How to laminate the stem for 24' wooden v-bottom skiff boat

We're back in the shop with shipwright Louis Sauzedde as he laminates 8' white oak pieces together with West System epoxy to make the stem for a 24' wooden v-bottom skiff that Lou designed.
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[@createlovehappy]

I am so excited for this new series about the v bottom skiff. Somehow this video found its way into my feed. 6 years ago... now that’s proper prior planning. I’m glad it’s all coming together now.

[@TaggingTechnician]

Thank you for publishing this video, my boat has laminated oak structures with resorcinol glue (built in 1986), and now I can visualize the construction process.

[@samueltrint4953]

No better man to cover this project!

[@Buckeyesully]

I would love to see a step by step video series on this boat

[@guyvangenechten6484]

Very very Nice job as always!!!👌💯❤

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

***** thanks for watching

[@mcneile3]

The closing comment is great..." There are many ways of doing it, this is the way we do it. "

[@artisticbrit]

Brilliant, as always...

[@erikjoven2388]

I know this is an older video so this comment may not get seen or addressed. But i am VERY interested in the making of that small model boat Lou is holding @ 3:50 Any chance at getting a video one day showing how those small model boats are made i would LOVE to make some of those!

[@Jean-vz8co]

Very good and nice work..... for to use an any dimension!!!...

[@frankcrawford416]

Cool way to make strong curved pieces without a steamer.

[@boulahya05]

can we use this methode on big boat , 7 m for exemple ???

[@sirpablo199]

where would i find the plans for a 12 or 14 foot fantail launch.

[@samuelvermeulen8224]

hoi louis questen, can you laminare a stem in plywood, sombody tels me that marine plywood is stronger than normale wood like oak and red cedar greetings

[@hervebergmans7916]

What is the advantage of glueing wood together if you can maybe but it out of 3 or 4 pieces max and glue them then together? Just curious

[@scottsouder6450]

The laminated stem will be far stronger in the end than a stem made from solid timbers butted together.

[@ersanakpnar9014]

hi, one piece oak thickness?

[@garycade4755]

I have learned so much from your videos, keep up the good work. What is the process used to trim the stem after it has cured? Is it sent through a planer? Thanks

[@hotrodhog2170]

I think he said it went through his bandsaw

[@pwllgwyngyll]

Great tips, Thanks

[@paulolima1197]

Mande a tradução em português, Brasil obrigado

[@thomasketchem2095]

Great Video, But why the music?

[@temnani]

Stem stacks

[@captnemo8069]

I had heard and then proven true that oak has an acidity to it which makes laminating with epoxy resin a mistake. I laminated cabin roof beams which began delaminating in two years, had to remove all and replace. Resorcinol is the adhesive to use with white oak. Further, it's best to steam bend oak and laminate as a last resort. Can't beat a solid piece of oak versus laminated oak for strength and longevity. Soon I will be steam bending an oak stem which is 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 7 ft for a 53 ft boat, have to put a 12 inch bend in it because that's how the original piece was made.

[@bennyvrads]

I've heard that oak and epoxy doesn't work well together?

[@scottsouder6450]

White Oak has had some people claim bad results but you will find as many people that say it works fine with no problems. I epoxied a white oak skeg onto a boat and never had a single issue for over two years. I sold it so I can't claim anything past two years. The skeg is a high wear piece and I think a problem would have shown if it was going to do so.

[@bennyvrads]

Scott Souder Thanx a lot!