I just discovered your videos today June 25, 2023. Been in the boating industry / boatyard / marina in Connecticut, USA. my whole life. Keep up the great work ! Love the videos !
A lot of the old Tassie boats used copper rod driven into a snug hole for fastening large timbers..sometimes with the outer end threaded for a nut. Helped my old dad drive thousands! BUT a word of warning, if you bend one or otherwise stuff it up don't expect to get it out because once driven the grain of the timber locks onto them tight. Used to fix cabin sides on etc , sometimes with 4 to 5 foot long 5/8th inch rods. Good for rudder glue ups as well. I have one here that was pulled from a 130 year old hull and it is as good as the day it was driven. (I cut it out with an axe) 45 years ago. Great work to date, hope the shoulder heals soon.
I built coffee tables, stands, side tables, and all the legs out of Iron bark. Each piece feels like its heavier than the Titanic and you just cant scratch any of it. You can physically stand at the edge of the coffee table and it will not tip up, its that solid. Absolutely destroyed all my powered wood working tools, the saw and blade would scream in mercy! Hard to work with but so satisfying in the finished product.
A long time ago when I was restoring my old gaff ketch, I was taught to always put a plane down on its side, not on its sole. That way, you won’t chip the blade edge.
Lefke, wonderful work on that rock hard, heavy ass wood, you’ve done it, letting your inner beast out!!! I really got a kick out of Jason when you left to get some food and he ran behind you, to me, it’s so funny watching a chicken run!! Beautiful episode as always, especially liked the missing shoulder harness, healing has begun!!!! Letting your lovable dog lick your face, well that’s true love right there!
Hi, I’m in Tassie. Saw your 4 years of boat building in 20 minutes & subscribed. Great work & a beautiful looking boat. I’ve been watching Acorn to Arabella (not a fan - I watch as much as I can stand & leave), Salt & Tar - big fan, Sailing Magic Carpet - like his work habits, and Sampson Boat Co. It’s great having a boat being built here and a cold molded one as well. The building process for the 21st century. Keep at it you guys. Fantastic job. Now working my way through all the episodes from the beginning. And I think it’s great that the boat was well started before you created the channel. It’s much more interesting seeing what you’re doing rather than hearing you talk about what you hope to do.
Great to hear we have a Tasmanian follow that also watches boat building channels. We know the ones your talking about, they all do it differently which is great to watch! And learn.. And yes we are doing something totally different! Haha
the shot in this sequence I can best relate to is the dust free (!) careful loving finish marine varnishing work. at my age, I am glad I started to use respirator gear around the fumes and dust of this type work. you had the correct idea publishing your video work for all to see. this has been a freeing, anything is possible (with way, way hard work and sacrifice). great jobs people.
Hi Greg, this is such a nice comment! Thank you so much for your kind words. And also for looking out for our health. We now only wear masks with products that recommend their use but you are right and we should try and wear them more often. We value the feedback!
Intended as a helpful hint. Try your best to never lay your plane down on its face (knife side). This will definitely add to premature dulling of the edge. Always lay it on one side or the other. If the knife or blade is retracted it wouldn't matter.
First off all, beautiful boat! I totally agree with Bill. Music shouldn't be louder than the talking. Unfortunately a lot of RUclipsrs and television broadcasters put the music to loud. Looking forward to the rest of the build.
Beatiful red colour and so good to have it in the right place. Proud.
Chicken lady haha
Yep where it belongs for the life of Tarkine. Crazy chicken lady is correct!
I just discovered your videos today June 25, 2023. Been in the boating industry / boatyard / marina in Connecticut, USA. my whole life. Keep up the great work ! Love the videos !
Great to hear, glad we have a fellow boat building joint is on our boat building journey! Cheers
Beautiful work!!!
Thankyou!!
A lot of the old Tassie boats used copper rod driven into a snug hole for fastening large timbers..sometimes with the outer end threaded for a nut. Helped my old dad drive thousands! BUT a word of warning, if you bend one or otherwise stuff it up don't expect to get it out because once driven the grain of the timber locks onto them tight. Used to fix cabin sides on etc , sometimes with 4 to 5 foot long 5/8th inch rods. Good for rudder glue ups as well. I have one here that was pulled from a 130 year old hull and it is as good as the day it was driven. (I cut it out with an axe) 45 years ago. Great work to date, hope the shoulder heals soon.
Ah yes the good old copper dump! We have used a few of them already but that was pre RUclips channel haha
Cheers
Guys, just watched the launch of Arabella and I can’t wait to see yours…. Keep up the fantastic work….👍
Yeah we saw it too! We were slightly jealous…
I built coffee tables, stands, side tables, and all the legs out of Iron bark. Each piece feels like its heavier than the Titanic and you just cant scratch any of it. You can physically stand at the edge of the coffee table and it will not tip up, its that solid. Absolutely destroyed all my powered wood working tools, the saw and blade would scream in mercy! Hard to work with but so satisfying in the finished product.
Yep the jarrah is glorious timber but yes very hard. We know of iron back also, gotta put the elbow grease in!
Tasmanian Blackwood is actually the hardest to work wood we have experienced, it truly makes your tools dull and black!
Great job. You don`t have to put the keel/deadwood in water to see if it floats, just put an off cut in.
A long time ago when I was restoring my old gaff ketch, I was taught to always put a plane down on its side, not on its sole. That way, you won’t chip the blade edge.
Hi David, thank you for this valuable tip! I will remember this and make it a habit. Thank you so much for commenting!
Hi guys just seen your boat build in 20 mins and subscribed. Love the boat, the build, the work ethic and most of all the genuineness of the channel.
That’s what we like to hear! Keep it genuine and simple
Thank you for sharing your life with us!!!
Good stuff again.. Lefke loves her animals
Yes that is certainly true!
Lefke, wonderful work on that rock hard, heavy ass wood, you’ve done it, letting your inner beast out!!! I really got a kick out of Jason when you left to get some food and he ran behind you, to me, it’s so funny watching a chicken run!! Beautiful episode as always, especially liked the missing shoulder harness, healing has begun!!!! Letting your lovable dog lick your face, well that’s true love right there!
Another reference to Arabella. For bronze fixings just buy bronze rod and thread the ends. Easily done and made to any length you want.
I seem to remember getting a seventh threading contraption wasn't that easy
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Doing it by hand on those large diameters isn't easy.
Oh yes thanks, we have a metal lathe in house so hopefully can save some money there..
This looks really interesting. Subbed here.
Hi John! So nice to have you onboard. We are happy you are enjoying the videos!
Absolutely loved when Jason followed you
Yeah he’s a top bloke! Haha
Thanks for those hints helping me to solve my boat problems. 😊
Haha we learn from each other!
Hi, I’m in Tassie. Saw your 4 years of boat building in 20 minutes & subscribed. Great work & a beautiful looking boat. I’ve been watching Acorn to Arabella (not a fan - I watch as much as I can stand & leave), Salt & Tar - big fan, Sailing Magic Carpet - like his work habits, and Sampson Boat Co. It’s great having a boat being built here and a cold molded one as well. The building process for the 21st century. Keep at it you guys. Fantastic job. Now working my way through all the episodes from the beginning. And I think it’s great that the boat was well started before you created the channel. It’s much more interesting seeing what you’re doing rather than hearing you talk about what you hope to do.
Great to hear we have a Tasmanian follow that also watches boat building channels. We know the ones your talking about, they all do it differently which is great to watch! And learn..
And yes we are doing something totally different! Haha
Smiles for miles on ths one!!
Hah great to hear!
Tally Ho Tight, Now firmly established workshop jargon here in UK. Great job guys on all fronts
Hahah let it be known! Glad tally Ho tight is being known and followed! Ahah
the shot in this sequence I can best relate to is the dust free (!) careful loving finish marine varnishing work. at my age, I am glad I started to use respirator gear around the fumes and dust of this type work. you had the correct idea publishing your video work for all to see. this has been a freeing, anything is possible (with way, way hard work and sacrifice). great jobs people.
Hi Greg, this is such a nice comment! Thank you so much for your kind words. And also for looking out for our health. We now only wear masks with products that recommend their use but you are right and we should try and wear them more often. We value the feedback!
It's great that you have the help you do. Hope you heal soon.
Thank you so much for the well wishes! Matt is healing well and will hopefully be able to return to work soon!
Doing a great job you both!
Nice to see your way of living too!
Xxxxx!
Use a pencil to crosshatch the surface to be leveled the way you cn see where you are taking material from
Arabella got launched today and soon enough it will be your turn! Good work 🎉
Yes we watch it live on RUclips, how fantastic for them!
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Yew gow roit aheed ind leet thait doag leek ya fiyce.
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Hahaha yes we love kissing :)
@@Building_a_Boat_by_the_River and I love the accent!! ❤️
Intended as a helpful hint.
Try your best to never lay your plane down on its face (knife side). This will definitely add to premature dulling of the edge. Always lay it on one side or the other. If the knife or blade is retracted it wouldn't matter.
a good habit no doubt but not really necessary on a clean timber surface
Hi David! Thank you for sharing this tip with me. I will take it on board and make a habit out of placing the planes on their side!
The chook thinks it’s a dog
Yep! Begs more than the dog that’s for sure
How’s your shoulder? Everything healed out well?
Yeah almost there, another month or so to getting it back to strength
Sorry, love your project but the intro music is too loud and distracting. Can't watch.
Oh sorry didn’t realise, we will be sure to keep it lower on future videos. Cheers
First off all, beautiful boat! I totally agree with Bill. Music shouldn't be louder than the talking. Unfortunately a lot of RUclipsrs and television broadcasters put the music to loud. Looking forward to the rest of the build.
Please wear knee pads. I learned too late & Regret it.
Good point Gary, thank you for looking out for us!
Is the ballast keel made and matched to the front shape/configuration if this dead wood? Already covered?
Yes exactly! We will make another pattern for the lead and cast it to that size