Carving the Rabbet and Preparing for Planking, S2-E12

[@echuck66]

This project has been very inspiring for me. Thank you for sharing this project and giving me some ideas for a future project for me to work on. I’ve grown quite interested in sailing, in general, and love the work being done by Acorn to Arabella, but that’s too big of an undertaking for me. I love woodworking, and this looks like a project that would be doable with our current resources. I look forward to future updates on this and any future projects you might choose to document.

[@larrybaker5316]

there is nothing more beautiful than seeing a wooden boat, especially in the building stage! thanks

[@5plus3741]

I’ve never learned more in so short a time. I’ve read the books but being able to see it is an amazing help.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fixingstuff2647]

Thanks, Bob - I'm enjoying watching the build!

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@qaweeorltuys]

I'm loving the detail in these videos!

[@RachaelSA]

You should draw a line on the head of the plugs, and draw it in the direction of the grain in the wood, so when you sticking the plugs in its easy to see which way the grain goes, so when your hands and everything is covered in glue you dont waste time looking, and you usually chisel/saw/sand the tops off anyway.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you again for another fine video Bob. I am sure glad you showed the process of fitting shims to the foot of the frames that needed fairing. Not everything comes together perfectly but it is perfectly ok to adjust for minor missed fits with shims and glue.

[@davidc6510]

That's a lot of back strain working on that keel from the shear line. You might consider using a little bit less glue when installing a bung to prevent the excess glue hydraulically locking the bung which could prevent it from seating as far down into the hole as possible. Great episode and thanks for sharing!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

She is coming along very nicely. Great job on telling us what and how you are doing things as you do them. There is something satisfying about the snick snick sound a plane makes as it cuts wood.

[@clydecessna737]

I am learning a lot thank you.

[@glencrandall7051]

Not a builder but have done some sailing. Super interesting to see all the details that go into a quality build. Thank you for sharing.

[@casaboteescueladenavegacio2167]

Congrats on the good work Bob! I really enjoy your videos and your woodworking skills. Cheers!

[@dennisdownes9319]

Nice video Bob! I was going to comment about the grain direction of the bungs, but you beat me to it! I have seen more than a few woodworkers and boat builders ignore this technique. I used to pop the bungs out with a screwdriver. I like that table saw trick to do the job! DD

[@mjschaeffer2112]

Absolutely amazing Bob. You do inspire me and I'm sure many others. Hope to see you down in Brooklin next summer.

[@russellesimonetta3835]

Great channel for us build junkies!

[@530eman]

Always look forward to your videos, the way you approach your work is very inspiring... I can barely draw a stickman but someday I will build a little wooden boat...❤️

[@thomasarussellsr]

Someday never comes until we start the project. Here's to your boat dreams becoming a reality. Cheers.

[@porkchop955]

Love your videos and I must say I have shop envy for your work space!

[@Tinmanstees]

Looks great!

[@azoresmarine]

Thank you

[@thomasarussellsr]

She doesn't look sea-worthy just yet (too many holes still, LOL), but she sure as heck is looking more and more like a boat. Coming along quite nicely.

[@charlie7057]

Some close up’s would be nice so we can see more details 🙏

[@hughbugger]

Are you planning on sealing/oiling the frames prior to planking ? Great video as always

[@michaelvazquez7533]

At the end with the wedge, didn’t you add a wedge when taking the angle for the floors. That had me a bit confused but wouldn’t that account for the unfairness you found at some of the stations?

[@ensen89]

There is about a 99,9% chance that I will never build a boat. :D But I really like the videos about boat and horse wagon building. Most woodworking is about right angles and flat surfaces, but this is a totally different world. Watching this stuff with all the curves and blending really keeps the mind open (at least for me). The only questions I have so far is how expensive is those bronze hardware? Is it more or less expensive than stainless? And could you use stainless or might that make the wood rotten because of some chemical reaction stuff?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

The bronze is expensive. Stainless is also (about the same) Bronze is the best choice as it is malleable so it can stretch with the movement of the boat. Stainless is very hard and will not move with the boat the could result in damage to the hull. Just one of the costs of building a boat. Thanks for watching!

[@donaldsmith2242]

Something I've always been curious about. What are the advantages/benefits of using a round mallet rather than a flat faced one when chiseling? Thanks.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Ergonomics and less damage to the chisel handle.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Hi Donald, The weight of a round mallet is more evenly distributed along the longer head and the long head surface reduces the chance of "misses." All said and done, it is just a matter of use. If you stick to one type of mallet, either will work just fine. I use a round mallet when carving as I don't have to think about the head orientation while working. There is also a technique that the round mallet allows. It's a matter of a wrist flick at the strike that produces more power with less work. Thanks for you question and watching! Several viewer have suggested a mallet as a tool making video. I'm putting it in the queue. So, at that time I'll explain future. Cheers,

[@jmovson]

What about the keel bolts. Have you not plugged them up?

[@georgefrench1907]

👍

[@bizim_eller]

👍👍🙂

[@premierd8988]

Plugs need to be a bit tighter mate ?

[@thomasarussellsr]

The glue will hold them in, I guess? Yeah, I was thinking they seemed a bit loose. However, without paint, and with some paints, water absorption will tighten them if they don't fall out first.

[@brucedoxey5815]

He put them in with epoxy and added filler material. Problem does not need to be tighter than his will be.

[@Paul_C]

Are you going to paint the boat? It would be nice to see to wood. But probably that would be just me 🤔

[@CorwynGC]

Generally paint lasts MUCH longer on boats than varnish. I expect he plans to leave the transom varnished, and paint most of the rest, that is typical for fine craftsmanship boats of this kind.

[@jen4739]

I know this is late in the game regarding this build but your boat building instruction will live on so expect such comments as this in perpetuity. As a consultant for a certified testing lab I would like to know your personal email address so that I can send you some information regarding "gratis" testing of some of your laminates, adhesions, scarf joints, etc. I think this would be a fascinating collaborative effort and one that perhaps some of your suppliers would be interested in paying for down the road.

[@johnprietomarin4454]

Nesecita un ayudante estoy disponible gran conocimiento y experiencia deme la oportunidad