Lou is solid gold! Cuts through all the fluff and gets right to the point. And the Aircraft engineer was a character to be sure. One of my favourite episodes no doubt.
There are only a few of the old wooden boat shipwrights still doing it for a living. My father in law did a lot of work on wooden fishing boats in the early part of his career, and now he is nearing retirement. There will always be people building and repairing wooden boats as long as there is somebody willing to pay extra to own a wooden boat. But the last generation of shipwrights to know them as ordinary working craft is vanishing.
@@GregHartSk8er You're in plentiful company! Another furniture maker here, I've learned so much from Louis. He's especially opened my mind to working with other materials besides my typical wood and steel--like carbon and kevlar, which I never would have even thought of before. And yes, every Furniture Maker I know is familiar with Louis Sauzedde, and the few airplane builders I know too. There's so much crossover between these crafts. Best, @HoneyOnWales
One of the great things about the internet is delivering great stories to the masses. What is even better is when TRUE MASTER CRAFTSMEN, like Lou and Mark, are so inspired to take time from their personal lives and come down to discuss one-on-one with you about your build ! WONDERFUL !!
The parallels he draws are very interesting. And he's a typical geek - insatiable curiosity to learn new stuff whatever it is and excited about discovering new stuff. People like him build things that don't collapse or fall apart.
I've been a fan of Lou's for a while. A lot of his tricks work for land lubbers as well. Friday morning coffee with the crew of Arabella is a weekly treat. Stay well and happy, y'all.
Lou is the man....loved his careful input. But you need to keep him safe at this time...people like him are an international treasure so Stay Safe and keep all our hero's safe. Big shout out to Captain Brett Crozier a real seaman and a hero to his crew.
glad the model boat is still being used as a teaching tool! I had the same issues when I put the planks on it too. Of course my longest plank was 18 inches and 1/16 of an inch thick. :) Have fun, Be Safe!
Modeling and prototyping is essential in design scaling. Many avoid that process, thinking it takes away valuable build time. Au contraire. It saves time and heartache.
Aircraft are not only built in much the same way as boats; many of them are measured the same way as well. Every point on a Boeing can be located and described according to station lines, water lines, butt lines, etc. Boeing didn't see any need to reinvent the wheel... They lifted their entire system of measurement straight from centuries of ship lofting because it works, and at the time there was still an extant workforce accustomed to using that system.
I am delighted that you guys got Lou to help you line off your planking. It has seemed to me for a while that you were "climbing the stem" too quickly with your plank widths and you were having too much edge-set aft. I have been saying "Stealers" under my breath for a little while now but haven't been able to really get a view of your planking lines where I felt I could say something. Anyway, you'll be fine and I agree with Lou you guys are doing a great job. Good-on-ya. Stay safe.
Lou's a LEGEND. So glad he advised you. Your planking was so difficult and slow I despaired you'd ever get it done. This should speed things up quite a bit. On to binge watching...
Lou's 'magic line' makes perfect sense. Everything in life is about the path of least resistance, even if we don't like it some times. More than anywhere, in structures, that, applies. And in some cases, it applies with a vengeance, at least in my area of work. I've seen many a structures that gave way because round about paths were taken to substitute the path in search of aesthetic purposes. Different game for a boat, of course, but the 'magic line' is a very good thumb rule, and it gives aesthetically pleasing results too, even just taken as a reference rather than a rule.
A classic case of a structure that would have given way, or which could not be built to stand up, is the Sydney Opera House. The architect's concept of the roofs resembling the sails on the harbour was brilliant, but their structure was too shallow. If it had been built to the original design, the whole internal space above the vertical walls would have been full of a network of steel just to stop the whole thing collapsing. The consulting engineers changed the shape of the "sails", making them taller, so that the stress lines ran through the roof fabric. I personally think that the engineers' revised roof profile looks better anyway.
Now, don't let this go to your head, but Lou confirmed that you two are doing an awesome job. What all your followers here knew already ! But to get such an appreciation from an Ol' Seaman like Lou is quite something !! Best of luck guys through the Covid19 storm !
I am not a boat builder, but it seems very fortuitous Lou Sauzedde came when he did. Your oak planking, while a tedious job, may give Arabella more strength in a critical area than incorporating stealers in those spots would have. Lou is very skilled and refreshingly humble about his considerable knowledge. Thanks for the great videos!
Naah. Done right, Stealers are in no way a structural weak point. In fact, on a more extreme hull shape with say a long transom overhang and deep built down keel you pretty much have to use stealers.
Great episode! While watching Lou share his wisdom and experience with you, I visualized, many years forward, when you’ll be sharing your wisdom and experience with some young builders...and the wheel of life keeps turning. Thanks for an amazing story.
Pretty cool how Lou with his vast experience can show up and alter the direction of the planking. He and all of the videos he’s been a part of have always been thoroughly enjoyable. He’s a very wise man when it comes to wooden boat building.
now i been binge watching this series of films for over a week and have to say it warms my heart - i'm no sailor nor a boat builder, yes i have looked at pretty white clean plastic boats and thought they looked great, i have been on and sailed a small wooden boat which at first i scoffed at how old it looked, but, and i can say i have done it and enjoyed it to a degree - watching these guys do what they have done, learning on the hop, bringing skills together and taking on board all that everyone has to offer is something else, its a massive undertaking, guys your work is something to be massively proud of, and when i see a couple of very well experienced guys from two massive trades in both boat building and aviation, it says so much about what you are doing, what you have learnt, your mistakes and the way you can think around and sort out the problems, you can see how the experts feel about what you are doing, it rightfully puts the icing on the cake, and it puts all them haters in their place, delete them, how can anyone not appreciate the love and thought that goes into creating a masterpiece of engineering, amazing work guys, keep it going having made a few things myself, restored a few projects of my own, isn't it funny how you view your work, look at each piece later and think how much effort went into making that, the decisions are endless, at least you have pretty much all of it recorded for the future
I don’t have any experience with boats, I’m from the prairies, but I do like to build things...and for the last 10-15 years have been building in wood...which drew me to this channel. My next build will be a wood plane and then maybe a boat. Why I like this channel is your explanation of things. I didn’t really know what Lou was talking about, your explanation was awesome.
Glad to see your getting professional advice from Lou during planking. Been working with Lou and following his boat building and repair for the past thirty years.
I have watched every episode from the acorn stage. I do think you all need to delay the planking "party" and go it slow just the two...The real social distance stage is not in place there yet...but the next stage is total lockdown and it has to happen. So keep yourselves and all those great old-timers who you need to help you finish. Keep Safe... Greetings from locked down Ireland...love your project boys ..
Paddywhacker Guy I would thoroughly agree with this comment guys, I think you will be putting everyone in danger by having the party at present. Especially the older guys who may have underlying health issues , the virus may come from any where members of the party are travelling from in the greater US
Being an aircraft mechanic is a fix all position. It's amazing and I appreciate the capability I have gained. Mostly it's all law and code. So even if you have never done a job, you learn how to learn it. You research the problem and you do the job. It's a lot like you guys. Your a fixer. No matter what it is you fix it. I am now writing software because no one else could come up with a fix for a problem. Keep up your great work!
I used to have a boss who liked to complain that we were all a bunch of "rules lawyers" or some such. Well yeah, that's part of the job description. He didn't mind that the day he handed me an inch or so of manual procedures, to see if there was any reason we couldn't do a task that was being asked of us.
Hi there from germany! My son and I are always watching your videos to have a good start into the weekend. He doesn't know any english and I have to translate. We figured that you explain more and more with each episode (sometimes redundant) and show less off the actual work and process. It wold be wounderfull to see more of that, even setbacks are very nice (and educative) to watch. Keep up the good work, maintian your enthusiasm for this fantastic boat! Thanks a lot!
Win for the old guys with real experience. Makes perfect sense. Save u wipper snappers a boatload of heart ache, sweat and probably tears. Have seen Joes videos years ago. Very cool to see him on your project.
Like Lou, my heart skips watching you guys with your project! Our dying trade still has some life and the knowledge is being passed on, its a gift to watch it happen!
Please reconsider the planking party. Thank you. You both have set such a good example on many other things. Add this to the list! Stay safe...love the channel!
Thinking on the fly...! Fantastic boat - I can’t wait to see her on the sea...! - I have sailed my families Ingrid around the Hawaiian Isles - the best boat on the open ocean, in heavy seas. Magical times in my life
Lou has forgotten more about boat building than most people will ever learn. I know y’all realize how lucky you are to have him in such close proximity. I hope I can meet him in person after all this is over - followed both channels for a long time. Good luck and stay safe!
Steve, thank you for the explanation. At about 11:32 it all made sense. I know you and Lou spent a lot of time talking and you spent a lot of tine thinking how to explain and Yes it was an awesome explanation of what needs to be done
It gives me such a buzz to see my favorite boatbuilding blogs all working together like this. I watched all Lou's videos. It really is one big family. 😊
I just absolutely adore Louie. I’m sad he isn’t putting out videos like he has in the past. I’m so happy to see him there with you guys. You are doing amazing work. Please keep it up.
Lou in your boat shed. Dang! it's like Keith Richards getting to go play with Chuck Berry. Actually knew this episode was coming and would have liked to seen more of what he said and showed. Rock on Fellas!
It was a pleasure to see the interest from your guests I have enjoyed several of Lee’s projects, and Seeing someone from a different back ground looking at the riveting process. I’m restoring a 1965 fiberglass run about. And a planning a stitch and glue project next. This project has been fun to watch and learn from. Keep it up. Stay healthy with the current issues we are all facing.
Btw the newish intro song has grown on me. I used to not like it but I find it unique but also alot like this old House ish. Which in the these times is quite comforting and something I look forward to each week. So thank you.
What a surprise to see Lou and you guys together in the same video. I like your videos and have followed it and I also have followed Lou's video too. Take care of you guys,be careful now when the corona virus is on. God blessed you and protect you.
It’s cedar time!! Cool to see the boat building community hanging w/each other..Lou’s the man. Been enjoying his channel for awhile (as well as yours). #stayhomeOhio (still here)
While the whole episode was nothing short of riveting (no throwing of tomatoes, please), seeing the old massive cast iron thickness planer was the biggest thrill of the video. As a fan and user of old cast iron tools and machinery, I really enjoyed seeing the cedar planks running through it. Kudos to Lou for pitching with his wisdom and to you two for the wisdom to seek him out. Interesting perspective from an aviation pro as well. I've bucked a few rivets but nothing like that huge casting he talked about.
Great to see Lou on your build. He has great skills, and you guys will benefit for sure... hope the adjustments work out well. Take care of your folks and keep them well clear of covid-19. Boat is looking awesome, love your work.
I don't have nearly the experience that Mark does but I did spend several years in aviation. (I'm even from Oklahoma too) but I spent a good bit of time thinking about your riviting method and the use of copper and I totally agree that it is a very good solution for your application. Copper is malleable and even though it will work harden that is a non issue since the boating application does not see the vibration levels that an aviation application does so when combined with cost (economy) and ease of availability and use, I also believe it to be the correct material of choice. Keep up the good work.
Yup I have changed some 950 castings on 727’s in my early years at Eastern. It was interesting to hear his perspective on this process. To this day they identify locations on an aircraft fuselage by stations (frames), stringers, and height above the ground as water line.
Another similarity with boats is the requirement to design and build planes to handle regular expansion and contraction. The frame and skin needs to flex yet hold together.
Great job! It's so nice to get confirmation of your work, from a "old guy". Even though he is 60, and has to take naps, still a piece of mind at the end of the day. 👍👍👍👍😷
Great episode gentlemen, and it was nice to see Lou in there contributing to the effort. I think you will look back on the steeler concept and say “Thanks Lou”!
I love your expression at 3:07...building sometimes calls for very extreme patience...especially when you don't even get to finish your question before it gets answered lol...you guys rock!!! Keep up the great work!!!
Very nice to have Lou around and share his experience! I was concerned about the planking when i saw you lining off the hull, I only do wooden model ships (so i probably have no credibility here), but I use the same technique as Lou shared here. Those stealers make a huge difference for the ease and speed of planking.
I'm just a little surprised you guys didn’t get your hands on some edge setting clamps but that'a a good little innovation using the webbing straps. Took me a while to figure out what you guys meant by “magic line”. I've never had a name for it nor do I recall a name we used back in boat school other than a layout line. I was taught to start with that, somewhere around the LWL, then figure out the whole planking schedule. I mostly work on small boats but that’s pretty much what I still do. The rule of thumb I learned from Paul Gartside was “gain ground at the hood ends with your broads”, which achieves exactly what your stealers are doing. Keep up the good fight boys.
There’s no replacing experience. Being an old tech guy, we know the hazards and the tricks, and love to pay it forward. The more things change the more they stay the same.
Dear great Acorns. Oh WOW! Never heard anybody using the phrase "you know" more often than this old boat builder! 👍👌👏 But his great experiences have been very helpful obviously. Additionally he seems to be a nice guy too. It's always good to be able to participate on really good and proven experience. And to follow and appreciate them. Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all involved people.
I am enjoying watch you build a beautiful boat. Lou is the man! One suggestion I think you need a better air hammer for your rivets. Without getting into brand names look at length of stroke and blows per minute. Longer the stroke and lower the number of blows means harder hitting.
Yep, a real fan of Lou, ever since he built his working launch (I forget what he called it.) I watched every vid of it, just as I'm watching, and enjoying, every one of yours.
Wow! Louis is a leagend! That's so cool! Congrats on him help yah for a bit.goes to show how much respect you guys give the craft if you have gained the attention and help of Lou. So cool!
If it is possible, I liked this episode more than the others.Lou's advice will help, no doubt about it. Can't wait to see how much easier planking gets.
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Lou is solid gold! Cuts through all the fluff and gets right to the point.
And the Aircraft engineer was a character to be sure.
One of my favourite episodes no doubt.
What an honour to have Lou visit. Such a cool guy.
Lou is a National treasure. Id love to apprentice under him awhile. The amount of experience is incredible
Absolute master of the craft! I learnt SO much by simply watching his videos - I am a furniture maker and even so I took away a ton of valuable tips.
@@GregHartSk8er agreed. Carpenter here
There are only a few of the old wooden boat shipwrights still doing it for a living. My father in law did a lot of work on wooden fishing boats in the early part of his career, and now he is nearing retirement. There will always be people building and repairing wooden boats as long as there is somebody willing to pay extra to own a wooden boat. But the last generation of shipwrights to know them as ordinary working craft is vanishing.
@@GregHartSk8er You're in plentiful company! Another furniture maker here, I've learned so much from Louis. He's especially opened my mind to working with other materials besides my typical wood and steel--like carbon and kevlar, which I never would have even thought of before. And yes, every Furniture Maker I know is familiar with Louis Sauzedde, and the few airplane builders I know too. There's so much crossover between these crafts. Best, @HoneyOnWales
Lou is how I found this channel, and I'm glad he's come through the pandemic unscathed.
Honestly, I would love to watch all 7 hours of Lou's visit.
I think Lou is great. I love watching you build this boat. I think I would watch all 7 hors if Lou right with youl
Yeah boys.... put it up! Don’t need to fuss over the editing!
Yes, please. Can you edit a 1 hour version of Lou talking about your boat? Do you have enough footage?
One of the great things about the internet is delivering great stories to the masses. What is even better is when TRUE MASTER CRAFTSMEN, like Lou and Mark, are so inspired to take time from their personal lives and come down to discuss one-on-one with you about your build ! WONDERFUL !!
That info from the Boeing guy was rivetting. (I'll let myself out ...) 😊
Fastenating
I thought he nailed it
The parallels he draws are very interesting. And he's a typical geek - insatiable curiosity to learn new stuff whatever it is and excited about discovering new stuff. People like him build things that don't collapse or fall apart.
Agreed.
He squeezed alot in there with some flair too...
I've been a fan of Lou's for a while. A lot of his tricks work for land lubbers as well. Friday morning coffee with the crew of Arabella is a weekly treat. Stay well and happy, y'all.
Lou is the man....loved his careful input. But you need to keep him safe at this time...people like him are an international treasure so Stay Safe and keep all our hero's safe. Big shout out to Captain Brett Crozier a real seaman and a hero to his crew.
glad the model boat is still being used as a teaching tool! I had the same issues when I put the planks on it too. Of course my longest plank was 18 inches and 1/16 of an inch thick. :) Have fun, Be Safe!
Having a model is great both for the guys in building, and for us in getting demonstrations in a manageable scale. Thank you kindly.
Modeling and prototyping is essential in design scaling. Many avoid that process, thinking it takes away valuable build time. Au contraire. It saves time and heartache.
@@MaShcode it is also very relaxing! :)
WELCOME BACK LOUIS... hey guys you just created a new monster method !! ..deal with it ..there goes the old style of boat building ... GREAT JOB...
He’s right. You guys do indeed deserve a lot of credit for what you’ve been able to accomplish.
Aircraft are not only built in much the same way as boats; many of them are measured the same way as well. Every point on a Boeing can be located and described according to station lines, water lines, butt lines, etc. Boeing didn't see any need to reinvent the wheel... They lifted their entire system of measurement straight from centuries of ship lofting because it works, and at the time there was still an extant workforce accustomed to using that system.
That's very interesting.
I am delighted that you guys got Lou to help you line off your planking. It has seemed to me for a while that you were "climbing the stem" too quickly with your plank widths and you were having too much edge-set aft. I have been saying "Stealers" under my breath for a little while now but haven't been able to really get a view of your planking lines where I felt I could say something. Anyway, you'll be fine and I agree with Lou you guys are doing a great job. Good-on-ya. Stay safe.
Wow, Super high praises from Lou! I'm sure his visit has been one of the most special times in the boat cathedral!
Lou's a LEGEND. So glad he advised you. Your planking was so difficult and slow I despaired you'd ever get it done. This should speed things up quite a bit. On to binge watching...
Lou's 'magic line' makes perfect sense. Everything in life is about the path of least resistance, even if we don't like it some times. More than anywhere, in structures, that, applies. And in some cases, it applies with a vengeance, at least in my area of work. I've seen many a structures that gave way because round about paths were taken to substitute the path in search of aesthetic purposes.
Different game for a boat, of course, but the 'magic line' is a very good thumb rule, and it gives aesthetically pleasing results too, even just taken as a reference rather than a rule.
aserta ahhh, the classic architect vs engineer situation.
A classic case of a structure that would have given way, or which could not be built to stand up, is the Sydney Opera House. The architect's concept of the roofs resembling the sails on the harbour was brilliant, but their structure was too shallow. If it had been built to the original design, the whole internal space above the vertical walls would have been full of a network of steel just to stop the whole thing collapsing. The consulting engineers changed the shape of the "sails", making them taller, so that the stress lines ran through the roof fabric.
I personally think that the engineers' revised roof profile looks better anyway.
Now, don't let this go to your head, but Lou confirmed that you two are doing an awesome job.
What all your followers here knew already ! But to get such an appreciation from an Ol' Seaman like Lou is quite something !!
Best of luck guys through the Covid19 storm !
I am not a boat builder, but it seems very fortuitous Lou Sauzedde came when he did. Your oak planking, while a tedious job, may give Arabella more strength in a critical area than incorporating stealers in those spots would have. Lou is very skilled and refreshingly humble about his considerable knowledge. Thanks for the great videos!
Naah. Done right, Stealers are in no way a structural weak point. In fact, on a more extreme hull shape with say a long transom overhang and deep built down keel you pretty much have to use stealers.
I'll bet ARABELLA enjoyed chatting with Lou. Nice work with the build!
Great episode! While watching Lou share his wisdom and experience with you, I visualized, many years forward, when you’ll be sharing your wisdom and experience with some young builders...and the wheel of life keeps turning. Thanks for an amazing story.
Pretty cool how Lou with his vast experience can show up and alter the direction of the planking. He and all of the videos he’s been a part of have always been thoroughly enjoyable. He’s a very wise man when it comes to wooden boat building.
now i been binge watching this series of films for over a week and have to say it warms my heart - i'm no sailor nor a boat builder, yes i have looked at pretty white clean plastic boats and thought they looked great, i have been on and sailed a small wooden boat which at first i scoffed at how old it looked, but, and i can say i have done it and enjoyed it to a degree - watching these guys do what they have done, learning on the hop, bringing skills together and taking on board all that everyone has to offer is something else, its a massive undertaking, guys your work is something to be massively proud of, and when i see a couple of very well experienced guys from two massive trades in both boat building and aviation, it says so much about what you are doing, what you have learnt, your mistakes and the way you can think around and sort out the problems, you can see how the experts feel about what you are doing, it rightfully puts the icing on the cake, and it puts all them haters in their place, delete them, how can anyone not appreciate the love and thought that goes into creating a masterpiece of engineering, amazing work guys, keep it going
having made a few things myself, restored a few projects of my own, isn't it funny how you view your work, look at each piece later and think how much effort went into making that, the decisions are endless, at least you have pretty much all of it recorded for the future
I don’t have any experience with boats, I’m from the prairies, but I do like to build things...and for the last 10-15 years have been building in wood...which drew me to this channel. My next build will be a wood plane and then maybe a boat. Why I like this channel is your explanation of things. I didn’t really know what Lou was talking about, your explanation was awesome.
Glad to see your getting professional advice from Lou during planking. Been working with Lou and following his boat building and repair for the past thirty years.
I have watched every episode from the acorn stage. I do think you all need to delay the planking "party" and go it slow just the two...The real social distance stage is not in place there yet...but the next stage is total lockdown and it has to happen. So keep yourselves and all those great old-timers who you need to help you finish. Keep Safe... Greetings from locked down Ireland...love your project boys ..
Paddywhacker Guy I would thoroughly agree with this comment guys, I think you will be putting everyone in danger by having the party at present. Especially the older guys who may have underlying health issues , the virus may come from any where members of the party are travelling from in the greater US
This was all filmed a month ago.
Being an aircraft mechanic is a fix all position. It's amazing and I appreciate the capability I have gained. Mostly it's all law and code. So even if you have never done a job, you learn how to learn it. You research the problem and you do the job. It's a lot like you guys. Your a fixer. No matter what it is you fix it. I am now writing software because no one else could come up with a fix for a problem.
Keep up your great work!
I used to have a boss who liked to complain that we were all a bunch of "rules lawyers" or some such. Well yeah, that's part of the job description. He didn't mind that the day he handed me an inch or so of manual procedures, to see if there was any reason we couldn't do a task that was being asked of us.
Great seeing Lou. What an asset to have available to you guys. He's got so much experience and talent, it just oozes out of him.
Lou is a treasure. So glad he was able to give you some pointers. No matter what you will have a great boat. On to the next stage..
I finally understand what the magic line is about. Sometimes you need to see the problem to grasp the solution. Also, great explanation by Stephen!
Hi there from germany! My son and I are always watching your videos to have a good start into the weekend. He doesn't know any english and I have to translate. We figured that you explain more and more with each episode (sometimes redundant) and show less off the actual work and process. It wold be wounderfull to see more of that, even setbacks are very nice (and educative) to watch. Keep up the good work, maintian your enthusiasm for this fantastic boat! Thanks a lot!
Can't wait to see the stealer planking video. Thanks Lou. Your a treasure
Win for the old guys with real experience. Makes perfect sense. Save u wipper snappers a boatload of heart ache, sweat and probably tears.
Have seen Joes videos years ago. Very cool to see him on your project.
Lou... The Bob Ross of boat building
Hah, when worlds collide. I've been a Patreon of Louis' for a while now but only now catching up with Arabella. Awesome you got his input!
Like Lou, my heart skips watching you guys with your project! Our dying trade still has some life and the knowledge is being passed on, its a gift to watch it happen!
Lou! Good call on getting advise from the master.
Lou is a legend. His advice will serve you well. Keep up the great job.
Good to see Lou again.
Hey, it's Lou! Glad to see him around!
Please reconsider the planking party. Thank you. You both have set such a good example on many other things. Add this to the list! Stay safe...love the channel!
Always great to see Lou. Keep up the great work. Looking good.
Thinking on the fly...!
Fantastic boat - I can’t wait to see her on the sea...!
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I have sailed my families Ingrid around the Hawaiian Isles - the best boat on the open ocean, in heavy seas. Magical times in my life
God Bless Louis and his team for the content and inspiration. Love hearing everything he says. God Bless the boys, Arabella, and all who support them.
That guy is the best, you are so lucky having him visiting you.
Lou has forgotten more about boat building than most people will ever learn. I know y’all realize how lucky you are to have him in such close proximity. I hope I can meet him in person after all this is over - followed both channels for a long time. Good luck and stay safe!
Those steelers (sp?) at 18:45 are dead sexy! One of the most enjoyable episodes yet guys. Great editing, too...
Steve, thank you for the explanation. At about 11:32 it all made sense.
I know you and Lou spent a lot of time talking and you spent a lot of tine thinking how to explain and Yes it was an awesome explanation of what needs to be done
Great to see those good ol’ boys give you their seal of approval
Good to see Lou. Stay safe.
I wish you had let Lou do more of the teaching and explaining - he's a genius.
It gives me such a buzz to see my favorite boatbuilding blogs all working together like this. I watched all Lou's videos. It really is one big family. 😊
“I’m just glad to see it’s going on.” Good word Lou! We are ALL just glad to see it’s going on. Idol meets Arabella, keep up the great work guys.
I just absolutely adore Louie. I’m sad he isn’t putting out videos like he has in the past.
I’m so happy to see him there with you guys.
You are doing amazing work. Please keep it up.
Lou is such a genius - I really love watching him.
Thank you for including Mark's summation of aircraft riveting. His experience and expertise are indeed impressive.
Kevin Hornbuckle and every other commenter thinks he was a bullshitter!
SAMRODIAN On what basis?
Lou in your boat shed. Dang! it's like Keith Richards getting to go play with Chuck Berry. Actually knew this episode was coming and would have liked to seen more of what he said and showed. Rock on Fellas!
Your (Lou’s) explanation of the planking was really insightful. Top content as always.
Thanks for posting and sharing. Glad to hear that Lou was able to contribute to making thing go more simply with the addition of the stealers.
It was a pleasure to see the interest from your guests I have enjoyed several of Lee’s projects, and Seeing someone from a different back ground looking at the riveting process. I’m restoring a 1965 fiberglass run about. And a planning a stitch and glue project next. This project has been fun to watch and learn from. Keep it up. Stay healthy with the current issues we are all facing.
Btw the newish intro song has grown on me. I used to not like it but I find it unique but also alot like this old House ish. Which in the these times is quite comforting and something I look forward to each week. So thank you.
What a surprise to see Lou and you guys together in the same video. I like your videos and have followed it and I also have followed Lou's video too. Take care of you guys,be careful now when the corona virus is on. God blessed you and protect you.
Good episode, so exciting👍🏴
Great to Lou again!
It’s cedar time!! Cool to see the boat building community hanging w/each other..Lou’s the man. Been enjoying his channel for awhile (as well as yours).
#stayhomeOhio (still here)
I've watched Lou's builds maybe 2 + years ago. I'm amazed by RUclips's community.
While the whole episode was nothing short of riveting (no throwing of tomatoes, please), seeing the old massive cast iron thickness planer was the biggest thrill of the video. As a fan and user of old cast iron tools and machinery, I really enjoyed seeing the cedar planks running through it. Kudos to Lou for pitching with his wisdom and to you two for the wisdom to seek him out. Interesting perspective from an aviation pro as well. I've bucked a few rivets but nothing like that huge casting he talked about.
Great to see Lou on your build. He has great skills, and you guys will benefit for sure... hope the adjustments work out well. Take care of your folks and keep them well clear of covid-19. Boat is looking awesome, love your work.
Great to see Lou and all the other expertise you are getting - and giving! - as you progress. Keep it coming and stay safe!
Thank you for letting me know it was Friday, I don’t even know what day it is anymore
It can't get better than this.
I don't have nearly the experience that Mark does but I did spend several years in aviation. (I'm even from Oklahoma too) but I spent a good bit of time thinking about your riviting method and the use of copper and I totally agree that it is a very good solution for your application.
Copper is malleable and even though it will work harden that is a non issue since the boating application does not see the vibration levels that an aviation application does so when combined with cost (economy) and ease of availability and use, I also believe it to be the correct material of choice.
Keep up the good work.
Yup I have changed some 950 castings on 727’s in my early years at Eastern. It was interesting to hear his perspective on this process. To this day they identify locations on an aircraft fuselage by stations (frames), stringers, and height above the ground as water line.
Another similarity with boats is the requirement to design and build planes to handle regular expansion and contraction. The frame and skin needs to flex yet hold together.
Of course he had it backwards, Airplanes are built like boats. ;)
I have watched every video on Louis channel wish he were doing more of them. He truly has the gift of gab. Thanks for another great video be safe.
Great job! It's so nice to get confirmation of your work, from a "old guy". Even though he is 60, and has to take naps, still a piece of mind at the end of the day.
👍👍👍👍😷
Great episode gentlemen, and it was nice to see Lou in there contributing to the effort. I think you will look back on the steeler concept and say “Thanks Lou”!
I love your expression at 3:07...building sometimes calls for very extreme patience...especially when you don't even get to finish your question before it gets answered lol...you guys rock!!! Keep up the great work!!!
I thought that look was classic :)
Very nice to have Lou around and share his experience! I was concerned about the planking when i saw you lining off the hull, I only do wooden model ships (so i probably have no credibility here), but I use the same technique as Lou shared here. Those stealers make a huge difference for the ease and speed of planking.
I'm just a little surprised you guys didn’t get your hands on some edge setting clamps but that'a a good little innovation using the webbing straps. Took me a while to figure out what you guys meant by “magic line”. I've never had a name for it nor do I recall a name we used back in boat school other than a layout line. I was taught to start with that, somewhere around the LWL, then figure out the whole planking schedule. I mostly work on small boats but that’s pretty much what I still do. The rule of thumb I learned from Paul Gartside was “gain ground at the hood ends with your broads”, which achieves exactly what your stealers are doing. Keep up the good fight boys.
Many ways to skin a cat. Lou calls it the magic line, Bud MacIntosh the tuck batten.
Lovely hear Lou giving you the credit you so deserve!
Huh! Didn't think about similarities between Aircraft and Boat. Keel beam. Love having that knowledge. Thanks guys!
Awesome Lou made it intime👍
It was a pleasure listening to Lou. He has the same New England accent my dad had. Brings back pleasant memories....
This man helped my build my boat. He is a well of amazing ship building knowledge. I even had a human clamp named Joey help me build haha
Hope you guys are staying safe and healthy in these weird times.
There’s no replacing experience. Being an old tech guy, we know the hazards and the tricks, and love to pay it forward. The more things change the more they stay the same.
Boy I learned a lot, and it's only Friday. Great episode.
Another GREAT video. This was an exceptional one.
Dear great Acorns.
Oh WOW! Never heard anybody using the phrase "you know" more often than this old boat builder! 👍👌👏 But his great experiences have been very helpful obviously. Additionally he seems to be a nice guy too.
It's always good to be able to participate on really good and proven experience. And to follow and appreciate them.
Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health to all involved people.
LOU we just want to see that vhull work skiff!!!
I love Louis, I so wish we could still see him creating weekly
I am enjoying watch you build a beautiful boat. Lou is the man! One suggestion I think you need a better air hammer for your rivets. Without getting into brand names look at length of stroke and blows per minute. Longer the stroke and lower the number of blows means harder hitting.
Yep, a real fan of Lou, ever since he built his working launch (I forget what he called it.) I watched every vid of it, just as I'm watching, and enjoying, every one of yours.
Lou's a great showman, always leave them wanting more! Like that v bottomed skiff! RUclips should give you guys the old rates before admogedon
Lou has the most magic voice to listen too, every word.
I think the finished result will be stronger by not adding stealers in the oak section. Cheers
Wow! Louis is a leagend! That's so cool! Congrats on him help yah for a bit.goes to show how much respect you guys give the craft if you have gained the attention and help of Lou. So cool!
If it is possible, I liked this episode more than the others.Lou's advice will help, no doubt about it. Can't wait to see how much easier planking gets.
One of a few vids i watch that i hate to see it come to a end thanks guys
His comment on the wood quality in the boat seemed like an especially well-informed piece of praise. Another tremendous video - thanks!
Stephen -Alix -Love yous guys.
When your vids come out it makes my day!
Thank you.
Nikki
This channel is so awsome!!
...that beard though!! It spectacular!!