Ep 145 - Fitting Our 1st Deck Beam To Our Boat Restoration

[@ShipHappensUK]

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[@paulroberts5677]

Not the usual discussions you get between a married couple. Love it, proud of you both.

[@BishjamIC]

Suizan makes really good budget Japanese pull saws. There are many different variations of them, Ryoba, Dozuki, Kataba, etc that work best for different tasks. A Ryoba would be the Swiss Army knife of the Japanese Pull saws. Rip cut teeth on one side, crosscut on the other. Wonderful work as always!

[@GnatTheGnome]

I came here to say exactly this. A good pull saw will do WONDERS.

[@davepeters8450]

Got mine from eBay a year ago best thing I ever did looking at another so many to choose from so light and easy to cut with never going back to a hand saw again great work and great videos

[@chrisbartrum3201]

Stop doubting yourself Simon, you're doing a brilliant job and oil sounds a sound solution.

[@Tassiebranch24]

Hi guys, investigate Odie’s oil, developed in the US, it’s a fantastic product👍🏻

[@davidbotterill7549]

Momentous occasion - 1st deck beam! Whoop whoop! Dave Birmingham

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

Absolutely! Stay out of the way SImon. Live on Sarinda for a while. You don't want the whole family to catch COVID! Gemma can handle the home front. I'm sorry for your daughter. Sending healing thoughts 🙂

[@planecrazy9208]

Despite having no formal boatbuilding experience you both - yet again - clearly demonstrate superlative skills and attitudes. I love what you do and would say bugger the critics, "Keep Calm and Carry On Sarinda-ing" Tom

[@jl4775]

Yeh but they've both got spade loads of common sense.

[@philroberts7238]

No surrender, Sarinda!

[@arthurraymond6239]

Labour of love 🤔massive heads up for your determination to achieve a result with this project 👌😊👍

[@dongrider9040]

10/20/2023 Hello Ship. I am out of the nursing home and rehab. It is great to be home but I face a long home rehab then back to in-home rehab and professional rehab for a while. I love your work. Continued good luck. Don usa

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

Good decision to use the threaded rod Simon. The beam shelf is going to be the final determining factor for the shape of the hull from the deck down. I suspect it will be a beautiful crisp line because of the way you have built the beam shelf. I'm all in for stainless steel stanchion railing mounted on a curb with scuppers. I do believe the shape of the hull does not project upwards at the appropriate angle. The rail must tuck back in toward the center line. of the hull. I think if you go back to the original drawings, you will see that is the case. I love you guys! ♥

[@colinwilliams9290]

I don’t think there’s ever an episode when Simon doesn’t come up with a good one liner, “are you making them screws tamper proof” 😂

[@chrisroberts2266]

best moment of the video lol

[@RB-wl7ct]

Rutland Bakewell Japanese Tools. Not always cheap but usually rock solid quality. You could also get a decent set of wood chisels. You could also consider an Evolution power file if you want to be more productive.

[@maxiemills6982]

That overhead shot, cut the deck off was awesome.

[@creepingjesus5106]

You need an oilstone and guide for those chisels! Hone them sharp at the right angle, and they glide nicely and cut easily and precisely. Once you get in practice, it's an occasional ten minute job that pays dividends!

[@creepingjesus5106]

Also, you can get saw setting pliers, that you can maintain saws with; which again, just makes life easier when you next pick up the tool.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

I’ve got a Wickes bench grinder that has a slow turning wet stone at one end and a normal fast grind stone at the other. It’s great for chisels.

[@Johannus-q8m]

You are both doing a wonderful job Resto to the old girl it will look great when finished 👍👍👍. Keep up the good work

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you! Will do!

[@kenrobinson6287]

You are a great couple and you have a really good attitude about you both. Simon i love it when you laugh, and Gemma has me cracking up with some of the things she comes out with. Credit to you both, i wish you well and lots of luck with your project. Ken Robinson, Wirral.

[@scottmuirhead007]

The condition of those wood chisels is hilarious guys! Get well soon little one! Great progress.

[@deanwellman4744]

First off, a big big thank you for lifting my spirits, with all the crap and negativity going on in this country, you two are a breath of fresh air 😀 I love your approach to every thing you do, literally the old bull dog, can do, spirit that is sadly lacking these days. I am in awe of your achievements so far, I have introduced several friends to your channel ( now all subscribed. 🎉) several of them women who are amazed at you Gemma, with your approach to what is generally classed as man's work, yet still maintaining your femininity, with your nails intact and hair in various styles. I liked it when you said basically do a job right or not at all, I always say, DINDDIT do it nice, don't do it twice! Simon always seems so chilled! Keep going guys, ignore the keyboard trolls, they will never achieve a fraction of what you two have achieved, we are all wishing you every success in your amazing adventure. Just a thought, I hope amazon don't deliver direct to Sarinda as ... You'd probably have to fish your parcels out of the mud! 🙄😂 Any way keep laughing and living, and best wishes to Amelia.

[@brian.7966]

well said sir.

[@FastHatTrick]

Seriously, @12:00 that was a real moment. A milestone. Giddy and sad all at the same time. Realizing one day it will be over.... well, by the time you finish, you will have to go back to the start and check to see if it needs repairs :) Boat Life!

[@seankearney2592]

Firstly I Would Like to send my Best Wishes to Emilia,And hope she feels better real soon.....Big Hug to you all from Dublin 💚

[@stevenrobertson9583]

I am glad you don’t come off as if you are experts, but that you are learning as you go!

[@rolanddunk5054]

Hi Gemma and Simon,candle wax on saw blades really helps to lubricate and ease saw effort.another great episode.cheers Roly🇬🇧.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Great tip!

[@ardent-training]

Congratulations on the first deck beam! Looking forward to next weeks already. And get well soon to your daughter!

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thanks so much!

[@Темар-к1ы]

Ура, первый бимс! Здоровья вам всем и удачи!

[@keithroper7056]

I enjoy y'all's videos, keep up the good fight.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thanks, will do!

[@brianmacadam4793]

I cannot believe the you two don't know what you're doing ? You're bringing this ship back to life, doing a great job of it, and showing off some utter great teamwork while you're at it !

[@logtothebase2]

I have used oil on garden furniture and it was affected by algae, it was covered up when not in use and we discovered it going grey/green in patches where the covers were removed, I would say use a marine PU varnish, but probably best to ask an old school boat builder or owner as i expect there are issues with whatever

[@jennymorrison8595]

You are making fantastic progress with this rebuild, Keep at it. To keep the sawdust to a minimum whilst using the drop saw, try fastening the shop vac to the outlet on the blade guard, but you have to remember to turn it on when cutting !

[@sailingsjofagel]

Those chisels will make Leo's hair stand on end..!!! oh, --- wait...!!! 😂 Cheers - from Adelaide, South Australia Grant.

[@waynecummins9713]

You are a great team 👏 👍 Hampshire UK 🇬🇧

[@clinkerboats]

All excellent work as normal.. Making good progress with the deck. She’ll soon be weathertight again.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Gluelam structural timber beams are extremely strong. Any knots in one strip can’t get beyond that piece so it’s far stronger than solid timber.

[@JP-ne4hx]

I just love your attitude to new jobs.

[@williammyers6766]

All I can say is that you two are AMAZING!!! I hope I live long enough to see you move her to the dock. Thanks for giving me a video that makes me feel good about the kind of folks you are. There are not a lot of couples that can work together like you do. My partner and I used to repair homes together, and we had so much fun working together. Unfortunately, she had a stroke and can no longer handle the difficult work. We will continue to pray for you and all you do.

[@stevenrobertson9583]

Fit and finish work is slow working, but don’t rush it. It makes all the difference in the world on the finished work!

[@afrociaal8073]

Leo has a great video about sharpening edge tools (chisels etc.) maybe that'll help!

[@philipreich7035]

Hi, I agree with a number of the comments made on the last video regarding the stanchions and bulwarks. I think you should make your bulwarks more vertical, and so should plan on making structural attachment plates for the stanchions level with the deck, and then attach the stanchions to those basically vertical to the deck -- then make your bulwarks to match. Having your bulwarks stick out beyond the deck wouldl make them very susceptible to damage when docking, going through locks, etc. Put a rub-rail at the level of the deck, and then have the bulwarks be inside the rub-rail and vertical to the deck. That way the rub-rail that's attached to the hull would take the forces from docks, tied up boats, lock walls, etc.... I also think your boat would look better with shorter bulwarks, and the stanchions that could come up higher, possibly with stainless wire rope across between them and possibly have a cap rail at the top if you wanted it. Or just forgo the cap rail and just have a heavier stainless wire rope at the top? Having a shorter bulwarks would also cut down on the effective windage your boat would have when cruising with the wind abeam or ahead. In inclement weather, you would be inside your pilot-house, so there's really not much need for a high bulwarks.... I think a lower vertical bulwarks would also be in keeping with the original design of the boat... I also want to say that I really appreciate the labor of love you are doing to save this vessel. Your candor, humor, grit and teamwork make this channel a pleasure to keep up with.... Cheers from Oregon, USA Philip

[@jasonhulme4412]

Gemma is right! Oil is the way I,d go. Wood has flexibility that a wooden boat need,s. You have laminated in one direction , eliminating flex. I wouldn't go for two epoxy,d or I would have replaced with aluminium spars.😊

[@richb313]

Congrats on fabricating your first deck beam and showing how it was done. Looking forward to next week.

[@peterwall9896]

Leo from Simpson boat company would be very proud of you,👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️

[@bobm2331]

Thanks!

[@ShipHappensUK]

Bob thank you so so much, really appreciate your support xx

[@looyosummers5796]

Yay, first Deck beam 🎉👏, so exciting, on another note, I hope your daughter recovers soon.❤

[@Bertinez]

Takk!

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you so much ❤

[@billyhenderson730]

Always remember that a blunt tool is a DANGEROUS tool keep them chisels sharp. Love the video’s by the way.😊😊

[@brianpottinger1263]

Please please buy a good chisel like a Lie Neilson 1" lot of money but great steel and holds the edge.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thanks Brian!

[@Birdii1980]

Oh my! Language Simon, haha! Sarinda for sure gonna be water tight this winter. 😁

[@ShipHappensUK]

Hope so!

[@keithweybury5212]

Great job Gemma and Simon.

[@robertengster5643]

Push on mate, push on, winter is right around the corner.. By the way great work.

[@johnwynne2179]

Thanks

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you so much John xx

[@maccant4707]

Stanchions - thick wall aluminium short tube welded to aluminium flat plate, bolted/ screwed to beam shelf, capped by timber on deck to add rigidity and hide welds. Stanchions slip into tubes, held in place with clamp or grub screws for easy removal, tubes nylon sleeved to reduce binding from corrosion . Dynema life lines. Just a thought for a problem that you’ve probably already overcome.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

13:30 Eye protection only works when you use it. 😞If you've never had an eye injury, you're blessed. Please use that eye protection for more than decoration. 😛

[@billmoran3812]

You are doing it right. Piece by piece, methodically, carefully. You’ve made a lot of progress so far. As time goes on, the progress will seem to come faster. Hope Emilia gets well soon.

[@0560dave]

The saw you're referring to is a pull saw. AKA Japanese pull saw. I've used them and you can get a clean accurate cut with them. Love the content guy's.

[@mikecleasby709]

Fits like a glove on a chickens lip…… ❤ nice piece of work there folks! Good to see you on Terry’s live feed earlier too 😊

[@ShipHappensUK]

I get everywhere don't I 🤣

[@mikecleasby709]

@@ShipHappensUK that’s not a bad thing! One day I’ll have to come and catch you both at Sarinda Great result for “The Bumbling One” too! Much respect to Jeff for doing what I think most of his raffle subscribers would have done. Hope you’re all keeping safe as this weather blows through!

[@madisonbusman7688]

Another excellent job! I think oil would be my choice and you got a hair cut 👌 kept thinking what is different....

[@vadmal5210]

You compare your work with a jig-saw puzzle. A hard jig-saw puzzle maybe consists of 6 000 pieces. I guess your puzzle is a little bit harder than that. You're making a great job! Thanks!

[@mikeschillinger4427]

The saw you're feeling to is called a coping saw. Stanley makes one and it's widely available.

[@ianwhite4063]

Get well soon Amelia,

[@praeliora]

You definitely need to rethink the stanchions, they can't follow the same angle of the hull, they will stick out too much..your bullwalks need to be at a 90 degree angle from the deck. Therefore it will be better to worry about them after the new deck is in place

[@henrirotthier5710]

Well done 👍 Congratulations

[@fredharrowven1040]

Hi once again, You have come a long way and you can now see the difference you must be well pleased, I know that it’s going to take a bit of time before you finish the boat ⛴️ as I know you will be there till the finish, Right you both take care of yourself and stay safe and well.⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍

[@CAPTIANKIPPER]

Great job. Selecting the best chisel made me laugh out loud.

[@davidburrows9992]

progressing well guys, get well soon Amelia. Consider placing a strong plastic tank for the anchor chain before well is blocked by FWD deck beam. Cheers.

[@dadedubbledee]

It's really exciting to see the first of many deck beams going in, definitely another key milestone and will be interesting to see how it all comes together. Awesome job, We hope Emilia is back to 💯 % now xx

[@williamburgess4732]

Oil for the visible beams a must.

[@deanmills5106]

I'm quite impressed with your wood working skills. Especially considering some of the tools you have to use. I make custom furniture and it's not easy to impress me, but you have. Nice job I'd hire ya..

[@ShipHappensUK]

Thank you very much!

[@TheOzturner]

It would be worth having yourselves a set of good chisel that you keep for the good work. You can get honing guides that will help you sharpen them on your oil or wet stone. They are so important for doing good joint work.

[@richmiller7834]

great episode as usual, thanks for sharing

[@bigbandguru]

I love the overhead views realizing just how much work has been done on the boat. The foredeck done and that journey is closer to a start….

[@dcallan812]

WOW indeed, a lick of paint wont fix that "chocolate cake" beam. 👍👍

[@johnowen8380]

Sorry Gemma, I'm with Simon on epoxying the deck beams. But you don't need to do them before you install them. If you are thinking you could oil them after they are installed you could just as easily brush coat them with epoxy. The other thing to do is to overcoat the epoxy with a UV resistant varnish as well. You could always check with the guy's at Wests to see what they recommend.

[@marklapierre5629]

I hope Amelia gets well soon. Maybe she will be ready to make a new Little Floaters episode. I hope you and Gemma don't get the COVID bug too. I know you've heard it all before Simon but those safety glasses on top of your head aren't doing much to protect your eyes. Thank you so much for loving on Sarinda. She's going to be a beautiful boat again some day soon.

[@nicktomlin9137]

Another fantastic video. I hope Emilia recovered quickly. Im still saying Epoxy. It will be so much less maintenance in the future, and i dont know how well oil will hold up to damp continuous conditions. Suizan seem to be quantity pull saws. They get great reviews online.

[@tonygibbs4023]

epoxy is expensive but I think you should at least epoxy the ends of the beams where they they are more likely to need protection. They will look good if epoxied all over and varnished, oil is of course easier and cheaper.

[@andrewmaiden3738]

Axminster tools is a really handy store for woodworking tools. They do Japanese Pull saws such as the Ryoba double edged. They are not cheap to buy from but they are a good starting point...

[@tigerspook1]

Simon, you need to rub some candle wax on those saw blades, it make a handsaw go easier & it eases the load on power saw motor,..

[@markoverton5858]

Deck beams going on is real progress, awesome progress team 👍👏👏👏

[@MrNev53]

I don’t know about you guys but I’m getting quite excited with your progress. If we ever get back to the uk I’d love to give you a weeks labour for free, I’m feel so much respect for what you two and friends are achieving! All love and best wishes from the south of South Island New Zealand!

[@CherrylThorneq-qk6ou]

Looking forward to the next video and what a change it is making to the deck you both work so hard and just picture what the end result will be a beautiful restored boat . Well done both of you .

[@billyhaddock5540]

I just seen ur video on getting the Deck Beam to fit and painted. great job on building ur Deck Beam.. hope Gemma gets better..

[@mjd03085354]

Jemma, Axminster Tools in Warrington is where you will be able to get the Japanese pull saw from, our local store is in Newcastle, it’s fabulous store woodwork tools. Seeing the state of them chisel’s, you need a good wet grinding stone machine, your chisels will stay sharper with wet grind.

[@TrapShooter68]

Lee Valley Tools UK has excellent quality Japanese pull saws. And be careful with the Sharp Edge of those chisels. You could bruise yourself with them. 😅

[@normfredriksen1381]

You two are amazing and never stop. Considering where you were at a couple years ago does it finally feel like you're seeing the daylight at the end of the tunnel?

[@eppot1]

Keep on working itl beee fine!!!

[@johnfirth6809]

Hope your all ok and the boat \has survived storm Babet

[@brianthompson5613]

All the best to Amelia for a speedy recovery!

[@murrayelliott6828]

A demolition blade for your circular saw would be perfect!

[@trevorpalmer1891]

Great Job Guys!

[@paulstephens5229]

That was a key step congratulations, you really need to epoxy the rest of the beams, but do it in place then there is no waiting around for it to cure.

[@keiths-teeth]

Yeah deck on, that would rock 😁

[@Mark-jp9dz]

Prayers for your daughter. Hope that you both manage to avoid it,

[@GoofieNewfie69]

Those Japanese saws are ok but they are much harder to sharpen then a regular crosscut saw. They are tricky to sharpen and you need a specialty feather file Long story short, Lee Valley tools have good info on them.

[@qwiky2691]

Merci 👍

[@waynep343]

Sharpening chisels requires a clamp that grips the chisel blade and it will have wheels to keep the angle against the diamond coated surface.

[@nicholasviney5975]

Doing the frames the deck seemed so far away and now here you are yay

[@alangraham8926]

I watch you guys all the time and must admit I did not think you would have achieved anywhere near what you have, well done. I love seeing the coast line there it takes me back to the 50's and a really great childhood when the trains actually ran along the hill tops overlooking the Dee. Must go back at some point and get some Parkgate shrimps!

[@damonkennard6154]

Could we have an update on how you are powering everything now the days are getting shorter and solar is presumably putting less back in! You always seem to have plenty of power.

[@manny380sl]

Garrett Wade Catalog has a bunch of japanese saws and chisels and other types of wood working tools hope for a full recovery from the covid situation

[@hamshackleton]

Pull-saw - probably won't help you, but I made my own from hacksaw blades, scrap ply, and epoxy! Because it is a pull-to-cut, the bendy blade doesn't matter! (and if it does snap, I can make another from scrap bits)

[@man350z]

With Storm Babet hammering the UK, hope you and your family are doing well. And of course the boat, too.