Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 30 - Timbers for ORCA and installing the knees

[@FenellaBeach]

“I cut half the (pencil) line away and leave the other half” - hand held, no fence, you don’t learn that overnight. The master shipwright at work, a joy to watch and listen to - so much skill and knowledge, and humility on show, right here. These fabulous videos will surely be enjoyed by generations to come.

[@gschady]

I always left half the line especially when someone else marked it so they could NOT blame me if THEY marked it wrong "see? I cut it where YOU marked it" do this once and they never try again ;^)

[@michaelhill7471]

That always tickles me when he speaks of that.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@gschady I do let back half my lines to have the deciding plane streak in reserve and stop planing once the line isn't visible anymore. Should You have to leave a witness line _for the others_ You probably work with the wrong people I reckon. Adult colleagues I work with shouldn't do blame games but own up to their shortcomings. How could they learn something without admitting there is something to learn? I am nearing my sixties and in shipwright-videos am learning from Lou. Was I sure to be the one never making things difficult for myself now and then, how could I be open enough to take on other people's ways to do it and probably find those "better" than "mine"? On the other hand is that problem probably the reason why I worked alone for looong periods of my work life: People on site can get utterly annoying pretty quickly 😁.

[@warrenwilson7836]

Nothing much better that watching a craftsman’s hands. Thanks.

[@eerikkinuutinen5808]

Did You know. You could actually be a narrator for audio books with Your voice. I'm wathcing Your videos just for the soothing calm voice (ofcause for boat building also, but You separate from others with the voice over).

[@bill7778]

Especially books about boats and sailing ships.

[@gasgiant7122]

Greetings from UK, stumbled on your Chanel but already on E30 within a few days, thank you Lou for unbelievable videos, my firs think I'd do after winning the lottery is to commission a boat built by the unassuming master of shipwrights. You seem like a guy I could learn from, you just speak with clear easy to understand language that mere mortals like me can understand, a real joy to be with👍👍👍

[@michaelhill7471]

“You are the guidance system”. The true measure of a master.

[@Antipodean33]

Don't you just love big, beautiful, long chunks of timber like those beauties. Wooden boats have so much soul, thats why you see wooden boat festivals world wide and no fiberglass boat festivals anywhere. Even people who are not boaties or wood work aficionados admire it all

[@leonclose7823]

In a recent video, Tim Hunkin commented that KZbin is a useful medium for the transfer of the subtle, informal tips and techniques that have traditionally been passed on by apprenticeship systems. These are things that would otherwise be "trade secrets". Louis' videos are a perfect example of this. The little details about hand control and potential minor pitfalls are the sort of things that are otherwise difficult to pick up, at least without making a lot of mistakes.

[@abettermousetrap]

No matter how many times I watch these videos I always learn something new.

[@mikeburton7077]

I'm not a boat person but l lo e watching an master at his craft !

[@TheShorebird]

As a Home Improvement Carpenter, I use a multi-tool all the time for a lot of different things. I love it, don't know what I'd do without it actually. Me and my co-workers are always wondering how we managed before we had it. When I saw what you were about to do, I thought that a multi-tool would be perfect for the job! This skiff is turning out to be a beautiful piece of work. Any person would be proud to own it. The lines of the bow are just so slick looking. I can't wait to see it cutting through the water!

[@raytheron]

You made my week, Lou! Always a joy to watch and listen to you. My idea of paradise? To be able to be your helper. But that's sadly never going to happen: I'm too far away and too poor. So I just delight in your videos.

[@stevenbeach748]

I can’t even tell you how excited I am for Orca

[@Daniel_cheems]

Such a great pleasure to watch a master at work. The video was over so quickly.

[@MrPotatochips4]

I made a two wheeled cart from a garden cart with a 5/8th D axle and 26 x 2.5" tires, just a 18" cube with the axle about in the center. moved some heavy timbers around on uneven Vermont ground. Old sayin around here is "use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" I learned alot from this channel, so thanks!

[@michaelhill7471]

When Mr. Sauzedde speaks of “timbers”, I really do shiver! When he sounds delighted about something I find I am too. I truly want to buy that skiff he’s building ( crafting) because I want to live out my days aboard it.

[@danielcotnoir3363]

Thanks Lou & company. It's always pleasure watching a master at work.

[@J.A.Smith2397]

Love listening to ya while working on my own wood shop

[@davidhall1779]

getting down to the fine work. i have to say its a joy to watch you work this ship into shape.

[@dwel2928]

Lou, and a few others, make the rest of us better woodworkers. What a privilege to be able to look over his shoulder while he makes an fits those beautiful laminations!

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you Lou. This beauty is getting close. Thank you for sharing and have a great week ahead.

[@ThinkinThoed]

This randomly popped up in my feed, lol love KZbin Algorithms sometimes. One recommendation though, to make it easier to binge watch for us newcomers is change your Playlist to play in order, it's currently in reverse. That way we can start from episode one in the playlist and it will play in order :)

[@richard-gn3es]

I envy your ability to binge watch this channel

[@scotthutson736]

Love watching you build these boats, Lou. Your craftsmanship is amazing.

[@reTool462]

Always enjoyable to watch a skilled craftsman at work. Really looking forward to the orca build. Its my favourite film.

[@markturner9293]

I must have missed something!

[@jenvan8799]

@@markturner9293 A true crime tiller.

[@reTool462]

@@markturner9293 orca, from the film "jaws" 👍

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@markturner9293 typo... should have been "skilled" not "killed" craftsman. And "Orca" was the boat from the movie "Jaws". Lou is planning to recreate that boat, aka the "Orca-2".

[@ronwatson4902]

One of a kind perfectionist. I love everthing he does and every word he says as well. Same as Fenella. Thank you Lou!!!

[@chuckfinley3542]

I loved seeing the Multi-tool in use. I first bought one 20+ years ago & used it regularly. The only time I ever got in trouble with it was when I accidentally unplugged it while using it. I plugged it back in & the tool scarred up the brand new hardwood floor I had just installed. The instructions never told an idiot like me to switch off the tool before plugging it back in.

[@thomasarussellsr]

When common sense ain't so common... 😂🤣😂🤣. If anyone has spent any time in the trades, they have re-plugged a tool left on at some point. Hopefully most were lucky enough to do no damage. I've cut a few cords with skillsaws that way. Why a skill saw has a trigger lock is beyond me, and after two times having this happen, years apart, I quit locking the triggers on any tools.

[@GeorgeJirout]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill with us!

[@michaelraabe3401]

I bought a Fein Multimaster when they first came out, back in the 80's. A couple of years ago I bought the latest model with the quick change blades. I love the tool. It has saved me on many occasions. A trick that I use to start an accurate cut is to clamp a freshly cut block to where I want to cut as a guide. If I can't use a clamp like on that corner post I temporarily hot glue the guide block in place. Love your videos!

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Guiding blocks are a good way, You still gotta tune for ingrown inconsistencies though - working with a lot of burly and "complicated" aka wonderfully live wood for dashboards and panels and such, I learned that the hard way. My first oscillating tool was a cast saw I got from an orthopedist and tooling was shopmade. What a lame thing compared to today's Fein toys! Boatbuilding always needed unconventional inventive solutions.

[@stefboulas]

Excellent job Lewis! A work of art and great fit

[@michaelsieben7202]

Hi Lou, I would like to send you warm greetings from Cologne, Germany. I've been following your videos since the beginning and was able to learn a lot from you. thanks for that. You have also made my decision for my upcoming boat project easier and I will now go for a V-bottom skiff.

[@brianmacintire3064]

I can't wait to see you put this in the water!

[@willierants5880]

That very last part blew my mind. The part about notching the knee. Can we see that?

[@thomasarussellsr]

I sure hope he shows that in his next video.

[@TotalBoat]

Amazing craftsmanship as always!!

[@ichigokurosaki6813]

This probably might ‘go against the grain’ for yourself Louis. Quality runs through everything you build. However for many of us to try and build one of your Totalboats ourselves, the cost of the lumber, well it’s just mind blowing for me. So could you please show us how to build a Totalboat that’s affordable for your average joe. Thanks for all your content so far. It’s a privilege to live in an age where we can tap into the minds and skills of masters of their trade like yourself.

[@jonathanbeyer7852]

Hey Louie! I use these tools to make finish cuts all the time and I always Brad nail a guide block on the line of the cut so it keeps the blade 90* through the cut.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Great tip, but these cuts weren't 90° cuts. Not much in a boat is 90°, even the corners of a lot of the boards used in many boats aren't 90°.

[@dozer1642]

It’s so beautiful. Thank you Lou. 👍✌️

[@tompedersen6564]

Always a pleasure to watch. Excellent commentary. You're truly a master bringing it to us in an understandable way. Two thumbs up and 5 stars.

[@douglasthompson2740]

All about a good quality blade when using a multi tool. I left mine on the shelf for a few years after trying the ones that came with it. Then I used a good blade and I have used the heck out of that tool since for several years now.

[@vladabocanek3703]

Nice. Very nice laminates. You've kind of hit me, when talking about glue. I am the one, who doesn't always have enought. I feel so sorry for leftovers.

[@juligrlee556]

I want to build a row boat similar to what I had as a kid. I would like to be able to row up the river in Michigan where I grew up. I want to row it and only have a motor for open water but also row it up the river. My biggest issues are to decide how long to make the boat, how wide to make the boat, the taper of the Kiel, and I want to be able to get in and out of the boat on open water so I can swim, dive, scuba etc. I want to explore rivers, swamps and not be twisted aside by the currents of the river.

[@gschady]

I'm getting "tuned up" for your next video Louis because it's got to be tight even if nobody else sees it but me

[@VencelBiro]

Damn, this episode was nice! Could have been 10x the length!

[@flightplan1000]

Thanks, Lou.

[@philipshane768]

I find that when I need to follow a line with the multi-tool it really helps to chisel the line before bringing in the power tool. Just cut it in with a couple of taps and it's easier to follow the line.

[@josephhertzberg2734]

Always a true pleasure

[@kittonsmitton]

Great tips on how to do it right the first time, thank you Lou.

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Looking awesome Lou!

[@acraftman2823]

First time I used one of those fine tools and cut my pencil line right down the center with almost no dust I went and bought one the next day if you wanna get really close throw one of the sanding pads they come with on I never used mine thinking it wasn't worth the effort but they work great also.

[@jimharris6545]

Excellent work and a great explanation, thank you.

[@davidbridenstine6358]

Enjoying the enthusiasm.

[@gav2759]

I never bought a multitool for years. I guess I never considered them a serious tool. Since getting one, it has extricated me from many a tight spot and I talk like I invented it.

[@TheShorebird]

I hear you! I often wonder how I managed without one. It works when where seems like there is no other tool that would do the job.

[@apistosig4173]

@@TheShorebird Kinda' reminds me of the daze with half-a-hacksaw blade, one end wrapped with masking tape, and heaps a' elbow grease and even more patience.

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

Good stuff Lou. Thanks for sharing. I seem to always learn something

[@Khorsathedark]

Amazing as always. Also, I can't wait for Orca.

[@leonportelance9613]

I cut 1/2 the line away. lol ... astounding!

[@ZacVaper]

A motor bracket like a Dusky Drive , is the way to go. I like a full transom.

[@christopherpeterson1400]

Great fitting

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

That will be the ONLY boat of its kind EVER. Never been built before. And will never be built again.

[@Pushyhog]

thanks Lou!

[@wadeshore]

Excellent

[@apistosig4173]

Q: couldn't you use small dowells instead of nails to align the laminates? These wouldn't have to punched out afterwards - and - I would consider would strengthen the component. Your thoughts please. Your employment of the vibrating cutter was pretty impressive 👍

[@gregoryh4601]

Dear Sir thanks for this Video. May I ask have you thought length your Videos? Just a little short to learn More but I just one Vote. Can wait too see the Horse power added to this Sweet Boat.

[@TimothyBarrymusic]

Rock on Lou!!!😎

[@damoog5985]

Legend!

[@warrendemers4672]

I have a plywood glen-L 18' and there's some rot on the cabin top. I need some advice on repairing the rotted areas and refinishing the hull, thank you!

[@JohnSmith-oy3ys]

Solid white oak

[@nicholasdaiello7167]

When’s the next video?!

[@twilamoore8879]

why not attach a piece of wood to guide the blade. Even if you just held the guide with your other hand while using the multi saw. I have never used one, but it seems to make sense to me.

[@koentrommel]

Any thoughts on Framing and planking a Dory with douglas fir and than glass it?

[@CrimeVid]

why not knife the line on the corner rib and notch to the line with a chisel, then you have a shelf for your multi saw to start on ?

[@captaintoyota3171]

ORCA!!!

[@josephkimbrell243]

Main beam keelson for another large work skiff, inboard motor?

[@soterialagoo5430]

I love to watch your youtube boatbuilding skills...are you in California?

[@jeffreyny2la]

Hello, what's the smallest band saw should I have in my shop for building a small wooden boat?

[@danacrook4203]

Lou, could you tell me what brand rabbet plane you used on the v- bottom?

[@michaelhill7471]

Can this 23 footer run with a 100 hp ob?

[@leandroterciterci9824]

Boa noite Será que vc vende o projeto desse barco ou doa grátis

[@joe-hp4nk]

Why is the transom curved at the top? Thanks.

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

It gives it a nice look!

[@techrfun]

What is the angle of the transom?

[@RobertWiggers]

What's the function of these "knees"?

[@thomasarussellsr]

They strengthen the back corners of the boat, like corner braces in an old barn between posts and beams, to counter the pressure of the water on the outside of the transom and side hull pushing in on the structure of the boat.

[@michaelwilkinson2928]

Time for an update?

[@ZacVaper]

The nails to align the knees is a good idea but if you were to use wood dowels instead; no need to remove them and will add structure.

[@johngoodell2775]

it would be a giant pain to align that many dowels and get a snug fit while working with epoxy on the clock. THe nail method with slightly oversized holes is forgiving

[@ZacVaper]

@@johngoodell2775 Just stop....you make no sense. Take a minute and think.

[@johngoodell2775]

@@ZacVaper dowels provide no strength to a knee in that orientation and would be a pain to deal with using epoxy. The strength is from the epoxy lamination. There are many ways to make laminated knees - one way is to just laminate the pieces, clamp, and cut the shape later. His method is another way to do it. Nothing wrong with hit.

[@johngoodell2775]

@@ZacVaper Well you might not want to publicize that:) good luck and best wishes

[@ZacVaper]

@@johngoodell2775 Switching from nails to wood dowels would be a struggle for you, we get it. Just sit in your armchair and watch.

[@johnq.public2621]

😃👍👏👏👏

[@bradbloxsom253]

Where's Lou?

[@keen9629]

Cutting half the line is the only accurate wat of cutting anything.