Building the TotalBoat - Ripping and fitting the transom together (Episode 4)

[@dabruscar]

I hope to one day shake those hands Lou. You are a legend. I want to build this boat so badly. Stay safe man

[@szametha]

I love everything about mr Sauzedde and his fantastic series of videos but... the way he lets his hands pass so close to the tablesaw blade gives me the shivers (8:16). Avoiding that zone like the plague and using sticks or repositioning yourself to the backside of the saw keeps you safe from harm on a bad day. Only been in the woodworking trade for about 15 years and seen my share of brutal accidents caused by too much confidence.

[@ramaroodle]

Sir, you are truly unique. Not only are you obviously a phenomenal shipwright but you have the ability to covey and impart that knowledge to others. A great teacher. Two very satisfying professions.

[@tedfarwell9812]

Truly a Master! Each of these videos is a gift if you take the time to listen and watch carefully. You may need to know enough as a builder to be humble about your own skills before you can really appreciate what Lou is giving to everyone.

[@johnburgess6572]

So glad a craftsman like this man is still around...wow !

[@stephenclark6874]

Hi Lou, I grew up with small wooden boats (like you, my father got me interested in boats and it has gone on from there). I have been watching your videos since you began publishing them and was instantly hooked on them for your craftsmanship, knowledge, and remarkable methods to simplify boatbuilding and repair to make it quick, fun, and practical. So far, I have used your methods in the reconstruction of a Crocker Stonehorse and of an old Swedish 42' racer/cruiser. I have made good use of such things as your method of targeting old screw holes in planks (from the 12 1/2 videos) and using a chainsaw to scarf plank ends for replacement and steaming planks and frames in a plastic bag. Anyway, thank you for your ongoing advice. I thought you would be happy to know that for me, you are a living textbook. And along those lines - Elena, the swedish boat, is built of african mahogany over composite oak/galvanized steel frames. The steel frames are doing poorly at this point and I have begun the process of replacing them with laminated white oak. Any advice on replacing these steel frames? Have you seen this construction method before and what have you done about preserving/repairing it?

[@jackflash6377]

How does this man still have all of his fingers? A true craftsman. Much respect.

[@leonwilkeson]

I know I'm preaching to the choir here, because everyone says the same thing in your comments section, but this is so incredibly well done and fascinating. You have a natural easy style and have the unusual ability to thoroughly explain complicated subjects without using WAY too many words or going over people's heads. Thanks so much for these videos!

[@normanmcgill9532]

Listening to you talk reminds me of my cousin Jack who lives in Attleboro. Love the accent although we sounded a bit different out on the Cape. Also appreciate the comment about the "bucket of quahogs. I sure miss that.Used to just go out and dig them up for a great chowder on weekends. Your tutorial on building this skiff is terrific.I've always wanted to build a boat like this and I just may give this one a try. Thanks a million for the instruction and the memories.

[@sklikizos]

Your well thought camera shots and crystal clear audio go a long way to enhance already outstanding explanations - the best I've seen in online woodworking videos. What I love the most is almost every step provides practical advice that can easily be applied to other woodworking, not just building boats. Thank you for producing and sharing this knowledge. Excellent.

[@albac0re]

Keep the videos coming! Your work and explanation/narration is wonderful to watch. Kudos to the camera operator and editor too. The shots when marking the string line at 6:30-6:53 and then the single shot at 8:13-8:30 are awesome! Super artistic for a straightforward step of the process. Reminds me of Wes Anderson's style :)

[@Smalltime]

True that. Some of the best content and production when it comes to woodworking.

[@donewing2536]

Wish I had found these videos a few years earlier. I am an old (76), retired lumberman from the Pacific Northwest and am fascinated with your woodworking skills and machines and would love to build one of these boats. We do not have the beautiful hardwood out here but if my son convinces us to move to PA, to be next to him, I will build one. Keep up the great work, people should be building boats like this rather than paying obscene amounts of money for a boat that will give up in a few years. Thanks

[@richardknowles9212]

There is something so satisfying about the sound and feel of a sharp hand plane...

[@PaulMorini]

I really appreciate you doing these videos, thank you so much. My brother inlaw builds boats in Snug Harbor, but sadly I've never have had the chance to learn myself. Skills like these are so important. Thank you again!

[@OutsideAndStuff]

These videos are always too short! :) There is such a wealth of information in these videos that I could easily watch half hour episodes. Thank you for making these. :)

[@dannersmyers]

I couldn't agree more! Normally I'm fast forwarding through woodworking videos to get to the point.

[@beernd4822]

These videos are real treasure troves. I admire the way that Lou can explain things. Great stuff!!

[@JCozyPalmer]

keep 'em coming Louis! really enjoying this series.

[@jerrycrutchfield5177]

Thank you for sharing your gift. You have inspired me to" do something " with the stack of Red Oak and Black Locust that I've milled .

[@TheSkinking]

These are great videos and I agree, I could watch them in hour long episodes!I am learning a lot from Lou.

[@simonwhite1380]

Love these videos! Excellent filming and Lou is one of a kind.

[@WildmanTech]

I'm not going to build a boat, but this is good info that I will apply to my other wood projects. Thanks for making this effort.

[@wadepatton2433]

Paul Sellers should see this. Fine boatmaking!

[@thisandthatwithchris1984]

Wow I just love watching you work!

[@robertmcgurk7587]

The shop is a woodworkers dream

[@oostcoast]

Planken is such a beautiful sounding word

[@Ryan-rp8kf]

isn't that the stuff that whales eat?

[@hughtassell4782]

Power tools. Old mate = sandals & socks, apprentice = flip flops - love it.

[@84toyota4wd]

I saw on another video where a guy planed the edge of two boards clipped together at the same time and it made them butt together perfect. I like your method as well, cool trick. Obviously you have to flip the boards to mate, but it is a trick Ill be sure to use in the future. Enjoying your videos much...

[@84toyota4wd]

Learning a lot as well

[@arkansas1313]

I just found and subscribed to your channel, enjoy these videos very much. I like watching a Master at his craft, work and explain the details. I'll be binge watching to catch up with your work. Btw 5"/24" equals 20.833 percent...equals 11.77 degrees...if that needs to be known. (Google will convert percent grade into degrees and vice versa). ....13

[@pejoly2]

What would you suggest as a first time boat to build? I have some wood working skills, but no boat building skills. Your videos are so inspiring, I am going to build myself a small boat.

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

There are some great kits for building Swampscott type dorys or dory skiffs. If you really really want a useful boat follow our series and build your own work skiff!

[@denisebrown3946]

That's what I'm trying to do some day !

[@Jhovan33]

He's now given two critical measurements. First is for the middle jig angle for the sides of the boat is 3" in 2 ft. However, the transom and bow are 5" in 2ft.

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

That oak is going to make a great transom board.

[@thamesranger8990]

Great films, best regards from the UK>

[@ClintGrantham]

Please keep 'em coming.

[@Captainwonderlad]

I learn something from each video. Thanks

[@MrLeonard55]

How do you decide on what angle to make the transom on a v bottom boat. The boat is about 86" (7' 2") long? The top would angle rearward.

[@shipskepr1]

just awesome love the step by step

[@ShnitzlHaus]

always a pleasure.

[@johmstrom3523]

Louis: "one more pass, that's how ya do it.." apprentice: "Cappy's be callin.'"

[@rowgler1]

You could sell those shavings on E-bay. Rhode Island ribbons.

[@denisebrown3946]

I'm jealous ! Ha Ha ! Somebody stole my boat dude . I don't think I'll ever afford another . Shucks , I didn't even get to use it . I just bought it . Maybe God will bless me with another . Thank you for loving boats man !

[@bradytillman9163]

Anyone know what that boat is in the background of the video thumbnail photo?

[@ClintGrantham]

A longer video would be nice!

[@donalheffernan8270]

You can download them all (21 clips +) and splice them together to make your own full length movie. Don't be lazy, do some of the work yourself :)

[@joe-hp4nk]

How thick is the transom? thanks.

[@djaelius5618]

Thank you very much for this info.

[@aserta]

Huh, never figured dead wood was good for this, i guess it matters when you cut it too, since if you wait too long it will rot. Great episode, lots done.

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

Dead wood can be great if you get to it soon enough. Right after gravity drains it.

[@juniorowsley9633]

Best time to cut lumber when the sap is down. I'm cutting up a pile of oak for fire wood that has been pushed up in a pile for some time. I just bought this place in Tennessee. Smaller limbs or rotten. The main trunk of the tree is probably four foot around. Fungi is growing on the bark. I really didn't expect to get anything thing worth using. I needed two things one was fire wood the other to get rid of the pile of wood. It's looking like white oak .the wood is perfect for heating. I don't own a wood splitter. I didn't think I could split it with fourteen inch craftsman chainsaw. But to my amazement working just fine using a lot of bar oil and fuel. I got four acre's with the house .I don't plan on cutting green trees rather have the trees. So I don't intend on buying a wood splitter. Rather purchase from someone cutting. Nature will provide some wood from storms on the place. I've always wanted to own a wooden boat the boat building trade has vanished as far as I know in Tennessee. I got amazed with wooden boats as a kid . A guy named Calhoun built a boat on REELFOOT LAKE in north west Tennessee. They were called stump jumpers I think they were sixteen foot long with five horse inboard they were made from cypress lumber from the area. They rented these little canoe shaped boats for fishing. But way more stable than a canoe. They carried three people. Reelfoot was created by and earthquake 1811 and 1812 under water stumps by the thousands. Where the boat got it's name as far as I know Calhoun was the only one built them. You could hit a submerged log roll right off. But every now and then you would get stuck on one. This is when you get your feet wet . Yep done it had to get out on the log in the middle of the lake push the boat off. You can Google all about the stump jumpers and REELFOOT LAKE. I live two hours east now. December the eleventh 2021 tornadoes ripped thew lake county Tennessee hear tell done alot of damage REELFOOT was turned into a state park years ago. They say it's unrecognizable to the one's growed up in the area. 200 year old cypress trees destroyed. Calhoun's boats or no longer in use today. Aluminum boats took over. But from my experience fishing aluminum is nowhere tough as a good wood boat. I'm thinking about taking on a boat building project for personal use. Done alittle construction in my life houses and what not. I think owning a wood boat wood be the coolest thing. I probably would just purchase one but I don't want to make the trip north. Road trips in my youth were fun. 63 years young I think I would get more enjoyment from the build and the accomplishment I can see alot of pride in it it's self. Yep reason I'm here watching these videos. Yep I'm learning alot my skill level can make it happen. Not that I've built a boat but I know alittle bit about material and construction and the tools. I've personally built my on home From the ground up. Done a fantastic job. Deivorces and women tho is something I can't get the hang of. I got some work to do on this old house I bought. Which I'm doing now . Retired now I don't have to be in hurry. Means I can spend this Winter working on my house watching videos on boat building. Come spring if I don't loose spirit .I got front yard boat building project inmind. I do most of my fishing in winter on the Tennessee river. It's the best time of the year. You don't have to deal with recreational ski boats and the idiot's on the water. Up north I see the rules or different than here in Tennessee. For one I seen you can't run wide open close to shore. Here if your fishing close to bank they will wash you upon the bank. Damnedest thing you ever seen. Coast guard or the TWRA want say nothing to them. And thier teaching thier children the same . 16 year old kids with thier daddy's experience in thier dad's boat. I've had a game warden checking my fishing license me anchored. Boat runs wide open withen 20ft warden didn't say nothing. He was more worried about me having fishing license. I had a pocket full licenses. Safety gear to the T. But thier no rules on reckless indangerment. We have a lot of boating fatalities in Tennessee. Go figure.

[@jimsanker989]

just beautiful

[@fookutube501]

Hi,you didn't say how thick your Transom is?

[@danguingrich9665]

1 3/4 stock

[@danguingrich9665]

Planned to 1 3/4 actually stated early episode.

[@badsantaclaus4522]

Love your videos To bad you don't have kids learning beside you so you can teach them woodworking Today We losing so much knowledge Thanks for the videos

[@karlehelgesson9311]

I cant wait to next video

[@donalheffernan8270]

When you think about it, you are wishing for the end. Replay and re-enjoy what you ave. You'll notice things that you haven't done before. All good things come to those who wait.

[@chainer2208]

This mans voice is the craftsman's version of Morgan Freeman.

[@sanderson462]

Thumbs up

[@brianmowers307]

Quality!

[@steventriplow5378]

Every time that thumb goes past that saw...

[@JeffGnatek]

love this guy, also a dead ringer for george carlin's lost brother

[@cabinetguy30]

you hiring?

[@jackobrein1750]

My poor little mind is swirling with $$$$$$$. All of those tools cost more than I can make in 5 years!!! 💸💸💸💸

[@BobBlarneystone]

Not to tell you your business, have you ever thought of using a laser line instead of a chalk line to layout your cutlines and battens?

[@dayeu1lanai958]

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[@lolguy6214]

1

[@bucsanders7861]

I wish your helper would wear appropriate shop shoes!

[@pointpilot6376]

Again NO hearing Protection!