comes sooner than later now.
That was pretty cool :)
Amazing as always! Y'all rock, and I'm glad the open house went so well. Wish I could have made it!
I see no drain (yet) for your fridge/freezer. Condensation from dehydration of food stuffs, warming and cooling of the evap plates, opening and closing of lids, all will introduce moisture into your reefer. This will collect on the bottom creating a guaranteed source of food contamination for any item sitting on the bottom of the box.
It’s been recommended that we not add any holes that might increase the chance of air exchange. We figure we can add one later if we want.
@@AcornToArabella Awareness is key! Just a suggestion, install top to bottom suction tube(s), accessible from one or both lid openings. Using a wet/dry vac to suck the accumulated condensate out. Do devise some sort of grate to keep your food off the bottom. Also give some thought to installing a circulating fan to equalize the the stratified temps in both your freezer and especially the fridge section. Compressor runs less and fruits and veggies last longer!
@@AcornToArabella 2nd drain, you can plug the line inside and outside, there are vent trap drains act like your sink trap. At least a bottom lattice to keep stuff out of it.
great stuff
If you would like, I have left over from my cruising days, 4 new never used Adler-Babour vertical ice cube trays. They go up against the cooling plate and are held against the plate by a long spring. They make your sundowners a joy to behold. If you would like them let me know.
Neat! Do please send an email to acorntoarabella@gmail.com
Another great episode. Keep 'em coming.
Will do! 🙌🏼
Got to say, Mr Editor. Love the editing ❤️
Ben’s the best.
Thanks to all! It is a gift to see this project move forward until, one day, she will sail away! 🙂
Always nice to see a few screws driving into a few pieces of wood.... be well.
Question for KP. How do you like working with hand crank screwdrivers? Used them before? 😉