I really like the way you are getting the young'uns involved. You treat them with great respect, give them clear guidance and then let them get on with the job. It's a gift to them that you may not see but they will never forget. Actually I can tell that you do see.
Hear, hear... I was extremely fortune that my father treated treated me like Steve did Aaron. Teaching without lecturing, inspiring without pushing. Aaron will grow to an extremely capable young man.
I think we so often hear about "kids lack of respect" these days, but you get what you sow. And so often the cycle starts with us adult not showing the next generation respect in the first place. Watching Steve showing kindness and patience and you can see it reflected in aaron's attitude. kids need good role models and this young man is lucky enough to be surrounded by some of the best!
You know, I wonder if Aaron could get extra credit in school for all of the woodwork he has learned on the job? The math, use of tools, safety practices, work ethic and willingness to learn new tasks are all worth extra credit! Still praying for your mom and KP.
For sure. If his work ethic stays the same as he gets older, he's going to be a real asset to some company one day (or more likely, he'll be running the company). Also... he has a great name! 😏
I really like how Steve talks to Aaron. It might not sound important to many but how he positively instructs without talking down to Aaron like so many adults do to kids. Most of us adults do it unwittingly and with no bad meaning behind it but it can really mess with a young mind´s self confidence.
I can't wait to see Aaron standing on board when the Arabella is floating, knowing part of that boat have his mark on them. I hope when he is 80 Arabella is still crossing the seas carrying his boyhood dreams with her. And yes i might be a bit bias as he shares my name :) In fact watching him getting involved take me back to helping out my dad around the garden, house and car. I sure i had the same coat and i definitely had similar hair :). I have such good memories from those days. Building memories that are going to last a lifetime.
Hi Guys, All the best to KP for a speedy recovery. Re lamps for the boat: don't install screw -in lamps, anywhere on the boat. Use bayonet fittings. the screw-in type also screw out due to vibration, usually at the most inoportune times. Bayonet types do not. This is particularly important for indicator lamps and Nav lights. Also go with LEDs, cost a bit more but last HEAPS longer and are highly resistant to impact shock. Filament lamps really don't like being shaken or jarred. You can get surface mounted LED lamps that take up less room (depth) than lamp fittings. You can also get vertical "filament" LED lamps suitable for Nav lights that have great colour depth and can actually be used with clear glass (check local mav rules and insurance details before doing that though.) Good job on the inside trim for the port lights.
Agreed. It's also unbelievably annoying when you go to unscrew the bastard and a little corrosion locks the base in place and you break the cement that holds the glass to the base.
Also less heat wasted and far less power for LED lighting! There are great adapters that work well- no affiliation but look at Dr LED for marine conversions.
Nice job expanding Aaron's experiences, letting him build skills and confidence along the way. I always use a face shield with the grinder, and leather gloves with the wire wheel or small parts. The wool gloves with the wire wheel just looks like an accident waiting to happen. Still great content, as always.
Get well soon K.P.. Aaron..I call those little wires “cheek pokers”. Keep the item below center and it won’t kick back on ya. Be safe and thanks a bunch for your help. It’s a valuable experience that will pay dividends someday.
While Steve is the trooper we have come to know, continuing with good humour through the trials of building the boat to the launch date, we still hope for a quick and continued recovery for KP et al. Love to you all from London UK.
Yeah post Covid recovery can be rough. When i had it i was off for 4 weeks. When i went back to work i got home at 5... and was in bed by 6. The fatigue is real.
It took me five weeks to get over the worst part of COVID and 11 days in a hospital. About six months to feel hundred percent. Keep your head up kp activity helps sooner you can move around the better.
💙 I'm glad the little one is wearing the stocking face covering, & the eye protection. I'm sad that KP is still sick. 😢 💙 "Slow & steady, winns the race."
Hi Stephen, Just a thought... the butyl can be squished to achieve a seal, but the threaded ring will be restricted from doing so by friction, so some type of acrylic friendly, non melting lubricant between ring and acrylic may be necessary. Maybe using a little bead of easily removable silicone, wax or other non hardening material as a backup ? To keep it from fusing to threaded ring and threads some brass polish should serve as a release agent so they don't get fused together if a leak develops later as it will inevitably do... Look up flame polishing for the acrylics edges as well, to smooth off saw cuts &, sanding residue. Sorry KP's not up to her usual self, hope you recover soon and feel better than ever ! You can add an o ring to some of the bayonet type bulbs as a means of restricting moisture intrusion, it won't seal but can block some water/moisture ingress into sockets and surrounding fixtures... there is also water repelling Marine CRC spray or electrical protective greases you might plan for using...
On a warm day in the tropics, get out your deadlight ring tightening tool and give all the rings another turn. It's good practice with butyl for stanchions and others things as well.
Loved the final exchange with Aaron. He said, "I finished that one thing." Steve inspects the hook and says, "Not quite, you've gotta get all that green stuff off." What a good sport Aaron is. And I very much agree w/ the other comments that Steve is a natural teacher.
I think the young man did a great job cleaning the bronze parts. It is also nice to see that he is not afraid to get his hands dirty and likes to learn things. This will only benefit him in the future. greetings from the Netherlands
Butyl tape FTW! I’ve had great success with using it. Followed MaineSail’s wisdom and for through fittings oversized drilled, epoxy filled, redrilled and countersunk, then butyl.
Having had to service the lights on my old military boat; use some anti seize on the threads, then fill outer last thread gap with a dark grease rubbed in with a thumb, to keep the water out. Year's down the road you won't have to chisel the rings out from corrosion.
I have seen literally thousands of screws and windows and you name it embedded in boats with butyl tape used as waterproofing , and it seams to work very well
Hi Steve, love your approach to fitting and sealing the circular windows, they look great but before you finally fit them, how about putting them in the lathe and machining a nice chamfer on the edge of that lovely bronze. Cheers from the UK
Very creative problem solving on the deadlights/portals. I think the choice of Butyl tape makes a lot of sense. And like you said, if doesn't work (but I think it will), it's an easy fix/change. Prayers and healing vibes to your mom and KP!
Steve, Every step no matter how small is a step forward 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻. Hang in there mate! KP hope you are feeling better soon our best wishes for you to bounce back stronger than ever
Butyl tape is amazing stuff! I just rebedded the hatches on my boat. Works very well and lasts a long time. In the sailing community it's ubiquitous for hatches.
Given that the shapes of these ports are small to accommodate the limitations of glass, and that acrylic is many times stronger than glass (17 times, I just read to confirm), and polycarbonate is likely to scratch and get hazy/yellow from UV, acrylic is a great choice for a boat.
@@AcornToArabella I guess thats a good compromise. I only use PC for safety stuff, but whats the danger here? Water on a small area doesn´t have much force behind it and even if its break its easy to temporarily fix.
I just caught all the way up! I started binge watching following the Today show episode. What a great story and I know have to wait a whole week to watch the next episode. Congratulations on a super successful channel and excited to follow this project. Also, praying for recovery for KP and successful treatment for Steve's mom.
Acrylic may be in incredibly tough, but in comparison with glass, it's not very scratch resistant. I fear that in a marine environment the acrylic would 'fog' quite quickly. Of course, you may feel that the deadlights going opaque is not a problem in this application. PS Love the channel, hope all goes well with your Mum and the run up to launch. Jon
The acrylic will scratch and may degrade to the point of being translucent, but never opaque. Considering that Steve had to buy the acrylic, he could have alternatively bought automotive safety glass, cut to shape.
Steven, I think you made a wise call on replacing the glass. While you could likely have a local shop make some safety or tempered lenses, Lex an should do the trick.
Lexan isn’t great on a boat-easily scratched and damaged by UV, as I’ve said in numerous comments, but acrylic is a very good option on boats because it’s resistant to both. -Anne
I've gotten a few things from superbrightleds in the past and been happy with them. Solidly built and super bright. 🙂 If you haven't found a recommended light levels chart yet, I have also been glad to have one of those to reference. I'd also suggest getting two fixtures that can be operated independently (in addition to whatever nightlight situation you're planning) in places where you'll be doing fiddly tasks like the kitchen and workbench. And finally, having the option to make the mechanical area with the diesel/etc real bright with well diffused fixtures will be worth it. Well diffused so it doesn't hurt your eyes to have it directly behind the part you're working on and plenty bright because using a portable light in tight spaces always sucks. You'll probably have more adjustable lighting units than most people for filming purposes, but still.
By the time you read this, you will probably be done scrubbing the bronze with the wire wheel. But I would like to offer a really good solution for restoring old bronze hardware. I have used this method on many pieces myself, and they always come out looking like new. I get lots of compliments from folks who see the pieces. Use the chemical method, instead of the mechanical method. I use a product called CLR. You can buy it at any hardware store in gallon jugs. Pour a 50/50 mixture with water into any plastic bucket (do not use a metal bucket). Then throw your bronze pieces into the bucket of CLR solution so that the liquid covers over the top of everything in the bucket. Wait 24 to 48 hrs. then remove your bronze pieces from the bucket and use a red scotch bright pad to hand scrub the piece. Wear rubber gloves. The pieces will look like dull copper when removed from the solution. The green oxidation will be gone from every surface, even screw threads, and tiny ridges and holes that you can't get with a wire brush. The scotch bright will polish up the dull copper into shiny copper. Rinse the pieces in fresh water, then dry off with clean rags. All your pieces will look new, and if you don't wax them, they will eventually patina over time. You will discover this is a real time saver when you have a lot of bronze pieces to restore. Give it a try :)
Steve, because of the ring retention of the glass in your deadlights, i would bet you could get excellent performance from a suitably sized o-ring in place of the butyl. That said i think the butyl will hold up fine for you
Laminated structures with the layer edges offset, if possible, are the most damage-resistant structures, since damager to one layer does not spread to the next unless the force is is overwhelming. Thus, for things exposed to potential damage, try to make them out of several thinner layers of material (same or different), bonded or free-floating, to stop complete damage from the front to the rear. Just a thought.
For sealing the deadlights I might have gone for an x-profile o-ring from McMaster-Carr. I fear the butyl is gonna warm up in summer and seep for a while and may be difficult to completely remove from the acrylic. The actual marine version of the deadlight would have come with the inner flange, but that's masterful router work.
Things are looking great, and I hope K.P. continues to recover. The brain fog and fatigue can really last for a while, and it's maddening as hell but rest is the key.
The early part of the video today I felt the lose of PK and her helping hands. Thanks for the end message. Between being short handed, snow, and mom under the weather your load heavy at this point. I'm praying for you and your family. GOD BLESS!
KP-If consistent with your food preferences chicken soup is doggone near miraculous. Got me through long COVID and back on my feet. Would love to have some sent to you via one of the great Jewish delis in NY. Something you would enjoy? In any event losts of bed rest, good nutrition, and visits from a sweet dog will get you through this in time. Keeping good thoughts for you.
“And without scrap it’s crap” . I love when Steve quotes from woodworker’s scriptures.
I really like the way you are getting the young'uns involved. You treat them with great respect, give them clear guidance and then let them get on with the job. It's a gift to them that you may not see but they will never forget. Actually I can tell that you do see.
Hear, hear... I was extremely fortune that my father treated treated me like Steve did Aaron. Teaching without lecturing, inspiring without pushing. Aaron will grow to an extremely capable young man.
I think we so often hear about "kids lack of respect" these days, but you get what you sow. And so often the cycle starts with us adult not showing the next generation respect in the first place.
Watching Steve showing kindness and patience and you can see it reflected in aaron's attitude. kids need good role models and this young man is lucky enough to be surrounded by some of the best!
Steve is definitely teaching and inspiring Aaron. This is the best kind of educational experience because it makes a kid eager to learn.
I love seeing adults showing the youth of today, useful trades that will help them throughout life. They are the future, and we need to teach them.
You know, I wonder if Aaron could get extra credit in school for all of the woodwork he has learned on the job? The math, use of tools, safety practices, work ethic and willingness to learn new tasks are all worth extra credit! Still praying for your mom and KP.
If i were a school teacher I would certainly do that. But he is probably home schooled.
He's should be able to.. you'd think! They should definitely look into it.
Most of the truly valuable things I've learned in life have been outside of school.
He should be getting COOP credits!
For sure. If his work ethic stays the same as he gets older, he's going to be a real asset to some company one day (or more likely, he'll be running the company).
Also... he has a great name! 😏
I really like how Steve talks to Aaron. It might not sound important to many but how he positively instructs without talking down to Aaron like so many adults do to kids.
Most of us adults do it unwittingly and with no bad meaning behind it but it can really mess with a young mind´s self confidence.
Confidence and respect!
Steve is so good with Aaron. A natural teacher. Aaron is so fortunate!
Thanks for saying so. 🙌
I can't wait to see Aaron standing on board when the Arabella is floating, knowing part of that boat have his mark on them. I hope when he is 80 Arabella is still crossing the seas carrying his boyhood dreams with her. And yes i might be a bit bias as he shares my name :)
In fact watching him getting involved take me back to helping out my dad around the garden, house and car. I sure i had the same coat and i definitely had similar hair :). I have such good memories from those days.
Building memories that are going to last a lifetime.
Thank you so much for sharing your memory!
Hi Guys, All the best to KP for a speedy recovery. Re lamps for the boat: don't install screw -in lamps, anywhere on the boat. Use bayonet fittings. the screw-in type also screw out due to vibration, usually at the most inoportune times. Bayonet types do not. This is particularly important for indicator lamps and Nav lights. Also go with LEDs, cost a bit more but last HEAPS longer and are highly resistant to impact shock. Filament lamps really don't like being shaken or jarred. You can get surface mounted LED lamps that take up less room (depth) than lamp fittings. You can also get vertical "filament" LED lamps suitable for Nav lights that have great colour depth and can actually be used with clear glass (check local mav rules and insurance details before doing that though.)
Good job on the inside trim for the port lights.
Bayonets FTW
Agreed. It's also unbelievably annoying when you go to unscrew the bastard and a little corrosion locks the base in place and you break the cement that holds the glass to the base.
Also less heat wasted and far less power for LED lighting! There are great adapters that work well- no affiliation but look at Dr LED for marine conversions.
installation is 9/10's of the law.
Nice job expanding Aaron's experiences, letting him build skills and confidence along the way.
I always use a face shield with the grinder, and leather gloves with the wire wheel or small parts. The wool gloves with the wire wheel just looks like an accident waiting to happen.
Still great content, as always.
I agree... Those gloves made me very nervous.
Very best wishes to KP for a speedy recovery.
Hope KP is feeling better soon!
Get well soon K.P.. Aaron..I call those little wires “cheek pokers”. Keep the item below center and it won’t kick back on ya. Be safe and thanks a bunch for your help. It’s a valuable experience that will pay dividends someday.
While Steve is the trooper we have come to know, continuing with good humour through the trials of building the boat to the launch date, we still hope for a quick and continued recovery for KP et al. Love to you all from London UK.
Hope K.P will be ok and that they will make a full recovery ❤️
reading data sheets for research… I can feel the pain.
Yeah post Covid recovery can be rough. When i had it i was off for 4 weeks. When i went back to work i got home at 5... and was in bed by 6. The fatigue is real.
Get well soon KP! Don't push yourself too hard until you're sure you're well again :)
It took me five weeks to get over the worst part of COVID and 11 days in a hospital. About six months to feel hundred percent. Keep your head up kp activity helps sooner you can move around the better.
Glad you’re on the mend!
That kid is indispensable.👏👏
💙 I'm glad the little one is wearing the stocking face covering, & the eye protection.
I'm sad that KP is still sick. 😢 💙
"Slow & steady, winns the race."
Best thing about Friday: a cup of coffee and an A2A video.
#a2acoffeeclub ☕️☕️☕️
Great call on the Butyl tape! Ruth and Garrett of Salt and Tar used it all over their boat for bedding and seems to be doing well.
Aaron gets my vote for who you leave Arabella to in your will.
Steve. You're awesome. 😁👍
Aaron. You've really grown up and become a great team member, keep up the good work. 😀👍
KP. Just get better. 🙂👍
Hi Stephen, Just a thought... the butyl can be squished to achieve a seal, but the threaded ring will be restricted from doing so by friction, so some type of acrylic friendly, non melting lubricant between ring and acrylic may be necessary. Maybe using a little bead of easily removable silicone, wax or other non hardening material as a backup ? To keep it from fusing to threaded ring and threads some brass polish should serve as a release agent so they don't get fused together if a leak develops later as it will inevitably do... Look up flame polishing for the acrylics edges as well, to smooth off saw cuts &, sanding residue.
Sorry KP's not up to her usual self, hope you recover soon and feel better than ever ! You can add an o ring to some of the bayonet type bulbs as a means of restricting moisture intrusion, it won't seal but can block some water/moisture ingress into sockets and surrounding fixtures... there is also water repelling Marine CRC spray or electrical protective greases you might plan for using...
On a warm day in the tropics, get out your deadlight ring tightening tool and give all the rings another turn. It's good practice with butyl for stanchions and others things as well.
👍
@@AcornToArabella Bro use plumbing TEFLON TAPE around the deadlight ring when screwing in👍👌 💯 !!! (just like a shower head or faucet).
All the best wishes for KP and your mom. And for you, Steve, because you are in the middle of all of that. Stay strong!
Loved the final exchange with Aaron. He said, "I finished that one thing." Steve inspects the hook and says, "Not quite, you've gotta get all that green stuff off." What a good sport Aaron is. And I very much agree w/ the other comments that Steve is a natural teacher.
Good morning from tasmania Australia, keep up the good work.
Loved this video. Very awesome little jig you made for the Deadlight beauty ring!
Arabella's deadlights are remarkably well and solidly made for a decorative item. Very cleverly sourced, Steve.
I think the young man did a great job cleaning the bronze parts.
It is also nice to see that he is not afraid to get his hands dirty and likes to learn things.
This will only benefit him in the future.
greetings from the Netherlands
Hang in there KP. I had it before anyone knew much about it... kicked me pretty hard. But I eventually came back to full speed.
Glad you’re feeling better, Jim!
Butyl tape FTW! I’ve had great success with using it. Followed MaineSail’s wisdom and for through fittings oversized drilled, epoxy filled, redrilled and countersunk, then butyl.
Good to hear!
Having had to service the lights on my old military boat; use some anti seize on the threads, then fill outer last thread gap with a dark grease rubbed in with a thumb, to keep the water out. Year's down the road you won't have to chisel the rings out from corrosion.
👍nice tip.
Nice!
Excellent tunes Ben, laidback listening with a doobie
It is so satisfying to watch you building this boat. I can hardly wait to see it's first sail.
really hope KP doesnt have long covid, best of luck to them!
Get well soon K.P.! ♥
I have seen literally thousands of screws and windows and you name it embedded in boats with butyl tape used as waterproofing , and it seams to work very well
Nice!
Covid totally sucks!! Sending positive thoughts to KP for a speedy recovery and the avoidance of long Covid.
Hi Steve, love your approach to fitting and sealing the circular windows, they look great but before you finally fit them, how about putting them in the lathe and machining a nice chamfer on the edge of that lovely bronze. Cheers from the UK
Cheers!
happy sailing one day SOON!!!
At the end of the project, how about a t-shirt with all of Steve's "titles" from the closing credits...
That’d be quite the thing!
This kid sis going places when he grows up. Hope this give him interest in boat building
He’s got lots of interests, which takes a person places too!
So good to see just a bit of KP
That's so cool that you let that young feller help! :)
Get well soon KP!
Goood noon my lovely A2A crew. I hope your friday is going swimmingly!
Edit: Also all the best to KP and a fast and good recovery!
Happy Friday Nicholas!
Chin up lass!
It will pass..every little victory counts.
🙂
Thanks for the update guys.
Wishing KP and family all the best!
We use butyl tape all the time to seal up leaks in our old plastic boat. Great stuff, we call it schmoo
Schmooooo! Neat!
Very creative problem solving on the deadlights/portals. I think the choice of Butyl tape makes a lot of sense. And like you said, if doesn't work (but I think it will), it's an easy fix/change. Prayers and healing vibes to your mom and KP!
Thanks, J Ryan!
Steve,
Every step no matter how small is a step forward 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻. Hang in there mate!
KP hope you are feeling better soon our best wishes for you to bounce back stronger than ever
Good morning Akiva and Crew 😻😸😺
Happy Friday!
that was the best jigsaw circle ive ever seen
Lotsa practice!
Butyl tape is amazing stuff! I just rebedded the hatches on my boat. Works very well and lasts a long time. In the sailing community it's ubiquitous for hatches.
It is!
I would go with Butyl as well, but Polycarbonate instead of Acrylic. PC doesn’t break.
Given that the shapes of these ports are small to accommodate the limitations of glass, and that acrylic is many times stronger than glass (17 times, I just read to confirm), and polycarbonate is likely to scratch and get hazy/yellow from UV, acrylic is a great choice for a boat.
@@AcornToArabella I guess thats a good compromise. I only use PC for safety stuff, but whats the danger here? Water on a small area doesn´t have much force behind it and even if its break its easy to temporarily fix.
I just caught all the way up! I started binge watching following the Today show episode. What a great story and I know have to wait a whole week to watch the next episode. Congratulations on a super successful channel and excited to follow this project. Also, praying for recovery for KP and successful treatment for Steve's mom.
All I heard at 18:55 was Norm Abrams saying, "There's no more important safety rule than to wear these, safety glasses."
Acrylic may be in incredibly tough, but in comparison with glass, it's not very scratch resistant. I fear that in a marine environment the acrylic would 'fog' quite quickly. Of course, you may feel that the deadlights going opaque is not a problem in this application. PS Love the channel, hope all goes well with your Mum and the run up to launch. Jon
Lexan’s the culprit for fogging (crazing) but this UV and scratch resistant Acrylic is especially for this sort of application.
The acrylic will scratch and may degrade to the point of being translucent, but never opaque. Considering that Steve had to buy the acrylic, he could have alternatively bought automotive safety glass, cut to shape.
Feel better KP! Long covid is a buggar. Took me a few weeks to get back to normalcy and 3 months for my sense of smell to fully return.
Glad you’re doing better, William!
Your 2023 is going to smooth out Steve -forward! Those lights look great.
KP; sorry you are ill, and my wish for you is a rapid and full recovery!
Steven, I think you made a wise call on replacing the glass. While you could likely have a local shop make some safety or tempered lenses, Lex an should do the trick.
Lexan isn’t great on a boat-easily scratched and damaged by UV, as I’ve said in numerous comments, but acrylic is a very good option on boats because it’s resistant to both. -Anne
Really appreciate the time you spend with Aaron(?)-- nice coaching and use of tools!
Interesting project--nicely done!
Prayers for KP and your Mom!
I've gotten a few things from superbrightleds in the past and been happy with them. Solidly built and super bright. 🙂 If you haven't found a recommended light levels chart yet, I have also been glad to have one of those to reference. I'd also suggest getting two fixtures that can be operated independently (in addition to whatever nightlight situation you're planning) in places where you'll be doing fiddly tasks like the kitchen and workbench. And finally, having the option to make the mechanical area with the diesel/etc real bright with well diffused fixtures will be worth it. Well diffused so it doesn't hurt your eyes to have it directly behind the part you're working on and plenty bright because using a portable light in tight spaces always sucks. You'll probably have more adjustable lighting units than most people for filming purposes, but still.
Thanks for the tips!
Butyl becomes much more pliable with heat! We've used it for headlights and it makes an excellent seal. Nice job Steve
I know this won’t get read, but Steve build the boat how you want to. You don’t need to justify your choices for Arabella. She’ll be yours for life. ❤
Hey hey Paul, we read them all. Thanks so much. -Anne
@@AcornToArabella thanks for the reply. 😀
Good morning 'bella fam! Happy Friday! ☕
Happy Friday, Ryan!
Great progress! KP is such a trooper! Working from their sickbed! Tell them not to rush recovery. 💕🙏👏
By the time you read this, you will probably be done scrubbing the bronze with the wire wheel. But I would like to offer a really good solution for restoring old bronze hardware. I have used this method on many pieces myself, and they always come out looking like new. I get lots of compliments from folks who see the pieces.
Use the chemical method, instead of the mechanical method. I use a product called CLR. You can buy it at any hardware store in gallon jugs. Pour a 50/50 mixture with water into any plastic bucket (do not use a metal bucket). Then throw your bronze pieces into the bucket of CLR solution so that the liquid covers over the top of everything in the bucket. Wait 24 to 48 hrs. then remove your bronze pieces from the bucket and use a red scotch bright pad to hand scrub the piece. Wear rubber gloves. The pieces will look like dull copper when removed from the solution. The green oxidation will be gone from every surface, even screw threads, and tiny ridges and holes that you can't get with a wire brush. The scotch bright will polish up the dull copper into shiny copper. Rinse the pieces in fresh water, then dry off with clean rags. All your pieces will look new, and if you don't wax them, they will eventually patina over time. You will discover this is a real time saver when you have a lot of bronze pieces to restore. Give it a try :)
Mr Steve, I enjoyed the dissertation on the benefits of toilet bowel wax. I like when you explain your thought process, while continuing to work.
Hang in there KP! Wishing you a quick recovery!
Get to feeling better KP! You're an inspiration!
Steve, because of the ring retention of the glass in your deadlights, i would bet you could get excellent performance from a suitably sized o-ring in place of the butyl. That said i think the butyl will hold up fine for you
Prayers for KP, love you all.
Wishing KP a full recovery. Also - ONLY use leather gloves on a wire brush wheel. Never cloth.
3 weeks is a long time to be sick. Praying for your speedy recovery KP.
Laminated structures with the layer edges offset, if possible, are the most damage-resistant structures, since damager to one layer does not spread to the next unless the force is is overwhelming. Thus, for things exposed to potential damage, try to make them out of several thinner layers of material (same or different), bonded or free-floating, to stop complete damage from the front to the rear. Just a thought.
Best wishes to KP for your recovery. We miss you on the channel.
For sealing the deadlights I might have gone for an x-profile o-ring from McMaster-Carr. I fear the butyl is gonna warm up in summer and seep for a while and may be difficult to completely remove from the acrylic. The actual marine version of the deadlight would have come with the inner flange, but that's masterful router work.
Good Morning from Sandwich , MA
Happy Friday, Bud!
Feel better KP, thank you for trucking on Steve. You'll get there!
Good morning guys, great way to start another Friday with A2A. Thanks Ben.
Happy Friday, Tom!
Sorry for all your trouble Steve
Things are looking great, and I hope K.P. continues to recover. The brain fog and fatigue can really last for a while, and it's maddening as hell but rest is the key.
Happy Friday 🎉🥳
Happy Friday, Harold!
The early part of the video today I felt the lose of PK and her helping hands. Thanks for the end message. Between being short handed, snow, and mom under the weather your load heavy at this point. I'm praying for you and your family. GOD BLESS!
Thanks, Michael.
Please send best wishes for a speedy recovery to KP!
all the best to KP! Hope to see you up and well soon! the channel is not the same without you ;-)
feel better KP
Excellent stuff bro
Put Teflon tape on the threaded part of those portholes to help give water tight seal
Thought the same thing!!!
Get well soon KP, I had Covid and it was awful and along time to recover . My getup and go just went. Thanks for the video Steve .
Hope you’re feeling better, Chris!
Hey KP! You are sorely missed. Get well immediately!
Get well soon KP. Extended recovery from illnesses are exhausting.
Love you KP
Those dead lights will look great. The bedding for them looks very good. Progress is being made. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day.🙂🙂
Have a great day and happy Friday, Glen!
Good Morning y'all
Mornin’, Mark!
KP-If consistent with your food preferences chicken soup is doggone near miraculous. Got me through long COVID and back on my feet. Would love to have some sent to you via one of the great Jewish delis in NY. Something you would enjoy? In any event losts of bed rest, good nutrition, and visits from a sweet dog will get you through this in time. Keeping good thoughts for you.
Get Well KP! A perfect time for the Star Trek Marathon!! DD
Ooo that’d be something I’d do too. 😊 -Anne