The wonderful thing about wooden boat gatherings is that the builders are more than willing to share what went into building their craft. The fun is in the build, the adventure is on the sea.
Shout out to the camera work, sound, and editing. I'm extremely impressed at the quality of this video during a live event. You guys did a fantastic job with sound quality.
It looks like lots of folks were interested in the dory and she really is pretty to look at. Nice instruction on the rivets. She looks to have a good size freeboard and should stay relatively dry. I'm impressed with the frameless bottom. Not needing a floorboard will save material and keep her light and nimble.
He's such a likeable character! But the videographer(s) of this channel should get a lot of props as well. Half the credit for the popularity of this channel should go to the editing and filming of everything Lou is showing and telling us.
Brings back memories Lou, of my father and oldest brother riveting cedar strip Peterborough lake boats. I would sit for hours watching them. Loved the boat works shed smell.
That looked like a mad fun time... especially for the people absorbing the knowledge. :) Can't wait to see how this masterpiece of functionality meets form turns out!
This video is a ton of fun and very informative. Jeff is really good at describing his design and build. That copper riveting method is applicable to non-boat construction too. Very interesting.
Great video and a great boat. Her ribs contrast nicely with the planking. A bit of dark timber on the gunnel would finish off the colours scheme just fine.
Love the rivoting technique. The touch of bronze should give it a little bling factor. Your Dory is coming along beautifully. Test a scrap of the plastic to see what your finish will do to it. Some solvents will effect the plastic more or differently yhan others depending on the exact chemical make-up of both the plastic and the finish. But hey, I'm watching a year later, so this is just to help viewers that come along later like me.
Pretty inspiring, real practical, traditional, and innovative, and most importantly, beautiful. And then, generously showcaseing another guy, and another designer, and then together they demonstrate communication without confusion - and the camera crew gets it all on record for us - including the reasons for making the choices they make this boat or that. Oh, America, come on back home!
Question for you Lou: how do you prevent the peened part of the rivet from being too sharp? I've torn clothes on them before. Should I trim my nails closer to the rove? Am I peening too much? Or do you clean it up afterwards with a file or something?
charlesxix I use genuine turps, raw linseed oil, 5star cuprinol and any old varnish that isn't worth using as varnish any more. That's my recipe anyway. (probably wrong to the keyboard warriors)
charlesxix no problem Dean's mix is essentially the same in base form solvents, oils, and waxes sometimes tar or gum (usually spruce gum) is added as well Turpentine seems to be the best solvent when working with wood for some reason wood sucks it up like a sponge
How to make 19 minutes fly in a sec.That boat show.... isnt anyone under 50 interested in boats anymore? I would have been by far the youngest there :)
When we grew up all our mothers wanted us out of the house so we were forced to find our fun outside. We knew there wasn’t anything better, than messing around with boats, but our kids don’t listen to us.
All those over 50s were under 50s at one point in their lives. Like today’s under-50s, they probably didn’t have the space, tools or time to do it before they were over 50.
I don't really have an interest in boats. I've never been on a boat. For some reason I'm still drawn to this channel to watch every episode. It's an awesome channel and I enjoy watching it but I'm still not sure why.
Yeah it's probably the craftsmanship, skill set, and a thirst for knowledge that's drawing you in. You didn't grow up around boats, admittedly an assumption on my part, so everything about the process, from design, to build, to operation is something new for you. The way he presents the information is both relaxing, and stimulating at the same time. You may not know it yet, but you very well may end up getting a boat and getting your feet wet, because of these videos. You might even begin to research building something simple, like a plywood Jon Boat to take out on a lake, or local stream.
It's the confidence that a master craftsman exudes. When a guy genuinely knows what he's talking about, he stands apart from the rest of the guys who are trying to figure it out.
Why don't they use the peen end of the hammer to peen the rivets? That method has always produced greater metal displacement and holding power in my metal working experience, but I know nothing of wood and boats.
RATS! I was at Mystic the 4th of July when it was so hot, the 90s and at that point in time I never saw one of your videos. I would disagree with what the other fellow said about the boat like he build was comment place back in the old days. YEAH a boatman would build a $10, 000 boat to earn $500 a year. He would also put 10 different kinds of wood in the boat.
Humble-ise.
That’s what I love about Louie.
Very humble.
God bless you Louie.
That was a lot of fun. Lou is quite the character and no doubt a lot of fun to be around.
The wonderful thing about wooden boat gatherings is that the builders are more than willing to share what went into building their craft. The fun is in the build, the adventure is on the sea.
Shout out to the camera work, sound, and editing. I'm extremely impressed at the quality of this video during a live event. You guys did a fantastic job with sound quality.
Bless you Lou for being so friendly, willing to answer all those questions and willing to share your knowledge!
these vids allow 1000's more people to crowd around your boat and take it all in.. keep it up Lou
Enjoyed this. Beats stich and glue.
It looks like lots of folks were interested in the dory and she really is pretty to look at. Nice instruction on the rivets. She looks to have a good size freeboard and should stay relatively dry. I'm impressed with the frameless bottom. Not needing a floorboard will save material and keep her light and nimble.
He's such a likeable character! But the videographer(s) of this channel should get a lot of props as well. Half the credit for the popularity of this channel should go to the editing and filming of everything Lou is showing and telling us.
Brings back memories Lou, of my father and oldest brother riveting cedar strip Peterborough lake boats. I would sit for hours watching them. Loved the boat works shed smell.
I just love hearing you explain how to it. A true teacher for boatbuilders - you’re the man, Lou!
Looks like it was a lot of fun! That first boat the gentleman showed us was just absolutely beautiful. A jewel.
Beautiful!!
Best question and answer; "So what's going to propel this?" Lou; "Me!"
That looked like a mad fun time... especially for the people absorbing the knowledge. :)
Can't wait to see how this masterpiece of functionality meets form turns out!
Looks fun Lou! Thanks....!
That was great, 2 nice boats and good points why to use rivets and not screws. Thanks again Lou.
My new word "Humbleize"
Great to see the crowd attracted to your project, and you taking the time to explain things to them. Really cool.
The first boat is full of awesomeness. It looks fast. Its also 1 mistake away from swimming! lol Show looks like a good one. Thanks for posting....
This video is a ton of fun and very informative. Jeff is really good at describing his design and build. That copper riveting method is applicable to non-boat construction too. Very interesting.
Kevin Hornbuckle
Those rivets are certainly the business,nothing could do that job better👍
Thanks Lou for another great video😊
Hope to see part 2 soon. Lou out on the water at the oars on a glorious day for wooden boats.
Geoff Burke is one of my favorite people. Good guy and great boatbuilder.
Very beautiful boat at the video's beginning!
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a work of art guys well done to the blue print designer & boat builder/painter
Gorgeous boat!
Aahhh how I would have loved to have been able to be there! That boat is getting more beautiful every time. Thanks, Lou, you are an inspiration!
Terrific, thanks Lou.
So exciting to see people around asking questions, I wish I were one of them, great job as always, keep it up.
Great video and a great boat. Her ribs contrast nicely with the planking. A bit of dark timber on the gunnel would finish off the colours scheme just fine.
Nice to see the dory looking so much like a dory
great show Louis
I loved this episode. Great stuff.
brilliant video , thank you for all the work you do !
Great stuff Lou!
Thanks for sharing
I really enjoyed this!
Geoff Burke, an awesome builder, teacher and mentor.
Very interesting - too bad I'm on the other side of the planet or I'd have definitely been there to have a look.
Most enjoyable, thanks.
Love the rivoting technique. The touch of bronze should give it a little bling factor. Your Dory is coming along beautifully. Test a scrap of the plastic to see what your finish will do to it. Some solvents will effect the plastic more or differently yhan others depending on the exact chemical make-up of both the plastic and the finish. But hey, I'm watching a year later, so this is just to help viewers that come along later like me.
just awesome
Pretty inspiring, real practical, traditional, and innovative, and most importantly, beautiful. And then, generously showcaseing another guy, and another designer, and then together they demonstrate communication without confusion - and the camera crew gets it all on record for us - including the reasons for making the choices they make this boat or that.
Oh, America, come on back home!
Man I wish I could have gone. I'm planning on it next year. Love ya Lou!
I found the end riveting.
Wonderful series - inspiring. When can we expect the next episode?
I'm very curious as to how much one of this would cost. Very beautiful boat!
Amazing. Sorry I missed the boat show. Had a lot going on last week.
This takes place in my home town
Awesome
Awesome!
SV The Humble-izer is hereby christened!
The Ducktrap Lincolnville Salmon Wherry has a similar planked keel i believe.
Question for you Lou: how do you prevent the peened part of the rivet from being too sharp? I've torn clothes on them before. Should I trim my nails closer to the rove? Am I peening too much? Or do you clean it up afterwards with a file or something?
Another great video Luo. Can someone give me a rough idea what's in their "Boat-soup", some sort of oil I would guess.
charlesxix I use genuine turps, raw linseed oil, 5star cuprinol and any old varnish that isn't worth using as varnish any more. That's my recipe anyway. (probably wrong to the keyboard warriors)
Turpentine beeswax and tung oil
Dean Howard thanks, it sounds like the sort of stuff that folk would use.😊
Zebgoraja Holyhell thanks.😊
charlesxix no problem Dean's mix is essentially the same in base form solvents, oils, and waxes sometimes tar or gum (usually spruce gum) is added as well
Turpentine seems to be the best solvent when working with wood for some reason wood sucks it up like a sponge
Great..
Lou, do you still have that pup from a few episodes back? I’d love to make it to one of these shows so,e day. Thanks for the video. Great info.
I think Lou should get himself a ships cat. Much more traditional.
Brian Prusa I was wondering same thing.
Could you cover the frames in Vaseline to protect them from the teak oil?
I would love to sail that boat beautiful but just looks fast
what name is the bedding compound you use
Interesting
How to make 19 minutes fly in a sec.That boat show.... isnt anyone under 50 interested in boats anymore? I would have been by far the youngest there :)
I thought: no way was that 19 mins. Until I checked.
When we grew up all our mothers wanted us out of the house so we were forced to find our fun outside. We knew there wasn’t anything better, than messing around with boats, but our kids don’t listen to us.
All those over 50s were under 50s at one point in their lives. Like today’s under-50s, they probably didn’t have the space, tools or time to do it before they were over 50.
I don't really have an interest in boats. I've never been on a boat. For some reason I'm still drawn to this channel to watch every episode. It's an awesome channel and I enjoy watching it but I'm still not sure why.
Yeah it's probably the craftsmanship, skill set, and a thirst for knowledge that's drawing you in. You didn't grow up around boats, admittedly an assumption on my part, so everything about the process, from design, to build, to operation is something new for you. The way he presents the information is both relaxing, and stimulating at the same time. You may not know it yet, but you very well may end up getting a boat and getting your feet wet, because of these videos. You might even begin to research building something simple, like a plywood Jon Boat to take out on a lake, or local stream.
John Boley Jr. You assume I'm productive. Thats nice, wrong, but nice.
It's the confidence that a master craftsman exudes. When a guy genuinely knows what he's talking about, he stands apart from the rest of the guys who are trying to figure it out.
Really riveting video! :D
Sorry!
Haha. Very punny!
👍
Why don't they use the peen end of the hammer to peen the rivets? That method has always produced greater metal displacement and holding power in my metal working experience, but I know nothing of wood and boats.
Lou is to boat building as Fred Dibnah is to steeple jacks.
What you referred to as "row locks", in New England we called them "oar locks".
To pretty to sail
That wherry is strictly for licking.
RATS! I was at Mystic the 4th of July when it was so hot, the 90s and at that point in time I never saw one of your videos. I would disagree with what the other fellow said about the boat like he build was comment place back in the old days. YEAH a boatman would build a $10, 000 boat to earn $500 a year. He would also put 10 different kinds of wood in the boat.
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