How to Make a Reefing Hook

[@barneygoogle2720]

Nice work and beautiful result. Worthy addition to your other custom hand made tools.

[@alisonmarray4864]

There is much to be jealous of watching you, your fantastic tool collection, the huge space you get to play in and of course your talent. What a wonderful video to watch, beautifully done. Thank you

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Thanks you. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Bob

[@guzman-do]

So glad I found your channel... You are a true artisan

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Thank you so much!

[@porkchop955]

There is no more appropriate name for your channel. Pure art.

[@TheSalvationNavy]

I just rescued a 1955 Fenwick Williams catboat and will be needing to use a tool like this and others I have seen you make. I am really grateful for the instructions you provided for these tools and will be mentioning them in my videos as well. Beautiful work and than ks again.

[@MrRourk]

She is truly turning into a work of ART!

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Definitely another beautiful tool and an excellent video on how to make it. Thank you again Bob for sharing both the boat build and the tool making with us. Watching an artist work is always fascinating. Take care, stay safe and stay well.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

That tool is a piece of art in and of itself. Beautiful doesn't describe enough.

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

I have big hands and the bigger handle works for me also. Well done and beautiful craftmanship.

[@glencrandall7051]

Outstanding bit of workmanship. It appears to function very well and the walnut scales are fantastic. Beautiful finish on the steel. Thank you for sharing and please stay healthy.

[@mrklyles]

Another fine video Bob. You have the perfect length in these productions.

[@Jhbrenner1]

I just finished binge watching your videos and have enjoyed each one. Someday I hope to build a small boat myself, and am sure these will become an important resource. Thanks.

[@DominicGiles]

Great job as usual...

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@aerobill8554]

Beautiful indeed (again).

[@darrindedman8165]

Hope one day you put a book out on your tool making. I’d be first in line for that and your autograph. Also have you saying always ringing in my head. My lack of patience however fights back. Love what ya do.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Maybe one day! I think maybe after I've made about a dozen tools. Seems like a good number for a book. Thanks for watching and your kind words.

[@mikedudley3053]

exquisite - adv. "of extreme beauty", Nice Bob.

[@hawazz1]

Thank you!

[@davidc6510]

Were those pieces of styrofoam that were your homemade sanding block? If so, that is a great tip. Another tool well done Bob. Thanks for sharing.

[@MCsCreations]

Really beautiful work, man. Really nicely done! 😃 That wood is scary beautiful! 😱 Stay safe there! 🖖😊

[@WalterRatcliffe]

Another beautiful vid Bob. Excellent music too. I would have been interested to learn more abt your hardening and tempering process. Thank-you b much for sharing. W

[@DysonPair]

Hey Bob. Thanks for, yet again, another wonderful video! I wonder how you got rid of the protruding ends of the brass rods, and made them flush with the scales, before you shaped them on the bandsaw. Can you please explain?

[@brucemillar3015]

Nice!

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

I have had one in an old box of tools fort years. Now I know what it is.

[@rick91443]

Comments no; compliments yes....cheers...rr Normandy, France.

[@daleskidmore1685]

Lovely job. When using bigger knives some people tie a loop of parachord through the lanyard hole and hook it with their thumb and wrap it round their hand to provide extra purchase and top it slipping out of the hand. Do you think it might help you ?

[@johnshoureas1629]

A great tool has to feel good in the hand. By the way, who made your touchmark ?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Hi John, I got the stamp from Impress Art. Here is a link to their custom stamps. www.impressart.com/metal-stamps-166/custom-stamps-301.html Thanks for watching, Cheers!

[@johnshoureas1629]

@@TheArtofBoatBuilding Thanks, Bob

[@granthamilton2892]

Are they Spitfire wing tips you have on your wall? I can’t relate them to a boat of any kind.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Hi Grant, Yes, they are scaled replicas of the Supermarine Spitfire. They are parts of a sculpture I did a few years back. Here is a link to the finished sculpture: www.bobemser.com/Gallery.asp?GalleryID=124235&AKey=5K235NVB Good catch! Thanks for watching Cheers,

[@granthamilton2892]

The elipses of these wings are some of the most beautiful curves you’ll ever see

[@rayclark6596]

@@TheArtofBoatBuilding Wow, Bob, I love the "glider pilot". I think it's the "scale". And I know it's how it just takes me back in time.

[@granthamilton2892]

Like the sculptures. BTW I am actually a glider pilot

[@HB-jd3ko]

Much entertained and inspired by your videos and have made a respectable version of your brass mallet. Did you mention heating the metal of your reefing hook to "beyond magnetic" or did I mishear? How does that work?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Yes, I did say beyond magnetic. When ferrous metal is heated to 1420˚ F it becomes non-magnetic. To harden steel it should be in the 1450˚F range. So, you could see me in the video tapping the magnet I had on my vise as a way of measuring the temperature. When it didn't stick to the magnet I knew it was around 1420˚ so I heated it just a few seconds more to get around the the 1450˚ temp and ready to quench. Hope that helps.Thanks for watching! Cheers

[@cristrigotti9933]

Nice!