Acorn to Arabella - Journey of a Wooden Boat - Episode 77: Sole Beams and Diesel Engine

With all the bent frames installed in Arabella and all the bronze floors in place, we can now work on installing the sole beams. The sole beams are the members that will span from frame to frame and support the cabin sole inside of Arabella.
We are installing these now because it will allow us to shape the ends of these to fit perfectly to the contour of the inside of the planks before installing the planks. If we were to install the sole beams later, we would have a hard time fitting them to the existing shape whereas if we do it now, we can just fair the ends using a batten on the outside of the frames as if it were the planking.
While we were working on installing the sole beams, we also got a very important and long awaited delivery. John from Hansen Marine and Brooke from Nanni Diesel came by to deliver Arabella's brand new motor ( Nanni Diesel N4.50). It won't get installed until after we are done planking but it is great to finally have that paid for and in the boathouse waiting to go into its new home. Thank you to all of you who made this a possibility and for Hansen Marine and Nanni Diesel for the generous help. And of course to John, Brooke, Thad and Nevan for helping deliver it and move it to the second floor of the boathouse on one of the hottest days of the summer so far!!
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Acorn to Arabella is a boat building project taking place in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve and Alix started as amateur boat builders building their own 38' wooden boat in their backyard: designer William Atkin's Ingrid with a Stormy Petrel's gaff rig. These videos follow the journey from tree felling, to lumber milling, to lofting, to the lead keel pour and beyond-sharing details of the woodworking, carpentry, metal smithing, tool building, and tool maintenance that wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY project will continue well past launch, when they will travel and learn to cruise aboard the boat that they've built. Just kidding about all that, this channel is about a Siberian Laika named Akiva.
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[@harrygrey1625]

Got turned on to you guys as a means to occupy my time while recuperating from shoulder surgery. I’m not a wood worker, boat builder, logger, sawyer, metal fabricator, videographer, but I do appreciate creative problem solving and watching you all make this come together. Hoping I get caught up to the present day before my recovery is complete. Excellent job on every aspect of this project. Thanks for being “ out there “ 😉

[@AcornToArabella]

Hey Harry! Glad we’re there with you as you recover. 🙌 Love hearing it. Good health!

[@jwyzdm]

Great video and thanks so much for sharing your adventure. Now for the safety police. I wish I could attach a picture of my right index finger or the lack of said finger to show you what can happen if that wood kicks while your pushing it near the blade. I now have a couple of push sticks with groves cut into them to grab the wood. I strongly suggest some types of push sticks. As someone who gets so much joy out of using your hands and fingers to build things, just imagine not having them. It sucks. Now I'll just get back to just enjoying your work and the way you explain it, great job.

[@jerrymiller276]

I noticed the same thing and agree completely. Safety First!

[@shackman9566]

Yes Steven I noticed a few things this episode where you didnt appear to be all that safety minded. Power equipment can and will mess you up if you dont treat it with respect. I saw you feed a short block of wood into your planer as you and your attention seemed to be divided. Ive had splinters- rough grain ect catch my fingers and start tugging them toward danger. Power feed or otherwise you always gotta have your focus on safety. Sorry for sounding like a Dad, cant help it I am.

[@ericmcrae7758]

I totally agree re the safety issues and these are only the ones on camera. At 22.50 you had ear defenders and safety glasses excellent but you were sitting in a cloud of wood dust your poor lungs. I love the intro including the music but to please the folks who don't like maybe mix it up with the old stuff. Your presentation has got really professional. Amazing job by everyone.

[@simonfreer7950]

It's the bandsaw that frightens me most... for heaven's sake make a guard for those wheels

[@robinszemeti3085]

@@roscoejones4515 I've seen what a saw does ... it doesn't just nick your skin, it takes the leg off ... I'm usually the one doing daft things with machinery .. but chainsaws? I always suit up.

[@higgydufrane]

Lets build a large and complex conglomeration of wood, bronze and many other materials where each and every part is unique, hand-made and hand-fitted. You guys have the patience of Job.

[@mohawkc91]

Thanks for the limber hole explanation. I was yelling at my monitor.

[@Barastiboy582]

I still wonder about the triangular water catches between the frames, the planking and the and the keel. Sometimes a keelson satisfies this but a bilge pump won’t get water out of there. In the old days they would pour tar in there but it’s not ideal for obvious reasons.

[@AgiHammerthief]

what limber hole? :o)

[@dnomyarnostaw]

From experience, as soon as you get the engine for the boat, set it up on a metal frame with basic instrumentation, fuel, battery, and coolant, and get it running before you put it in the boat. That's especially important if you are a year or two from launching, and the dealer may have "forgotten" about the warranty. Obviously, you will need to run it periodically from then on over the build, and you may even get enough hours outside the boat for the first service. If you are really clever, the frame that holds the motor and mounts can be designed to just bolt into place in the boat, and be finely adjusted once the driveshaft has been bored.

[@michaelvangundy226]

Absolutely fantastic idea.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Ray Watson. Clever and smart ideas! Congrats! Best regards luck and health.

[@zorroonmilkavitch1840]

Elementary Watson

[@netpackrat]

With a high profile build like this, it is the engine supplier who needs to be nervous about any issues with an engine that has been sitting for a while, less so the owners. The supplier can't afford to be seen as anything less than responsive in front of such a large audience. That's not to say that there is anything necessarily wrong with your advice, but I would want to know what (if any) preservation is done before the engines are shipped out. If it was pickled at all, it's usually better to leave it alone, at least for a while.

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

They won't have a prob I bet. The dealers seemed like nice guys. Not very often you see a dealer bring a motor to your shop and help you unload it!!!

[@RamsesTorresLifevantageIndDist]

Like new intro footage but miss original music in a huge way. Any way, love the progress. Makes you have a deeper appreciation for older civilizations that built massive fleets and sailed across the world

[@zorroonmilkavitch1840]

Pretty much every time I see these videos I come up with the same conclusions about the ancient civilizations.

[@davemcdaniel4856]

Yeah, but a2a is 2 guys with occasional help. A boat like this would be built with 100plus workers all going nonstop. Manhours worked would be the same, but time from start to finish would be a couple of months, not several years. Large ships of the line would have 500 to 1000 workers to build them and still only take a few months.

[@spudthegreaterusa8386]

agreed re music. The video intro is top notch but the music doesnt work for it. Just an opinion, its certainly not going to stop me from watching.

[@teamEP789]

@@davemcdaniel4856 don't forget the power tools

[@marcryvon]

@@spudthegreaterusa8386 I disagree, the new music is great. Different than the original but good in itself. A great lil' band sound.

[@jerrymiller276]

I like the new intro, but the old music was much better. It's almost like a trademark for your videos.

[@PeterEller]

I've never understood why youtube videos have an intro. It's a holdover from TV shows that needed a title sequence to served an actual informative purpose. anyone can see the Title before they click the play button?

[@jerrymiller276]

@@PeterEller l get you and have often wondered about it myself. But having said that there are a couple that I don't skip the intro on. S.V. Delos is the only one that I never skip the intro on because the music is just so catchy and helps set the mood. I used to watch the intro here on A to A about half the time. Homemade Wanderlust used to have a "skip intro" button that I thought was a great idea. I think she has dropped the intro now. I can understand having an intro when the channel is new, but after a while, not so much. But I hope S V Delos NEVER drops theirs. Nor the outro for that matter. It is part of who they are. But, then, they went and tracked the band OneTox down in the Solomon Islands and bought the rights to use the song for their intro. They had to prove to KZbin that they had the rights, too. A friend of theirs did a remix, but the viewers of the channel, including me, liked the original better and commented until they went back to the original.

[@deanrobert8674]

1 hour old and 3500 views, there seems to be a few who are addicted to see acorns turn into a yacht.

[@PabloDamon]

even better when one helps out, It is always great to see those guys!!!

[@eddiecox9370]

Yes but I’m not sure if many of them will live long enough

[@frisbeephil]

1 day old and 104,667 views.

[@marioquintao6891]

Eddie Cox U

[@brianc75yt]

I very much appreciate your workmanship and devotion to tradition. Well done, gentlemen! Now to the scolding… Beware the power tools. As a cabinetmaker and instrument maker for more than 50 years I am periodically reminded of how unforgiving power tools can be. Several months ago doing a routine job on the joiner I managed to remove the end if my ring finger. Had it not been for a good surgeon, my guitar and bass playing days would be behind me. All the while I kept trying to think “what had I done wrong?” Simple: I was more intent on completing the task at hand than protecting myself from injury. Never get to comfortable with power tools - they don’t care about you... Keep up the good work!

[@chipmonkey7100]

Big thanks to Hansen Marine and Nanni Diesel for helping the team here! Nice to see these days...

[@AcornToArabella]

🙌

[@charlesmoore456]

This is the greatest video series in the world. I cannot express what excitement I feel Friday mornings. I've learned to drink room-temperature coffee because it sits untouched for twenty minutes. I love the new intro, and your AV team should be well congratulated. Thanks for sharing your gifts with the world!!

[@genelomas332]

There's no way that was 23 minutes.. felt like 5.. Thumbs up if you people out there could watch an hour of this each week, because I know I could... 😁 👍

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Who needs cranes and forklifts and all that other wiz bang stuff when you have a few volunteers, a little ingenuity and patience. You guys rock. Thanks for another great video. Have a great weekend.

[@SnappyFellow]

Nick Offerman had better be watching these videos. The love that they put into all this wood...

[@d.j.vanderschoot3717]

This thing is also jumping ahead cinematographically. Especially like the sequence starting at 2:00 where Alix's voice over (pretty good voice by the way) combines with the soft sounds of the wood, bronze and hand tools while he templates those floors. The sound makes you feel more connected to what's going on. Truly magical. All that and still work gets done!

[@peromo9397]

I am overwhelmed by what you guys are doing. But the most impressive thing of all is not the boat, it is your friendship and personal endeavours that is the story here. I am sure it does not happen in isolation. Could I request a video where you introduce some of the other people who are on this journey with you. I know they may not sail the seas with you, but they are helping bring that horizon closer. I would love a shallow expose' of those around you helping all this happen. I'm 53 and I really can't wait to see here sail, even if it takes until I'm 60; I'll be watching until then for sure. :)

[@mikeokeefe2014]

Amazing the twist and torque that will be exerted by waves water and weight ..... Mind boggling ! How can you not respect old ship builders.

[@idahorodgersusmc]

I see the "safety Sally's" are out in force today. I'm amazed some of them are brave enough to even get outa bed or even leave the house for being scared of everything. Great work gents, many respects 👍

[@billgiles3261]

Sorry but I did shudder when the wood was pushed through the table saw without a push stick.

[@shawnstrode3825]

You know there is a boat builder who wished they had that wood carving disk. Considering that this is the first time building a boat you guys are outstanding. Some people would have quit on earlier problems but you excelled. Arabella is so far ahead of schedule with all that you have had to overcome. Great job and thank you for allowing us to come along on the journey.

[@oletorbergsen6086]

Ah...This is so great! I can literally taste the strength in the floor to frame-assembly. Love it! The sole beams could perhaps be cut slightly shorter, to avoid direct contact between the end-grain and the planking. A small gap could be smart to let airflow in between. Keep the great work going, and I always look forward to your videos :-)

[@RBCharger]

This series is becoming more interesting with each episode.

[@frisbeephil]

Is something different about this video? It just seems like it was different in a way I can't put my finger on. Concise, descriptive, educational as usual but another element? Outstanding work guys.

[@Tomhohenadel]

You both continue to amaze me with the level of craftsmanship. Diesel looks great, will surely give motion to your vessel. Steve your ancestors would be proud

[@jonascoeman]

I like how people are commenting on safety with power tools. They are correct. But it shows how much people care for you guys already. We all want you to be able to finish this journey. Cause damnit, it is a wonderfull one. Looking forward to next week. Cheers

[@jimmcgill1512]

There's a ways to go yet, but I'm actually getting really excited for you guys. I've been an addict since you poured the keel and this is without any doubt my favourite weekly spot on KZbin. Seeing the engine going in makes it a wee bitty more realer!

[@brettsidesinger7882]

This Chanel is the best part of Friday’s

[@buffplums]

What a beautiful looking engine … I’ll bet you can’t wait to fit that!

[@benters3509]

Good video. I really like the new intro. Very professional looking. Just about the right amount of detail for a nerd like me in the body of the video. Thanks.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidc6510]

Great video showing lots of progress on the build. The amount of attention to detail you both put into the construction of Arabella is awesome. Your commentary on tips and tricks as well as anticipating viewer comments like "you forgot the drain hole in that floor" or "why didn't you bed those sole beams when you installed them" is great narration. That grinder wheel you used to clean up the ends of the sole beams is a beast! Thanks!

[@sporter118]

Gentlemen, I have just completed binge watching your entire series and I have to say that I am truly impressed with your skill and fortitude. I look forward to continue watching your journey and as I come up to Cape Cod every summer to visit family I hope to attend the Mystic Boat Show one year and meet you guys. Keep up the magnificent work. May you always have Fair Winds and a Following Sea.

[@stulora3172]

What a day! Car broke down, phone stopped working in the worst moment, just not my day. Thanks, Arabellas! I needed this. Tomorrow is going to be great!

[@dogpatch75]

Interesting to see demonstrated the value that a little rock climbing experience and rope technique can lend to something so unrelated!

[@paxnfacto]

Thank you so much for posting these videos! I originally started downloading them to share with a 91 yr old gentleman who can't get to my computer. He loves watch stuff being built. Then I got interested too due to the amazing clarity of info you present here. This is not only a great expose of your adventures But also and incredible how to guide for any future boat builders in the world! Thanks for sharing!

[@BillB23]

Bit by bit you're inching closer to where you can watch her swell up with a wet keel and a dry bilge. It's been a fascinating ride since you scouted out the first lumber. Kudos! Keep on keepin' on. PS: try some push sticks for the saws. They're stupid and don't know the difference between wood and meat.

[@prereed]

I second the push stick on the table saw thought, and a respirator for grinding wood. Lung cancer sucks. A question about the ribs. Are they glued together, will they ever be? This was a most excellent segment. Your workmanship on the boat and the video presentations is highly professional.

[@SimonStJohn]

+1 for every positive comment here....great job guys! Bring back the music.

[@MikeFloutier]

Having watched all your videos, I find myself starting to watch them all over again. It's like listening to an excellent piece of music, you just get to enjoy and appreciate it more and more as you do. Decades ago, Arthur C Clarke famously said that; "technology will become indistinguishable from magic". I would never have thought that this could apply to boat-building; but now, watching you guys, I'm not so sure!

[@JohnMayer1952]

It's wonderful to watch you guys because you are so in total control of this build. No surprises. No yelling. No desperation. Just work, work work in an exacting and gratifying way. Bravo guys!

[@petert3355]

The little lady now has a heart guys, she is coming to life before our very eyes. Great job

[@ecogiful]

The way i see it, these guys are the ultimate bro-mance. One day back in school, while probably copiously high, Kiva said, "Steve you must build a ship". then he convinced Alix by simply saying "Alix, Hold my beer bro". The rest is history.

[@nic_the_aged_woodworker]

There is a real sense of growth in this video. The title of the project " Acorn to Arabella" is perfect. The boat is growing out of the ground. The pictures on Instagram showing just the keel, bow and stern one year ago to where you are now must be so encouraging. Roll on the next planks!!

[@justahappyfellow]

Its insane how much progress there's been. Huge respect to you guys, take care.

[@TheJimbodean67]

Great work as always everyone! I have not the slightest clue on how to build a wooden craft, and its so fun for me to watch the process. The vision, the discoveries of what works and how to problem solve while building, designing and crafting upgrades while incorporating classic ship wright techniques. And I have to say that the production level has gone to a whole new level. Hope you all have a great labor day weekend!

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Sole beams are looking good and that will give you a good area to work on planking. Really nice engine, that will be a great addition to the boat.

[@johnjenkins8782]

I look forward to your videos everyweek. I know you two are cautious and smart but you worry me to death everytime you weld in the boat house.

[@jeromewalton5553]

You guys have reinforced my belief that things are infinitely more complex once you start looking at them closely. I am referring to the bronze floor with no hole. I noticed it had no hole then when you said it I had honestly not even thought about anchors and anchor chain up to that moment. You guys amaze me, thanks for sharing this with us!

[@wayneshirey6999]

As an old man, I really like seeing the kind of commitment and perserverence from young people that a project like this requires. You will be - and already are - rewarded.

[@waynemcphail7825]

Your attention to detail is amazing

[@EddieEvers]

So happy to see your video! Great end to the work week. Thanks.

[@jonascoeman]

This has gotten to be a thing to look forward to on fridays. Love it.

[@h2energynow]

What amazing teamwork!!!!

[@JBLewis]

Great use of the Ascender for pulling the rope!

[@georgehenehan3358]

Good planning on the limber hole thing, anchor chains are often a muddy mess. Diesel looks great.

[@navigator902]

Yes, I am helpless lovingly all around addicted watching the wonders of a metamorphosis experienced now from view.... your craftsmanship is delightful brings me back to my mentors.....wood builders all. Thanks for the hit.......

[@Gorbyrev]

It's Friday, it's Arabella day. The planning to get the Kubota diesel engine in was very impressive. Well thought out gentlemen.

[@jam2190]

Lota production in that opening. Looks great

[@rogerdavies6226]

damn those sole beams look pretty, good job guys. there is extra pressure caused by video, that new carving grinder head works great, have to remember this one

[@markc9078]

After watching you build this I can see how an old derelict like Victoria can stay together even with all that rot.

[@dennisfischer9930]

Loved seeing the brace and bit! Intro is superb - as well as all the video and the editing.

[@brianmiller4207]

It is amazing what you two do, so much math and angels, It might have been easier to just become brain surgeons and buy a boat ^__^ I love your videos!!!

[@ErikPukinskis]

Best episode yet.

[@patbrown2227]

Another great video with lots of progress. I am very happy to hear that you will be using a brand new diesel engine.

[@scottjacko87]

The Angle Grinding reminds of watching Ben Crowe at work carving a guitar body from Crimson Custom Guitars. Amazing stuff.

[@phatputer]

Aww man, was about to head for bed, why did I feel the need to click refresh .. cool sleep can wait

[@blkhemi3925]

You boys have hands of gold!

[@Intellibear-Evan]

If you end up doing more aggressive end grain shaping later on in the build, I highly recommend the Festool RAS. It removes material almost as fast as an angle grinder, but the control and surface finish is much better and the dust collection is surprisingly good.

[@tannerstull6490]

All this work, CANNON FIRE!

[@geoffhalstead1811]

Thanks for showing that new woodworking disk for the grinder👍 Perfect for when I get round to doing the woodwork on my 1935 Austin Seven.

[@timothyrye1865]

The ray flecks on that garboard plank are beautiful.

[@jplewis7274]

Great segment..Your soul is showing.. ; )

[@medickaisu]

great progress and another great video.

[@jhonny1268]

Great project-all best wishes with further work👍🏻👍🏻

[@5eZa]

I love the level of craftsmanship thats going into this. (even if you do use flathead screws)

[@oikkuoek]

You should consider cutting the ends of those sole beams a few millimetres short. When soaked, they will expand, and can press the planking seam open.

[@gregoryvangundy6170]

Wood expands very little along the grain

[@regimantasandriukaitis996]

Oikku Oek. timber expands only microns in length. And anyway sole beams doesn’t have constant contact with water.

[@oikkuoek]

Sole beams are located in highly humid conditions, even when aren't fully submerged. And yes, timber expands lengthwise, even more than width. Several millimetres per metre, varying on the type of wood. That's why it's necessary to leave a gap between the sole beam and planking. If the gap is big enough to flush the dirt off, then the overall design is steady, and the sole beams won't rot, and/or push the planks.

[@gregoryvangundy6170]

Oikku Oek , I would refer you to the “ wood Database “ and the work of Richard Jagels,. Wood expands tangentially and radially, very little longitudinally, usually stated as between 0.1 - 0.2 % so this is negligible for this purpose

[@oikkuoek]

Yes I have read the books also, but even more so, I have done testing, and dismantled several badly engineered wood constructions, from wooden boats to houses. One easy thumb rule from those experiences: Avoid perpendicular seam when possible. They never hold, and always rot.

[@EITURKEY1]

still an epic 21 century build, absolutely amazing.

[@donlunn792]

I am sooo glad that you didn’t go with the Perkins P4108. I rebuilt P 4108’s When I was working for the MOD here in the UK. They were used as the Auxiliary power unit In the main battle tank. Challenger 2, spent eight years rebuilding them. And they were not up to the job! Crankshafts were the main problem. With con rods a close second. Not an engine for Arabella. Good choice guys. Trust me on that. Great vids.Gradually wading through the vids. Love them. After criticising the MOD engineers Choice of engines .I will no doubt have the “Men in Black” at my door. Ah! Hold on there is someone ringing my door bell. Oh dear this doesn’t look good a Black Mercedes on my driveway!

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing your build. Exciting to see progress.

[@mikewhitman4336]

I am surprised you did not clip a runner to the jug you were using to raise the motor and use your body-weight to help. Only way to haul loads on a big wall! Congrats on getting it up there in one piece. :)

[@Hvtesla]

A polished and professional opening sequence

[@zachkiss8870]

Oh man! I was just thinking, they need a carving attachment for that grinder and then...! Love the videos! I’m a professional wood furniture engineer and I find most KZbin woodworking videos pretty cringy. Great job working smart and getting at it!

[@shackman9566]

Hi Guys. We recently attended the Erie tall ships event. Im a carpenter but in no means a ship builder. I couldnt help noticeing the degree of accuracy in the joinery or I should say the lack of it in some of the ships on display. Just from what I can determin just watching your videos and the still shots. Your boat is spot on. I have come away with the conclusion the Erie tall ship event was, is primarily set up to maximize proffets. It was porely organized to say the least.

[@kb1esx]

I love the new opening & that was a smooth job getting that engine in place. Thanks for sharing!

[@CAOHnutrition]

Boy that is a lot of strength added. Pretty new engine! Nice!

[@immortallu5590]

Must be Friday, love you guys.

[@anthonyrondolino8148]

Nice job boys. That brand new engine looks sweet. Good decision there.

[@dennisdownes9319]

Congratulations on the new Diesel!!! Very exciting!! DD

[@TheChunder3]

Brilliant to see and listen to how you solve each job. Also great to read some of the clever comments posted from experienced people (one example is from Ray Watson - seems to be a fab idea).

[@csnelling4]

Thank you for the great video Steve and guys 👍🇬🇧

[@ii-pw6dy]

Another great episode!

[@ruperthartop7202]

Great stuff guys. Really coming along now. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@smoigida]

I don’t know if anyone else has mentioned it or not but, whenever you’re stretching a string to line align or level something, leave a 1” or 2” gap between the string and whatever you’re installing and measure off the string that way you don’t risk getting the string nudged out of line. I learned this many years ago when installing long runs of conduit and fluorescent lights fixtures.

[@Bobcdn]

Really liked the videos when Alex was doing them but I have to say with the combination of Alex & Ben- things have gotten more polished and it is nice to see Alex doing so much more of the work now so it's not all on Steve. Also the art work at the beginning is great.

[@briank1671]

You guys are awesome keep up the good work

[@thomasarussellsr]

Turbo plane or Shinto rasp for the floor joist ends. Also, you can always tell a climber by them using climbing gear to hoist an engine, NICE!

[@Buck1954]

What a fantastic Grinding wheel. I can see that I will need one of those.

[@davidquirk8097]

No crown guard on the table saw I understand but no riving knife is unforgivable and exceptionally dangerous.

[@davep5788]

Push sticks would have been a good idea too.

[@driesvanoosten4417]

I would use a dust mask when using that carving bit.

[@tbo0108]

I‘m amazed by your wood working skills. Please don’t let down the mechanic parts such the engine fitting. Please don’t forget to keep the engine easy accessible and even easy to remove. I don’t know about your plans yet but i just wanted to point this out. :)

[@marcryvon]

My wife asked " What are munbling about now ??" I was telling you to use your grinder to smoth/adjust the ends of the floor beams. And it worked ! You did use the grinder ! Thanks for listening, Stephen !! 👍😂 PS : The last floor bracket looks like an Art piece once sand blasted ! Wow! PS2 : Is the older gentleman your Grandad ?? I love his style and body language. Calm, sure handed confidence. Must be a Good Man.

[@joep610]

Work FASTER!! I'm out of videos. :-) Nice job Guys, I'm really enjoy watching the progress and some of the neat solutions you are coming up with to help with construction.

[@martenlenstra3341]

Please, buy a chain hoist and a few lifting slings. Cheap, easy and much safer than lifting your engine with blocks and ropes. Thanks for the video's. Keep up the good work.