Carlin Joints and Lodging Knees - Episode 140 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

[@jimjenkins673]

I follow 91 channels and it never fails, the best part of every week is when the acorn comes on. Thanks for maintaining my mental health fellas, you guys all are the best. ,,,,,,/),,,,,,,fair winds soon.

[@ronusa1976]

Over 900 kzbin.infochannels?view_as=subscriber One of 3 best for me.

[@bgbthabun627]

I follow about 200 channels, and have the same feeling.

[@AgiHammerthief]

and the best part of every other week is the double feature of Arabella and Tally Ho. Hope you guys meet at sea some time.

[@Mr.Blue987]

131 and these guys are the only ones I watch religiously.

[@donkoltz1]

So true. 139 for me, and yet this one stands head and shoulders above the rest.

[@michaelcaraway2305]

Glad to see you are taking precautions seriously. This virus has devastated way too many in our communities to be taken lightly. Keep up the good work and keep setting the good example.

[@bigshan5806]

Having subscribed when u started the keel pore, I'm always amazed, transfixed and inspired by your steady hands n willingness to work. Keep up the good work from down under

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear B.S. 👍👌👏 Exactly my thoughts too! Best regards, luck and health.

[@TheoChem1to1]

Came for the pore. Stayed for the craftsmanship and camaraderie!

[@robingourde3324]

Same here. It seems that's when this channel blew up. Alix was so green then. He learned well.

[@GregorShapiro]

I started watching then too and thought that pour was a disaster, I almost didn't return! Glad my son pushed me to subscribe!

[@joeduffy3376]

The Keel pour was what catapulted their channel somehow - So glad I found it!!

[@buffplums]

It always amazes me how you get the joints so accurate. Also watching Kris Harbor building his barn and all the joints and tenons and mortices etc all fit nicely. Whenever I made mortice and tennis joints the tendons always ended up to thin and would slip in and out like throwing a banjo down a hallway lol.😂

[@troubledspirit3328]

I dont know why I've been watching the last few months, I'm not even a boat person. Your guys attention to order and detail is a welcome reprieve in amongst the chaos that is the world at the moment. When you 2 are back as a team working together, then it will make for more riveting viewing. A pleasure watching.

[@troubledspirit3328]

Hahaha.. Yes, i look forward to every Friday night.

[@iblong9505]

With my brother-in-law living in my garage/workshop/man cave going on 6 months, it's a real pleasure watching someone work hard all day. Thank you

[@AcornToArabella]

It’s also a real pleasure, truly, hearing that you’ve housed family when they need it, and during a tough year, when it counts most.

[@randiiburleson]

@@AcornToArabella Class act, all around!

[@TotalBoat]

Amazing work Alix! She is looking beautiful!

[@waterboy181]

Those rivets sticking out of the shelf at minute 05:10 are giving me shivers as you work around them. I would have smashed my head open on those things about 12 times.

[@tracythorn2918]

Beautiful work Alix. I imagine each new task brings a learning curve with it. This project is exercise for both the mind and body.

[@marcryvon]

Patient Alix's work : Ode to the becoming of a true, highly talented Craftman. Impressive.

[@gordoncrain739]

I am often put off by hyper speed video segments; but Ben’s steady, mellow grooves make it work. A great effort by the whole crew. Thanks

[@billmccaffrey1977]

Great to see the progress. It's so hard to avoid burnout on long projects - hats off to you guys.

[@judechandler5102]

Love your work. She's really coming along now. Great job!

[@BillB23]

I'm continually amazed by your excruciating attention to detail and the enormous amount of skull sweat you invest in planning every step of the build. I can hardly wait for the time when I wish you fair winds and following seas.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks, Bill.

[@keithrelyea7997]

Alex, your slow, patience crafting of wood demonstrates the beauty of creating a wooden boat. It is the sum of so many carefully done parts. Yet over time a seductive shape grows clear to use. This is the the magic of what you and Steve have given us all. Thanks for you.

[@davidmspinelli8951]

Welcome home Steve, glad to hear you had a good time! You actually even sound more enthusiastic then you did in your last appearance. It really makes a huge visual impact to see the deck structure coming together. She's going to be beautiful, thank you for sharing her with us! Be safe and stay healthy! See you next week.

[@sotxmatt]

Alex, I believe finer detail work like this suits your soul!! I can tell you enjoy this type of work much more than the heavy lifting of the frames or planking. You sir are doing a wonderful job!!

[@rick91443]

End of a rainy morning in Normandy, waiting for lunch....Super timing...cheers...rr

[@bgdavenport]

Even though you had to expend time and resources to build it, the new boat shed is really magnificent. In one shot, it's reminiscent of a cathedral!

[@charlesseymour1482]

It is interesting to note the Tally Ho project is running about the same level of progress. Love your channel.

[@cliffstevenson5773]

Lovely, peaceful video. Thanks.

[@dennisoshea4906]

I just finished episode 140 Had a friend tell me about this about a month ago .So I started at one must say I have enjoyed the entire process. And the interaction of everyone who has worked on the project. You now have a new fan now get to work

[@patmancrowley8509]

Thank you, everybody, for a great channel!

[@acampbell72]

Hola Steve! Thanks for visiting out here in the desert! I was deployed to White Sands for 2 years and stared at those awesome mountains every day! Nice to see someone finally was able to hike through there...

[@onestepatatime2346]

It sure is coming to shape. Good work guys, an honour to watch you artisans at work.

[@svlamancha9877]

Looking good guys. It will be great to see your progress ramping up now the team is back together. 👍

[@kevinhall2266]

Every piece you craft and add brings more joy. Nice work Alix!

[@janote641]

As always, one another great chapter, greetings from Quilpue, Chile

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Squinting my eyes to see how you secured the step ladder from sliding.......just love the jointing and wood quality you guys have over there.

[@jeffwisemiller3590]

I was curious about what a carlin joint was as I watched Alex working so I looked it up. Bad idea. I got 3-4 hits about boat building in general & 6,000+ hits for George, rest his soul. The template Alex was using wasn't even shown either, darn. That is 1 difficult & interesting joint to make, let alone doing it perfectly 20+ times. Very nicely done.

[@Sircraig7963]

G'day Crew, Think its fair to say you both deserved some time away , a little R&R. Im just hoping the next trip you guys take is "wind powered" aside from the maneuvering. Great to see you both back at the grindstone..! Much Respect from Down Under

[@daleskidmore1685]

Alix is becoming a bit of a mountain goat springing around on the framework.

[@johnmanning4577]

...and I noticed that some of the framework sprang right back!! 8^)

[@mikeyutube]

Would hate to see him fall on those explsed bolt ends

[@williamcantalamessa5231]

Good morning from southwest Florida. Looking good guys

[@dougintothesunset]

I'm fully caught up now. Thanks for the ride, I look forward to the one ahead too.

[@k9six185]

I saw that rejuvenating beer sip😁

[@AcornToArabella]

cherry soda actually :)

[@andrewgaynor4399]

Look at you guys go! Delicate two-step across unfinished frames, carrying what is fairly dense, heavy and substantial 50-60mm thick hunks of timber, you must both have quads like kangaroos and hand-strength grip like a machinists vise! Boat building as a fitness regime? Could be the coming thing! Thanks guys, keep them coming.

[@dansbrown1313]

Sure glad to see Alix back at work and now looking to next Friday when Steve will be back too!

[@rodneywroten2994]

LOOKING AWESOME

[@lydiaajohnson]

Nice Alix. You’re really growing as a builder.

[@serisothikos]

Watching Alix meticulously chisel out the joint seating is a study in miniature of the care being taken with the entire project.

[@conradfuller6697]

Excellent joinery!

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Nice work Alix on the short beam pockets and the lodging knees. Good to see you both taking precautions by wearing masks. At this point can't be too cautious. Everybody take care, stay well and have a great week ahead. Happy Holidays to all of you.

[@geoffreystearns1690]

Finishing that last carlin joint must have been very satisfying!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Nice work, Alix. The short-ribs er ah beams are coming along nicely. (Guess I know what I'm craving for dinner). I can hardly wait to see the knees being made from all of the hard work of tearing those stumps apart. Yay, sounds like we're getting there soon😃! Welcome back Steve. It will be good to see the both of you working together again. On a side note, it wouldn't be a bad idea to wear some breathing protection while sanding. That dust can reak havoc in your lungs that may not show up for years. Keep up the great work guys, your getting closer with every video and bit of work.

[@MonkeyWithAKnife]

Ben! Really nice piece of music for the joint cutting montage.

[@waynemcphail7825]

Great progress.

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video

[@larrygawne3529]

Alex, impressed with your woodworking skills, they have came a long way. Should be proud ...

[@billssolarpowerandgardenin1016]

Great job! Loved it! There’s just something so satisfying about working a chisel, but that’s just me.

[@davidwilliams6016]

TEXAS! could have put you up. Hope you enjoyed the Great state! and the 3 days it probably took you to drive across it! lol Glad your back Steve

[@tl4ever262]

Yeah! I love seeing the two of you together. You guy's work well together. I missed the light banter between you two as you work. Hey there Alix have you got any thoughts on maybe going out wandering on board Arabella at some point in your future? I really like the Frenchman moniker the best. Welcome back Steve, you seem to have quenched your thirst for the wildness. Time to bring Arabella to life. Peace, good health and God's speed.

[@garyfroeschner2523]

Great video. Great work.

[@jonasmichaelmoir9378]

Cool teamwork! Steve must be ready to go now after his adventure. Dig ur guys style! Will be interesting to see the house start coming together! Cheers!

[@keg1dog]

Cactus laden hell hole!;) hahaha! I love it here!;)

[@xMrBergwoodx]

Awesome job Alix!

[@Pamudder]

It is good to see Steve and Alix working together again. I wasn't sure this was going to happen.

[@Mahalo_83]

Heads shoulders knees and toes 🤣🤣🤣🤙⛵️

[@mikewillis2934]

Great work, coming together

[@1ocean515]

Beautiful work! 👍👍

[@h2energynow]

Amazing work, Alix!

[@baldrehdead]

Its impressive to see just how many rivets are used in the background view. Each frame looks like a pircupine!

[@bullettube9863]

The fact of every big job is a whole lot of small details that have to be done right first. It seems tedious at first, but when this stage is done, you'll look at it as a big job well done.

[@daverotors]

Watching this in my new Acorn To Arabella Sweatshirt! Feels comfy :)

[@jeffdavis146]

I missed you last week. Welcome back!

[@dandexinventor]

It's good to work quiet once in a while.

[@30shandala]

Alix, try keeping a small (like 1x1x3) square and straight piece of hardwood in your pocket-excellent, easy, and bulletproof for starting those pullsaws off quickly and square. Great job.

[@vhostovich]

Alix. You make an interesting video.

[@randyganow7250]

Must of been fun, getting the bandsaw upstairs!👍

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

I know that you must be but thinking about it but a quick update on fire safety sure would put my mind at ease. Building the deck structure is so satisfying.

[@AcornToArabella]

Hello Dwayne: What sort of fire safety update?

[@bellevue260]

I'm glad to see you wearing masks. Its the right thing to do, and you are setting A very good example.

[@nitetrane98]

LOL Without another soul around.

[@AcornToArabella]

We literally said Steve just came back from a hot zone. The masks were to prevent the possible spread between us and our loved ones. There are no LOLs about that.

[@nitetrane98]

@@AcornToArabella Stay scared my friend.

[@AcornToArabella]

And we hope you stay healthy.

[@alice215]

i was wondering about those oak stumps, exciting.

[@sampoultney7373]

Excellent work 👌 She's starting to look like a boat 🐦 hehe

[@patpatpat999]

I would much enjoy working on this wooden beast, even though I have no interest in going to sea. Been there, done that.

[@New.Adventures.Sailing]

I understand that building the boat is primary, the camera angles have much to be desired in the last several episodes. So many things are being missed by just slightly poor shots. You don't need to do all the joints, just a solid example and time-lapse the rest. Thanks for all you do, keep up the great work, you'll have the deckhouse on in no time.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for the feedback and for watching.

[@nssherlock4547]

Back from holidays and already has "old man groans". Up and down, in and out will do that to you.The timber looked nice prior to varnish, they will look real smick when dry.

[@antoniocendana743]

Too good!

[@Digital-Dan]

Wood is cool!

[@tankneverfull3931]

I'm amazed at how much material you're removing from those long beams. Given that, I would have expected that the beams would need to be a lot bigger.

[@billyblobb67]

Hopefully the boat will be stiff enough that they won't crack.

[@petermulville5563]

The cabin trunking or house sides will add a huge amount of stiffness.

[@ScottKenny1978]

Considering that Alix is doing dips on them and they aren't flexing, plus they're going to have about 2" of deck on top and the house side, it's plenty strong.

[@AcornToArabella]

Exactly, Scott and Peter. The removed material is not a void, and all the parts of a boat work in chorus-the house side beams are made stronger by the side deck beams (carlins), which fill those notches.

[@Tillersweep]

I resisted this long but I can't any longer. You guys need a $10 tub of sidewalk chalk sticks (surveyor's chalk sticks will work). Rub all over one end, fit it into the slot, wiggle, remove and cut away the colored smudge. Easy, peasy.

[@martinhjorteriksen]

You mentioned that you had all your chisels sharpened, and ready to go for the day. Is it possible for a small segment of. showing how a workday is structured and planned?

[@AcornToArabella]

That’s a great idea. Noted!

[@rorypoole5582]

I have been looking forward to seeing the tree stumps being used since you harvested them, the tree stump is usually the part left behind as junk

[@jimmac521]

Hey Ben, nice job on the music and editing (as usual)

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Projecting bolts? These guys are boat builders! They don’t stumble around like rest of us....

[@ronaldkearn3322]

Good job Alex! :-)

[@mikepetersen5024]

Sorry but I had to watch more on the SN8 flite so you guys were second this morning. It is awesome seeing her come together.

[@AcornToArabella]

That much closer to Mars, Mike. Second to that is a-ok. ;)

[@arlenmargolin1650]

I'm just sitting here imagining this vessel just bobbing and floating so effortlessly across the water and even imagining the creaming of all the joints making such a sweet harmonious sound as the sun glimmers across its sails as it makes its way to places of beauty .... Wow sounds a little corny but I hope it happens

[@donkoltz1]

creaking?

[@gymnoboi]

last 3 videos have been less then inspiring, really glad Steve is back

[@xXookeeooXx]

Been at my grans funeral today(COVID), you videos relax me and take my mind off things. Thank you and keep up the fantastic work on Arabella, been with you since the beginning of your channel.

[@AcornToArabella]

We're sorry to hear that, but glad we could offer some respite. All the best to you.

[@xXookeeooXx]

@@AcornToArabella omg thanks for the reply, I’ve never had a reply from this channel before. It means a lot👍

[@44WillysMB]

Observation -- Steve working: Two camera angles (maybe),and speed is fast forward. Alix working : 4 to 6 camera angles, and normal speed. Good thing I can FF.

[@kennethellison9713]

Not only is it a LOT of exacting and monotonous labour, but working that much on irregular footings, not to mention the cold, is awfully fatiguing. Kudos.

[@K.E.L-117]

Can we get a hyperlapse of Steve growing his beard back to suitably pirate lengths please and thank you

[@patrickgilhooly8340]

Nice you are following proper protocol for COVID. Here in Texas wow not too smart🤮Nice notching ! Almost time to start work on deck house ??? P. Gil

[@timjohnson8725]

Alex looks like a soft Gennady Golovkin... Big drama show lol

[@charlesmoore456]

Alix, you should have used the jack plane on that short beam! 😄

[@b4ucrash674]

Are these George Carlin Joints? Asking for a Friend =D

[@michaelvangundy226]

Did you ever notice that frozen peas are all the same size?

[@b4ucrash674]

@@michaelvangundy226 Yeah,, and its the damndest thing! =D

[@annotten7413]

Michael VanGundy do you notice that we drive on the parkway and park on the driveway?

[@jimparsons9454]

Is it just me or does anyone else squeal like a teenager at a nsync concert whenever a new episode arrives?

[@loonatticat]

I roar like Godzilla at a Blue Oyster Cult show.

[@mikebockey4125]

it’s just you

[@jimparsons9454]

@@mikebockey4125 I knew listening to that crap was going to damage me.

[@byjev7881]

I would love to see you behind the scenes episode of how you get your footage to the editor and the process of editing

[@AcornToArabella]

There's a *little* bit of that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIabgqeiodWthdU but we're glad for your curiosity and will make a note.

[@shackman9566]

Thank you again ship is looking great. I have a question. Are you monitoring the shape of the haul? As you add weight to the outer deck structure is gravity pulling things outward. I remember Steve talking about keeping an eye on things earlier in the build especially over the length of the boat. With tempature and humidity cycles wood can do some funny things. Also how long did it take Atkins to build his boat. Did he have a larger crew of shipwrights working with him. It would suck to realize Arabella had become the victim of gravity and humidity.

[@rcouret]

The weekly knees video

[@cgln8760]

@00:58 "I buggered it up", that's an English phrase, surprised to hear it here 🤣

[@steveholton4130]

I'm not surprised at all. Boat shops are probably the most integrated places in the world. Shipwrights are the truest Journeymen.

[@ScottKenny1978]

There's a reason we call the northeast US "New England".

[@cgln8760]

@@ScottKenny1978 Yes, quite a lot of Steve's accents sounds English to me, from the UK.