Acorn to Arabella - Journey of a Wooden Boat - Episode 75: The First Broad Strakes
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- We are learning so much from the planking process. After having cut and installed the garboard planks, we are now on to the first broadstrakes. These next couple of planks are going on right after the garboard and are also oak and need to be pretty sturdy.
As these planks are also still fairly low on the boat, we are still dealing with the stiffness of the bottom of the frames and the bronze floor timbers. This makes these planks, also a bit of a challenge to instal. Not only that, but in contrast to the garboard plank, we do not have the 90 degree angle of the rabbet on the bottom side of the plank. This means that we need to match the angle where the top of the garboard (and all subsequent planks) meet the frames. This is a constantly changing bevel all the way down the boat.
To cut this bevel quickly and efficiently, we borrowed a tip from a shipwright ;) (Thanks Lou!). We modified a skilsaw to be able to cut and compound changing bevel with the use of a clamp screw to adjust the angle of the cut as the saw is running. This has been a fantastic way to cut this bevel and has taken so much time out of the process of fitting the planks. Although, not without a learning curve.
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Acorn to Arabella is a boat building project taking place in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve and Alix started as amateur boat builders building their own 38' wooden boat in their 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 they 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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I teared up when you handed back the keel money. It renews my faith in humanity to see people being "excellent" to others. May God bless you and Arabella!
So I’ve been binge watching this series for almost a month, trying to catch up to the current events. Absolutely LOVING it. Everyone involved seems like amazing people, and the amount of hard work going into this project is astonishing. My favorite interaction so far came from this episode though, at 23:12 talking about RUclips comments. Absolutely hilarious watching them roast people online. I love it.
Classy move at the end there guys. Paying it forward to another boat builder. Hats off to you.
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel a sense of relaxation hearing the rain while working safe and dry? Love it when I see a new one pop up from you guys!!
You two are a class act, a great way to ensure Victoria lives on and making sure that the new keel owner has some unexpected funding to move forward on his project. Well done gentlemen, well done indeed!
I watched ALL the way to the end. What you did for the gentlemen that "bought" Victoria's keel from you? Thats class like I've rarely seen it.
You two are honestly two of the best human beings I've ever seen!
Thank you for the work you do on providing us great quality entertainment, and thank you for just being good people.
I wish I could come help you a day or two but I am sadly over in Europe.
Don't let distance be a limiting factor dude.. I travelled from Australia last year to spend a few short winters days doing what I could to help.. if you wanna go help, get hold of them, tee it up, and do it!
As for the guys, they really are the best.. so nice, helpful, funny, generous, and any other positive attributes you care to apply.. 🙂
@@genelomas332 Well, the problem isnt so much the distance because airplanes exist. Its just a hell of a lot of money to travel there when I have precisely 0 euro to my name lol.
Dunno what kind of people you are hanging with that donating a couple hundreds qualifies one to be one of the best human you've ever seen. You should get seriously better company if that's all that it takes.
@@Slim08151 Obviously its not based solely on that gesture. But dont you agree that these guys are just the best?
@@luuk341 Don't know those dudes personally there for I don't feel comfortable judging their character solely on bases of some YT videos. They seem nice and they do interesting wood work. That's all I know and all I'm here for. I don't like that sentiment of fanboying and putting people on a pedestal that I've never met.
You’re keeping the love flowing with that gesture, a gift is bound to come back at you, go on guys!
That last scene: Class act by classy men. I believe THAT action is why you are supported by so many people, in so many ways. Thank you for that.
Two hard working honest gentlemen, not see too often these days. It’s a pleasure watching this build and the growing community that supports the project.
Damn, got something in my eye at the very end there. Super cool.
Ya these guys are some good peoples!!! I can’t wait to be able to go see them in person and lend a hand. The hard part for me is getting away from my boat shop long enough to be useful to them without killing my business lol.
Me too, what a great bunch of guys!!!!!
Saw dust in my eyes too! Darn it! Must be saw dust! I'm not crying! You are!
The more I watch your channel the more I like it and the work you've doing.
i'm a bit anxious to see Victoria in the water, but at the same time i wish this videos to continue forever.
You guys are a class act. I respect the love between people in the boat building community. So heartwarming.
That was a classy thing you guys did to the gentleman who took away Victoria’s keel. I really like the way you’re both building your boat - it’s a labour of love and style and most of all class.
My monthly donation is intended to provide a sustainable amount of tequila towards the completion of this project. I trust these fellows to use all the Belgian glassware necessary to carefully adjust for oxidation and portion control when converting tequila stock into cold beer, over the long course of an entire garboard. I can even imagine when that iron keel drops off the trailer I helped buy that man a cold one. A modest reoccurring donation does make one feel like family. Thanks again, gentlemen.
You guys rock!!! I live in the country of North Carolina, i have been all over the world, but there is nothing like country hospitality!!!!!
'Use it up, wear it out, make do or do without'... Good to see old parts being given new life...
You two gentlemen put to rest the argument that young people don't know how to work! You two have energized a community to help and repaid their generosity in kind. I just love the continuous bevel on the circ saw!
Thank you for the kind words and for watching! We know many other young people who dream big and work hard.
You guys are rock solid. Handing back the cash demonstrates the commitment and generosity of all involved. What’s goes around, comes around.
Just want to say that I've been very happy with the addition of Ben. More frequent videos, solid music, and polish. Alix was doing a great job but Ben gets you more involved in the building and we get more content.
Jared was a cool guy, you guys made a huge impression on him and gave him a great head start (mentally and physically) on his project.
I want to thank you for your dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence in everything you do to make the Arabella a majestic boat a magnificent sailing vessel to ride the high seas and great oceans of this world.
More people like you guys are needed in the world. I am so happy a started watching this channel. Class act .........
I do like people who argue to NOT take the money. Your riches are of the most beautiful material kind. Wood, skills and love.
I feel for the guy you donated the keel to.. It took me a long time and a lot of generous people to learn to accept that people are generally kind hearted and supportive when they have a kindred sprit. I’m pretty sure at some point this guy is going
to ‘pass it forward’. Great show guys.
Too all the "critics" re power tools vs hand tools on the fasteners: For over a thousand years wooden boats were built without power tools... Why change now? More power is not always good. You guys are doing an AWESOME job! Thank you for sharing!
Stev and Alix you two are true gentlemen good fortune will always come your way and Arabella is looking mighty fine as the planks go on I watch with anticipation for every episode that you make.
Regards Chris
And there I was thinking I couldn't love you guys and your journey more. A gracious and thoughtful gesture.
Great work everyone. Nice shout out to Lou - as you were introducing what you were doing with the circular saw I remembered his work 👌
Guys, I loved your good-natured shot at all the impatient types who think power tools and brute force are the best approach to everything. Nicely done!
I saw him walk off after you gave him the bronze and was waiting to see what was going to happen... and as usual - you guys are a "REAL" class act!
The new intro and the associated art work drawings are great. The quarter swan oak planks are a beautiful thing. There is so much personal enjoyment when working with wood. Thanks for the video
The associated artwork is 👍 great stuff
Loved the new intro!
Thank you guys she coming along beautifully I'm not in a situation to donate but I try to comment on all the videos, what you did at the end of the video was brilliant !! if there was more people like you in the world it would be a far, far, better place love to you all .
You are amazing individuals for passing it on like that. The world would do well to have more people like you. Amazing.
What a great episode. GO KIWI's. (My Homeland) That was a fantastic gesture at the end guys. You are the best!!
What goes around comes around. Paying it forward like that will ensure great karma for the Arabella.
This is by far the most wholesome channel on RUclips. Every episode is jam packed with positive vibes, and the end of this video was no exception. Such a pleasure to be tuned into these episodes.
I remember in the start when you 2 didn't have pennies to spare. Nice to see you can 'pay it forward'. Hats off to you gentlemen.
Given the hassle and cost involved in getting an iron keel casting made in this day and age, it's awesome that Victoria's keel will be reused as a keel on one of her sisters, instead of ending up melted as scrap. It's also great that it went to somebody for whom a deal still means something, and I enjoyed watching you guys make him squirm a little.
Giving us folk from MA a good name ! Super classy giving that guy his money back, especially the fact of how much you could use it .... Awesome.
They can’t be Patriots fans then. Sorry. Great video. Loved the mutated worm drive saw. Good work giving that guy his money back. Like how it looked like they both had their hands on the money trying to give it back.
i love the fact they are using hand tools instead of power tools besides the saws i really shows the love,attention and patience these 2 have for arabella she will be a beautiful boat when she is done
I whole heartily agree with everyone below. You guys and so many more in the boat building community are classy people. Thank you for sharing your videos and for your generosity to others. Take care and have a great week ahead.
Much thanks to of course you guys but I think Ben deserves a lot of credit for the increased number of super well produced videos. Thanks as well for the intricately detailed descriptions of your courses of action. I've been checking out the "Tips from a Shipwright" channel and he is awsome and so calm about everything that he is just a joy to watch. I've got my "Launching Party" savings account established so am anticipating witnessing this gorgeous lady slip the ways. Thanks for the very next thing to being there, I think it would interest you to know how much joy you bring into so many lives.
I love that other people are making what seem like very long road trips and even trips from other parts of world just to be a part of this build. That just proves the interest in the Acorn to Arabella project. What a great adventure it would be to join you guys for a few days. #SailawayonArabella
Nice to hear the new helpers, bringing you that thunder from down under for sure.
You guys have the patience of Job! I would tell people to go pound sand. You are solving problems on the fly and they aren’t easy problems to solve. You are at the point in this boat where it impact the center of balance and center of effort. Key sailboat design parameters. Keep it up. Always remember, “The canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see, Believe me!.”
i absolutely love it...every move you make, every tool you break we will be watching You.....
I policed this very carefully Garry. Excellent
1. The thunderstorm brought back memories of when I met my wife in Wilton. I miss New England thunderstorms.
2. You made me cry at the end. Totally did not see that coming, and is a fine example of paying it forward. Bravo.
the last 30 seconds of this video will make you tear up, or at the very least will give you faith in humanity again. You guys are awesome. Been following since the keel pour, and rock my shirt with pride :)
Guys you will be caulking before you know it. Please don't be offended but take some lessons before you start on Arabella. I was out on board a timber boat in 79 on the Irish Sea that had been recaulked by the completely inexperienced crew [same storm that hit the infamous Fastnet race of that year] She leaked like a sieve all her planks were working in the swells,so much so the Stars mechanical and electrical pumps were unable to cope and gave up the ghost . We only had seconds to rig the old cast iron pump set in the deck and start pumping before the water in the bilge cascaded through the open vent style inspection hatch on top of the gear box and put pay to our only source of power. I can assure you it was quite the most terrifying experience of all my years at sea, Don and I lashed ourselves to the hand rail and pumped like the very devil,waves breaking over us pulling our feet from under us. And so we pumped, I don't know for how long,but we did not tire which just goes to show the extent of our terror. Eventually someone managed to get the other pumps back on line and we made it home. Feet safely back on shore I swore an oath to myself that I would never put back to sea on that boat again. I cannot stress enough your boat will be useless without really good caulking and you won't find that out until you hit your first fierce storm. TOO LATE THEN GUYS.
Yep. That's terrifying! I find this fascinating, and I know this is based on centuries of experience but I'm surprised the hull is only a single skin and only the caulking between the ocean and the inside.
Wouldn't it be better to use two skins so that the planks stagger and overlap the seams so can be sealed more effectively?
There speaks the voice of experience Steve and Alex.
@@ahaveland I'm no expert but I've been following salt and tar's build and they did something very similar called "sheathing" below the water line but the described it as more for protecting the hull than keeping water out. Not sure if they plan on doing that with Arabella but I'm sure they know what they're doing
@@Jimmy95x Thanks - I'm sure all will become clear...
LOVE the end bit. If you aren't giving, you aren't living. Keep living the good life guys.
Planking, yay! Getting there. She's looking more and more sea-worthy with every video. I can't wait until the interior is being built. I love large woodwork, but finish woodwork is just as awesome.
Keep it going, and give Akiva a head scratch from me, please.
I am always amazed that you haven't walked away from this.
Loved the ending gesture, quite an emotional beginning to his new vessel keel to keel makes them sisters.
What a fine bunch of Neighbors you are, even when the neighbor was from across the country. Arabella is looking better and better every video, and I learn something new that I can apply to my own woodworking every time I watch. thanks for all the lessons in working what to me were always frustrating angles in wood planking.
That was a wonderful gesture to the chap who took Victoria's keep.
The adapted saw is an excellent tool, well done to the inventor.
You guys are going to make terrible pirates! The cash back on the keel deal is NOT how a how a double cross is supposed to work. You guys are awesome 👏
Finally getting back to watching your progress in between my own preparations to set sail myself. Having seen Arabella first hand recently the impact on me when I watch what you do and how you go about doing it has increased tremendously. Then to see the goodwill and camaraderie you showed Jerad when he came to pick up Victorias keel was sweet indeed. So looking forward to seeing you guys on the water!
I live for shit like what you guys did at the end! You guys are amazing! That gave me the biggest smile! I wish I lived closer so I could volunteer my time to you guys!
In other news I found a dollar picking up trash around the empty grass lot next to the site I was working at today! Woo!
Thank you for your time and videos!
Thank you guys so much.. A fantastic project and the skills you are sharing have been amazing so far. I look forward to the launch day but not too soon as these videos take me to my happy place..
Maybe there could be a series of videos about sailing the boat.
A great ending to help the next fellow to get the base for his build. It made me remember when you poured your lead keel, not soi long ago.
You guys are a couple of AWESOME people, that last part of the video, is a pass it on moment!!
Awwww you guys are genuine straight up nice dudes ! Grate up date thankyou ! She coming along nicely.
With the return of the money as a donation to Victoria's keels new home, the boys are simply "Paying it Forward" which is a grand gesture on the part of another new build we hope to see in the future. Waste not, Want not, a fine sentiment to live by.
I always skip forward once the end is close. Why I didn't... who knows, but so glad I saw the end of this video. That was an awesome gesture. Keep going, your'e doing it right.
I've watched the first 2:30 of this, and it suddenly occurred to me just how many "new words" I have learned watching this. While clearly not possessed of a full boatbuilder's vocabulary, I am now familiar with many shipwright jargon terms and that is a cool thing :)
The end bit: Sweet. I was told once 'never return a favour: always pass it on' and I like to see others doing it too. The world runs much better this way.
David Quirk yep!
Absolutely kickin' intro! That was one of the quickest half hours I've ever spent. Y'all keep raising the bar with each video. Thanks, guys & gal.
"waste not, want not" My Grandpa told me that. He was Eddie Rickenbacker's Spad 13's mechanic in WWI, 1917-1918 France. You guys remind me of him in that he worked with his hands a lot, taught me the same along with some very helpful wisdom. Again, awesome project that I believe cannot ever be anything but a great experience no matter how far it goes. Grandpa Earl told me each day is meant for us to learn and all it takes is what Ptolemy said, "Wincit ke se wincit" (Phonetically spelled from Latin)...He is a winner who wins over himself! You guys seem to have that figured out. I'm working on it, lol.
Right when I thought this channel couldn't be any more kick ass than it already is, you do that at the end. Good hearts in these men. Inspiring.
The thunderstorm in the background adds atmosphere uncommon in this category of RUclips productions. I can smell the rain through my iPhone. Beautiful.
You guys make " attention to detail " have whole new meaning . Watching arabella come together is a real treat . Like a few others have commented : The original intro music was perfect suited for your project coming from another guitarist .
im also a fan of hand tools because of the extra feel you get vs power tools. aside from that I absolutely love the ratchet sound your brace makes. it sounds like it moves very smooth and with nice solid clicks. I puts a smile on my face every time it shows up in an episode. I imagine that tool just feels good in the hand
Brilliant Jig .... and looks as accurate as it needs to be. My God, w/ just two on ... she looks like a work of art. Work w/ hands makes the object that is worked feel everything through its builder, and its helmsman.
I love the post Credits scene; spreading the love. Thanks guys.
One of my fav videos. Gratuity, innovation, and hard work. Pass on that spirit of giving too
I literally have no interest in sail boats but can’t stop watching your videos. The attention to detail is top notch. I was wondering if you guys ever get discouraged? I personally get discouraged easily when something requires a lot of effort to make a small amount of progress. Hats off guys, I couldn’t do it.
Tears of pride to share this journey with Arabella's crew
The end was the best. You two guys are amazing.
that saw setup was very slick. it'll look like a proper floating boat in no time :D
Interesting to read what that person said about the Fastnet race disaster. I was on one of the rescue vessels.
Great watching you guys working on Arabella. Great gesture at the end. Well done guys.
What a surprise to have our New Zealand mentioned. 🤠⚓️
Yea but they pinned New England
Ive been a subscriber since before you poured the keel and over the last several months I've watched visitors come and go and i envy them. Lol hopefully one day I can make my way out there and give y'all a hand!
A huge hot cup of coffee and A2A...very nice Friday morning!
P.S. I love your tractor!
Wonderful insight into the sort of skills that were once commonplace but are now in need of preservation.
kiwi’s on the boat!!! so much excitement to hear my homeland mentioned 😍😍
Just to let you know how much my wife and I loved your homeland, we went there on our honeymoon, and miss it dearly ever since.. love NZ!
Did you hear the "Bewdy" when they rolled the keel over. Must be a few of us Kiws watching!
@russel for a flightless mob us kiwis sure get around
Thinking about the fact that when you cut your angles some of them were off I have an idea what may be wrong. You are using a screw (from a C-clamp) to adjust your saw. It can only push the saw into a greater angle, it can't pull it back when you straighten the saw back up. You are then having to straighten the saw without tipping the base plate off the track. Installing a spring to pull the saw back vertical will eliminate any slack when you back off the screw, improving your accuracy. Hope this helps and good job paying it forward at the end of the video. :D
honor harrington Exactly
That was a fine thing you did with Victoria's keel. Glad to see more of her living on in another boat. Makes my want to support you guys even more.
This video perfectly illustrates why building a ship is known as ship fitting!
You guys never cease to impress me
I remember seeing that saw on Louis's channel and thinking all those wonderful giant ships saws are now completely useless. Your making it look easy, great video.
Nice to see you build a portable ship saw. Good job that will save lots of hand labor. Keep on moving forward.
Brace and Bit (or Bit and Brace as you call it) is so much better for putting slotted screws in! You can lean your whole body into it and apply huge torque but still have complete feedback how the screw is going.
Good to see some kiwi's visiting :)
This is indeed sweet!
Nice that the lead keel got a new life. also nice to see the 8N get used. Great old tractors!
You guys are awesome with paying it forward with the keel guy! A+
Beautiful. Like the new opening. Really enjoy watching. See you next week. From Missouri
Thanks for taking the time to explain the bevels and how to overcome the feathering at the bow-ends
I've been watching this series out of order and I have been building up a set of questions about why and how things were being done. For me, this was the master episode. I learned about how they fit the planks, the fancy saw, how the planks are going to be sealed, why weren't all the frames put in place before the planking began, and why they don't use a power tool to drive the screws.
As an aside, I bought a yankee screwdriver years ago just because I thought the idea was cool. Alas, for me, it was useless. I couldn't get it put out enough torque to drive any screws except maybe ones that required very little torque to drive and for that a regular screwdriver worked fine by spinning the screw shank with your fingers. Also, before I started doing renovation type work, power drills and impact drivers were a thing so even if the Yankee screwdriver had worked it would have been obsolete for me.
well done guys that was pure class @ the end ,i once moulded & cast a keel (had a nice profile)in iron, when the guys came to take it away it broke their trailers axel lol
Just too cool! The ending of this video is the beginning of another adventure. Good deeds are great building material. Choked me up just a bit there, guys. Made my day. Blessings!!!
so excited to see Arabella coming together!!!! (Also--It's so cool to see so much of Victoria being re-purposed,,, and the way you help other boat builders out,,, My hat's off to you!!!!)