Custom rivet press machine! - Wooden Boat Fastenings (EP79)

Rebuilding a historic sailing yacht - Custom rivet press machine! - Wooden Boat Fastenings (EP79)
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EPISODE 79.
In this episode I start thinking about the plank fastenings for Tally Ho. Using copper rivets is the strongest and most authentic choice, but they are not available to buy in the size I need. Just as I am trying to work out the smartest way to make the rivets, we receive a mysterious box in the mail, from a fan. Amazingly, someone has custom-fabricated a machine for making copper rivets out of round bar!
We also work on making all the patterns for the hanging knees, which will be cast in Bronze at PT Foundry. Matt and David join the team, and get stuck into grinding bronze, and Rosie gets into her stride laminating the patterns. Backtrack is unamused by the baby chicks.
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79. Custom rivet press machine! - Wooden Boat Fastenings (TALLY HO EP79)

[@ericcsuf]

My granddaughter (13 yo) was over and saw me watching the video. When she saw Rosie she said, "Girls can do that??? Wow!" So we're going to do a few things in the wood shop today. She had never shown any interest before. Rosie probably doesn't know she was an inspiration for a young girl today.

[@PatrickPoet]

Exciting to see Rosie. One of my favorite things about Leo is that if you want to work hard and grow and learn he supports that wholeheartedly. I don't know about the UK, but in the US it's pretty damn hard for a woman to get a good break in the trades. Which brings me to Rosie. She's a hard worker and she wants to learn. Leo supports that. That makes me pretty frickin' joyous.

[@kunstmol]

@Ted Carruthers Hardly Free for him. as you can see, he has to teach every volunteer to get them up to speed. he has to do this with every one of them. the man has the patience of a saint.

[@johnlavery7494]

So if they put Rosie on the crazy new rivet machine that would make her Rosie the Riveter!

[@sblack48]

She has skilz AND a beautiful singing voice!

[@JohnnyMotel99]

All that riveter is missing is a small motif stamped into each head.

[@oldschoolman1444]

Ha Ha, was thinking the same thing. Maybe a little S.B.C. =)

[@HandyC]

Oh yes, it's the little details 👍🏽👌🏽👌🏽 I would say outline of tally ho though ☺️

[@AJ-ku7nm]

My thought exactly.

[@HandyC]

Don't forget though that the head is going to get a pounding when it actually gets riveted into position... would have to be done afterwards.. oh my lord that's a lot of work, even if you had a specially made snug fitting stamp.

[@pcahill10]

A Tally Ho logo and I would buy one to support the project!

[@coug96fan]

"See a Need, Fill a need" - Bigweld. I am so amazed at the tools that have been created or modified to make the job easier. By the time Tally Ho is in the water, Leo will have a fully functioning boat shop. Can't wait to see where that creative energy goes.

[@onenessbe9991]

Thanks Leo and crew for keeping us in this most positive vibe through a challenging time in the world . Isn't it marvellous how we humans so easily respond to a worthwhile joint task . The vibe you ,TallyHo, and friends have created has inspired so much positivity , generosity of spirit , ingenuity , depth of experience , skills etc etc ...revealing these most wonderful aspects of us as humans . I could go on ................and I will because I am inspired. A boat like this is a true work of art and you are revealing mastery in the process . The level of intricacy of the project - as you have taken it on is astounding . It is a massive project . Your work rate/ethic is so effective and equal to your intelligent approach in timelessness - (whilst obviously there are timelines , you show us there is no sense of rushing through and cutting corners . i mean - every aspect of the work has soooo much detail and work effort and we get to see the essence of that . it is mindblowing ! Great film-making !) Energetically the project is like a big positive snowball gathering and releasing energies as it flows . The timeliness of the people , skills , materials and tools, manifesting because someone was inspired to throw their shoulder in behind the snowball shows us all that anything is possible when we dream large and include everyone in the dream . Amazingly skillful volunteers turn up to offer what they have . So much grunt is needed to accomplish the myriad tasks . Marvellous spirit of generosity is here for us to see eh!? Jeff's riveting machine , magnifico : ) Imagine the world being just like this project . Imagine ! And as the project flows , timelessly , soon floating in the sea and sailing like a witch , You and friends get to live and sail on this flowing creation with an endless potential global crew list , a generator of positive vibrations resounding through existence . Cheers Leo , For reminding us all ; This is how we humans are meant to live - united in joint , fun ,beneficial projects . It's meant to be fun :)

[@SampsonBoatCo]

Heads-up; If you enjoyed the first "easter-egg", you might want to watch this video right until the end... If this video is unavailable in your country, I apologise. It’s due to a music rights issue (false copyright claim) - blame KZbins crazy “guilty-until-proven-innocent” approach. It will be sorted, but I don’t know when. Also, check out the awesome artists who provided their music for this video; Barry Phillips - Old Heddon of Fawsley ( Buy this great album here! - gourd-music.square.site/product/cello-cd/122?cs=true ) Fake Dave - Superdad ( Support Fake Dave's awesome music here! fakedave.bandcamp.com/releases kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6DdhIuKhtGUosU )

[@KarlHeinzofWpg]

Your music choices are always awesome.

[@benjaminklepper]

I "saw" you Alix!

[@jon-christiankaczor5384]

@ Sampson Boat Co. Now if your using copper rivets on the boat does that mean your going to have to use any sacrificial anodes on the boat? Or is that not required since the boat is mainly wood

[@jon-christiankaczor5384]

I know typically anodes are only used on iron hulled ships due to electrolysis

[@andrewzanas9387]

@@benjaminklepper Ditto that, Alix!

[@ightwoman]

I can only echo the existing comments about the rivet forming machine. It's design is imaginative, efficient (I especially love the economy of movement in the press as it cycles through the three finite functions with limited nonfunctional movement) and so professionally built and finished.

[@kiyotomiyazaki1668]

It's a great bonus to see Alix, but no line of "Pete, What are you doing?" Oh, Leo! You may think it's getting too old, but please! We miss that a lot!

[@RykovskyA]

Reassuring to see that Pancho is keeping a close eye on the progress! 🤣 as always thanks for sharing your amazing journey and craftsmanship 👍🏻🔥🙏🏻

[@matthewlong1506]

Anyone else wishing someone was there to be his camera person and assistant editor to allow him time to work but have more videos? I feel awful saying that but I catch myself looking for videos then saying "Idiot it's not time yet." 😂😂 How did boat building become such an addiction?

[@dave_in_florida]

leo does have a new video editor and team and they are doing a fantastic job, light years ahead of earlier shows

[@darrenleask6042]

Wow Geof what a cool tool you made. Really gladens my soul to see the love. Nice to see your mug Alex Kredder

[@bradley3549]

Arabella weeps. What a brilliant piece of kit that rivet maker is. Those things are beautiful. Edit: should have waited until the end, that was hilarious.

[@TheBengineer3712]

Awesome work as always, crew! You should consider cutting the rivets all at once. Then get two more dies. Press and release the two dies at the same time, with the third loaded on deck. Could cut your time per die in halfish.

[@1320crusier]

Be sure to oil your dies and the rivets, Leo. The dies will last longer.

[@ahaveland]

It is really true for pressing copper with steel though? There's a massive difference in hardness and malleability.

[@hobnob4224]

I would love to watch a 10 minute compilation of outtakes of the parrot, the dog, and the chickens. Am I alone in finding these guys the highlights of the videos? They bring a sense of proportion to the project with their worldly indifference.

[@dabrownone]

The shape on those knees is crazy. Cool

[@Strada62]

That is so Awesome that Alix Kreder stopped by!!

[@raytheron]

That rivet press is sublime!

[@Bystander333]

The ON switch at 11:34 is truly epic, nice to see Leo getting lots of help from friends during the 2020 cooldown.

[@southern04man]

My area in south Louisiana once had a big boat building tradition that has basically died. I wish i would of took the time to learn with the older master builders. They are scarce at this time. Being a carpenter for the last 30 years it is one specialty i desire to learn. This channel is one of my favorites to watch. I certainly have learned a lot watching over the time you started this channel. Thanks Leo. I wish i lived closer to lend a hand.

[@raymasek4127]

I keep re-watching this vid...that damn nail head maker is genius

[@NatureHealsMe]

Posted only 5 hours ago and already 8.5k comments. I thought I’d be the first. You are a legend! I found you a month ago and I can’t stop watching. I only wish to have the skill set you exhibit someday. Just amazing to watch. Humble, stoic, and British like me mum and dad. My Dad worked on the docks in Liverpool, as did his dad. I was an Immigrant and now US citizen. So CAL. Your videos have resurfaced so many amazing memories from my dads past. You’re videos and adventures are doing more than bringing back to life the beautify of Tally Ho. Thank you!

[@michaellachowski7053]

Leo, the bronze hangers between ribs and the deck planks! when you first talked about them few episodes ago, I recognized the obvious stress point where the bronze takes the sharp internal corner - that's a potential cracking point! If you had round the internal inner edge of the stringer directly below deck (shelf?) to plain 1/2" or r3/4" radius, instead the lorry trunk plank thing. Then you had to fill the bronze hanger with corresponding 1/2" or 3/4" fillet and voila! No stress point there! Ask some structural about the strength difference between the two options. At this stage you still can cheaply change it.

[@michaellachowski7053]

withdrawing my remark - you just did it right in 20' 19"

[@michaellachowski7053]

then you revert to the error on 26'30".... I am reinstating my remark! Do the hanger like in 20'19" and carve out the stupid wood instead the bronze!!

[@philipmajor2729]

Argh! there be pirates lurking about in the dark. Leo batten down the hatches and prepare to repel boarders! Or does he ("Alix") want to parley? ?

[@philipmasters7491]

Such a joy watching this video:- the riveter, the hanging knees, the Rabbit, the Crew and Alex!!!

[@ApexWoodworks]

Leo, it's not surprising that you're receiving such support from so many, a terrific example being the riviting machine that was designed and fabricated by Jeff, then shipped to Leo's worksite to be used on the project! You're quite an amazing young man and from what we've seen, an equally amazing leader. (Was the Alix Kreder we saw lurking at the window, then playing around with the riviter?! Cool!!)

[@sappernz]

Brilliant rivet machine ....Amazing simplicity....

[@rotax636nut5]

Way to go Jeff then, he must be a a seriously good engineer to have designed and made that machine and a very kind and generous person for donating it to this project..

[@therickman1990]

Hello Leo, who is a boatbuilder and a sailor, great to see you again!

[@arboristo4407]

Wow as always! Rivet machine is absolutely riveting ✅❤️🤠🐾 greatly inspirational,Leo and crew🌞

[@jamesallen712]

Nice to see you have a helper to do the rivets for you. Great video as usual. Keep them coming.

[@nv1493]

That tool - brilliant.

[@wandeenboatbuilding3524]

I'm envious of that riveting machine. Brilliant.

[@number1genoa]

Each episode is like sipping the best coffee you ever had then delayed gratification until the next one. We all know the parrot is the real boss when the camera isn't rolling, nothing escapes Ponchos eye.

[@Eric_s_Channel]

Oh no I've finished already binge watching the 79 vidéos in 3 days!!! Oh Wait I'll gon on FB to see what happened since this one!! LOL Yay!!

[@andrewturnbull5897]

Astounding work! Did miss Pancho this time out though!

[@WilliamNesse]

The alix Easter egg was solid gold

[@luuk341]

Mr Geoff ( I hope thats the correct spelling of your name) I LOVE your machine! The design is simple, elegant and effective. My hats off to you ! You are a genius

[@berbold]

Hi Leo. I have watched this project since the beginning and continue to be astonished at the depth of craftsmanship and beautiful work that you and your team produce. I am not someone of much boating experience and have only gotten a rough sense of what the interior might be but I have a suggestion for an change to the interior (I assume a non-traditional one). The skeletal structure of the boat, especially with the addition of the bronze floors is incredibly beautiful. After so much effort has gone into creating this structure, it strikes me as somewhat sad that the interior will hide it. As such might it be feasible to create a portal in the "floor" (that you stand on) - one that could be covered with a sturdy transparent material that can support the crew's weight. With the addition of judicious lighting within the skeleton, visitors would be amazed to be able to see it and get a sense of how it is put together. Not sure if that makes sense. Thank you for the years of great videos of your craft and work family - it continues to be a source of joy

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Incredible video your people are so tallented as are you of course thanks for sharing. :o)

[@WeSixKings]

AAALLLEEEXXX. Dude, I've missed you man! Very glad to see you 👍🏼

[@benhainsworth1247]

ImPRESSive work 🤓

[@Blueflamewarriors]

I’ve been watching your videos - I rewatched your original video - if I was that boat I’d be ready to get out and stretch my wings - she’s ready to rock

[@sevilnatas]

I'm thinking that it might be more efficient/fsayer over all to cut all or a lot of rivets first, then press the heads on. The number of steps to get through the complete process, (cut, place pin, hit with hammer, position collet, stamp, release collet, remove finished rivet) might be quicker because muscle memory kicks in on smaller number of steps. Anyway, my two cents.

[@knightwolf8877]

Woohoo another video!

[@superman242242]

I love the diversity of everyone helping on this project ! Really adds so many layers to watching the build progress . Keep it up Leo can't wait to see the boat in the water when it's all done

[@kapekodbob]

Awesome !

[@kenandzana]

44 dislikes? Only the most likable and inspirational video on utube. Some bots need to get a life ,so sad.

[@ToplessTattoo]

More rivet making!

[@garyreed2206]

Awesome machine and impressive workmanship. You guys put more effort into making molds than most people put into making a final part. I look forward to each episode. At 15:10, the frame in the foreground looks like it pulling apart (probably expected as the wood seasons), is that going to be an issue?

[@michaelruta3105]

Is this a game of Where’s ALIX? STEVE needs you back in Massachusetts!!!!!!!

[@alviseberti9986]

best easter-egg ever :) made my day ahaaha also what a great team you always put together , pleased for you.

[@codyfoley4495]

Speed up the rivets a little more by cutting another rivet on the upstroke after smashing the one in the die

[@tommypetraglia4688]

Now it is a law in Lloyd's that the _Jane_ repaired all out of the old until she is entirely new is still the _Jane_ . The _Spray_ changed her being so gradually that was hard to say at what point the old died or the new took birth and it was no matter. - Joshua Slocum. Sailing Alone Around The World - Ch 1, Rebuilding the _Spray_ : Pg 7

[@peterbalazsy8263]

At 20 sec per rivet, = 22.2 hours? At roughly 8 hrs work per day... that will be a 3 day job easily. Wow... great.. imagine how long it might have been w/o that GREAT machine?

[@SickCooperboss]

I calculated it's going to take over 24 hours to make all the rivets necessary. Wow😱

[@rmonette]

22s * 3,995 = roughly 24 hours of rivet making!

[@H60Blackhawkmtp]

Fun drinking game; make a rivet, take a drink.

[@macelius]

You should look in to a pneumatic rivet gun for peening those over on the inside, used in classic aluminium bus paneling as well.

[@thomasheys902]

Hey Alix!

[@reneahlquist7209]

If you had engraving on the head of the rivets, you could sell them!

[@EyeOnTheTV]

22:50 Hey!! Your on the wrong coast buddy!! So no chat between Alex and Leo?????

[@ToplessTattoo]

What do you do with the wood parts your making?... After you mold them?

[@rodharmon1474]

Need to put your logo in the rivet press.

[@marklamontagne3919]

Brilliant press. Will you have to Anneal the heads after Leo? What's the over all length of Tally-Ho?

[@tonygrimes13]

See www.yachttallyho.com/index.php/about-tally-ho/technical-data

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

Was that Alix at the end? Ha!

[@johnb6763]

Alex Woot!!!!!!!

[@williamoverton7265]

How much does it cost to make the castings from pattern to finished item?

[@giovannifiorentino8947]

Does Jeff awarded a ticket?

[@MsRazvan29]

Bravo respekt ❤✌🤝❤🤝

[@regel303]

Sampson Boat Co and Chicken Ranch.

[@falistor8969]

I was wondering, in one of the earlier videos, Leo mentioned that the bolts that fasten the scarf of the keel timber were just temporarily installed and that he needed to install the permanent ones somewhat later. Now, after bingewatching the entire series, Leo hasn't mentioned yet that these bolts were exchanged for the permanent ones. Does that mean he forgot about them, or did he exchange them off-camera...? I'm a bit worried :/

[@frederickstibbert7389]

There are 4 bronze bolts in the keel-timber scarf, they're permanent. There was a steel carraige-bolt at each end of that scarf, they were removed (off-camera, & the holes plugged) when the stern deadwood was installed.

[@falistor8969]

@@frederickstibbert7389 well, thank you! Now i can sleep in peace :) phew! How do you come to know? Did you help him sometime?

[@frederickstibbert7389]

@@falistor8969 I had left a comment to an earlier video, EP45: "Hope you remembered to take that steel fastener out." Leo answered to assure me that it had been removed, & that the hole was plugged w/ a dowel by Thom.

[@bjornsmasher66]

im sure there wont be a problem but i wonder how this process heat stresses the metal? im no expert what so ever. i just dont want you to get 3000 rivets in and find something about cracks or weakness of the copper.

[@rickowens4397]

22:50 Alix Kreder?

[@kennethescolme]

Please put the guard back on the 4"1/2 grinder.. So so so dangerous, and any job can be done with guard attached.

[@dm55]

I can't be the only one. 24 h.

[@youmanskids]

I could have sworn I saw Alex looking thru the window!!

[@men4skirts]

Question: when the newly made rivet is put trough the plank, is there a washer between the plant and the rivet head, or is the plank strong enough the rivet head will not work its way through the top pf the plank? Thanks!

[@esutton493]

Yes, they'll use washers on both sides.

[@kenshamrock3337]

To the Chap that made the Rivet Machine... Well done sir... That is a very nice piece of fabrication and invention indeed. The community on this channel always blow me out of the water.

[@UKPete]

A big thumbs up to the guy who designed and built the Genius riveting machine, its amazing!. 😊

[@SteelDoesMyWill]

With all the different tedious detail jobs the team is working on, I bet they have to draw straws or duke it out over who gets to make the rivets!

[@joestoffer8212]

Luke now all I can see is an all out bar fight style brawl. Hammers and saws are flying, there’s chisels everywhere, the ship saw is on its side. Everyone’s bloodied and bruised and then there’s Poncho, just sitting there at the press as if there’s absolutely nothing wrong. Why? Because Poncho knows nothing but chill.

[@SteelDoesMyWill]

@@joestoffer8212 I'm not a bird guy, I have a dog. But honestly Poncho makes me want to adopt a tropical bird.

[@joestoffer8212]

Luke honestly, with the way 2020 has gone so far, I think we could all use a little more Poncho.

[@SteelDoesMyWill]

@@joestoffer8212 what scares me most (in terms of sailing and cruising) that we have learned from this Pandemic is that you're not even safe on a sailboat from many of the repercussions. I have a few friends that are 'stuck' in various places around the world until this all gets resolved, or we get a vaccine. Still, I'd rather be cruising during all this mess that cooped up in quarantine. C'est La Vie...

[@chriswills9530]

Bespoke rivet former; designed, built and shipped for your pleasure. Leo, hard work aside, there is a generous amount of support coming from supporters. It's not luck, but a response to who you are and what you've done. That machine is wonderful.

[@renerobes30]

The gentleman who provided that hydraulic shaping tool needs to be added to the first ship party cruise list.

[@ditzydoo4378]

Jeff's "Wonder-Rivet-Tool", (you'll wonder how you ever got along without it) is an absolutely brilliant piece of kit. The engineering is so sound and the quality of the end product is off the charts. This could even be used to form Bronze Carriage bolt bodies which would then be threaded as needed. All I can say is I do dearly hope Jeff has filed a patient on this incredible machine, and that the fellows over at Port Townsend come over for a visit to view the end product. Stunning, simply stunning.

[@peterhendry2154]

No patent needed. Published. There's 6,000 + of us, and counting, as witnesses.

[@stevenr8606]

And, Pete; We know what you doing. Thanks for the explanation & your hard work... everybody's hard work!

[@sourignooutsama7098]

@@peterhendry2154 If the device able to receive a patent (in this case doubtful) then one has to be applied for. SCOTUS has rule that "prior art" (things like traceable trade secrets and such) does not trump a patent.

[@bborkzilla]

Patents are generally a waste of time and resources unless you have a full time team of lawyers to back up your claim.

[@HighlandSteam]

Rivet presses like this one are quite a common item. I used one way back in the early 80’s

[@honzaasterba]

Its great to see Alix is doing well and having fun, we missed you over at Arabella's ;-)

[@mausplan3890]

I'm sure he will be back to A2A. . I think his batteries are almost full now. Nice of him to drop in and say hello.

[@AgiHammerthief]

if he grinds out 5000 rivets while he’s visiting he could borrow the machine ;-)

[@chucksgmgarage1116]

Was very surprised to see Alex creeping through that window.

[@atthebrink74]

I had to do a double take on that window peak.

[@JamesTorrey]

I kind of gave up watching A2A, why is alix longer there?

[@jakemoore7912]

Loved the cameo this project isn’t just the boat building. The videos are getting better and better.

[@stevenholton438]

They have a pro working for them now as volunteer I believe!

[@moebeddah2288]

Man, that UPS guy got off easy. If that was me, I would have had to back within seven feet of the ship saw. Old truck driver here ;-). You have an outstanding crew! Rosie is becoming a favorite. Pete is solid gold. Leo, you have an exceptional ability to judge one's character. Cheers!

[@stevenr8606]

Backing straight down the roadway is way easier than what they ALL are doing. As an 'X' CDL driver, I do get your drift.

[@buck9852]

UPS Freight city driver here. It’s against the rules for us to leave the road in a residential area. Too much risk for damage real or imagined to property. Years ago we could do it but too many people tried getting money for damages to lawns, sprinkler systems, etc. After seeing videos of drivers backing down that drive I’m glad we have that rule. 😂

[@rickbrandt9559]

@@buck9852 All trucker drivers are experts,just ask one, well maybe not me..

[@sladelewis2421]

The answer to so many people’s question lately has been answered; “Where’s Alix?” Answer: “Washington”

[@jimallen9442]

Thought I was seeing things.

[@jerrodwhittington3009]

Is that Alix? Permanent?

[@BrianGuilfoos]

Loved that little Easter egg.

[@eddygonzalez6018]

So that's what he's been doing all along. Is he also doing some of the video editings for Leo?

[@fingerbottom]

I just finished binging Acorn and giggled when I saw him.

[@vetal_lucker]

I kinda miss Leo's "Hey, Pete, what are you doing?", to me it somehow became such an important part of the series 😔

[@davidbutler1666]

Totally! I liked his controlled irritation.

[@ramosel]

It should be a shirt!!!

[@vagabondroller]

Nooope! It was tired and over done. For me.

[@JoelShapiro]

@@ramosel I'd buy one!

[@ahriman8543]

Yepp, absolutely miss this running gag. It always drew smile on my face.

[@TheyCallMeMrGuns]

In a world full of division, one guy just wants to build a boat. Be more like Leo.

[@larslange5482]

Yep, well put.

[@sreilhac]

Good ole Alix!! Awesome to see him!!!!

[@eddygonzalez6018]

I thought that was him. If they need some more riveting to do, Alexi can have Steve send him a pile of copper and work something out with Leo. ;) Although the heads are a bit different. It'll be nice to see both do a bit of interaction. It seems most people who follow A to A also follow Leo and vise versa.

[@jbyatzeck]

Its easy to see the beauty in the fairing Pete is doing. But how incredible is the beauty in EVERY SMALL DETAIL?!? Simply astounding Leo and team

[@fingerbottom]

I was thinking the same thing

[@dave_in_florida]

actually what we are seeing is how incredible his video team has become to show us all that!

[@Philjamon]

Good Morning All, I have just had my second dose of Tally Ho Ep79, just amazing the intricate templates for the bronze hangers, such a lot of work. America gets bad press sometimes, I think because of the somewhat toxic political system, but the quality of Americans drawn to this project is impressive and heartening to see. I think of course of The Pink Fireman, and Jeff who has fabricated the rivet maker, and many others well done to all of you.

[@grumpywoodiam]

What happened to "Hey Pete what you doing?"

[@HandyC]

grumpywoodiam i was waiting for it too while he stood there, then kinda cut to the chase, maybe that file got corrupted this week, we'll never know 🤣👍🏽

[@Galerak1]

I was waiting for that too lol

[@Kelo76]

I was very disappointed by that too. Now I we'll be left to wonder if Pete is fairing frames or drunk in a 7-11 parking lot for the next two weeks.

[@horatiohornblower868]

Shy Pete loathes the camera, but he's a damn good shipwright!

[@andrewzanas9387]

Pete graduated to "one of the real guys" right down to the emphasis on U.K. punctuation. Beautiful work, Pete the Boat Builder.

[@sapelesteve]

Coming along nicely Leo! That riveting machine is off the charts amazing. Kudos to Jeff for putting that together. Looks like I will have to make another donation to the cause considering the cost of those Copper rods........... Cheers Leo & Crew........ 👍👍😉😉 DONATION MADE! Come on and join me folks & together we can help Leo rebuild Tally Ho!!

[@hughcasement5443]

It really struck me during this episode that a boat is just as much of a sculpture as it is a vehicle or a tool.

[@bighappyhotgood]

Seeing Alix through that window was just like a surprise meeting with a relative you hardly see- I follow both boat building journeys and this just brought them a lot closer for me.

[@ericcsuf]

I THOUGHT that's who it was, but wasn't sure. Peaking through the door glass was the main clue, though. I'm in the future, January 2024.

[@markmuller2320]

Not gonna lie... when Pete first showed up, I thought, "really??". Today I spent 90% of the vid wondering where Pete was (and kinda missing him)... even after Alix's cameo! 😊

[@Mmmyess]

I was glad to see him but still a little disappointed that we didn't hear "Hey, Pete...what are you doing?"

[@Wmoore1]

@Jack Hole people look and dress a certain way to get a certain reaction. You can pretend you don't, but you'd be lying. Pete dresses in a way that says careless hobo activist kid. Of course we don't know that about him, so nobody ACTS on their initial impressions, but we still think what they want us to think about them.

[@markmuller2320]

@Jack Hole because, sadly, we all judge all the time. I guess it's instinct. So, perhaps, it should go like this, "Hey Pete, what you doing?" "Teaching y'all a valuable life lesson!" 😊

[@wildtimbrown]

@@Wmoore1 nice assumptions you've got there...

[@Wmoore1]

@@wildtimbrown you're completely innocent of judgement? You literally just cast a judgement on me based on what I've said. We all make assumptions, you're not a saint.

[@MentalIneptitude]

That rivet press is a thing of beauty. It's going to save *weeks* of effort making the rivets for Tally Ho. I'd say the guy should sell them, but "rivet maker for wooden boat" is a pretty niche market, LOL.

[@OtherworldlyPictures]

Does anyone know how to contact Jeff about a press like this?

[@seansimpson752]

Can you add a Sampson Boat Company die pattern to the press to further customise the rivets? Might be a merch opportunity in that as well.

[@thelostbushmanlg1765]

Nancy Pelosi you not....Nancy Pelosi of (insert place Nancy pelosi comes from, here)...are you? I wouldn’t have thought boat building was your jam!😂

[@thelostbushmanlg1765]

Nancy Pelosi true, it’s pretty epic!

[@koningbolo4700]

@Jim Nickles For any image or lettering to be readable the rivets have to be set and secured in one single crazy hard blow...

[@glennmiles5365]

I was thinking the same thing, but to create some additional revenue stream by making/getting a die that could forge coins or?, out of copper or bronze, to be sold to fans of the project with significant margins. The press sure looks robust enough, but we shall see what impact 4,000 rivets has on the machine's longevity.

[@oliverrexwinkel2564]

@Jim Nickles if you ask me, no, don't do that. You're right with by hammering it in, it wil disappear from the head, but the rivets in the boat are on the boat, so nobody will see it anyway. But the customiesed rivets made to be sold in the shop are easily made and show your appreciation to the whole project!

[@paulboden7850]

Riveting episode! Thanks Leo! And thanks Jeff!