Is This Last Job Fit for the Chainsaw? - Episode 260 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

[@cindyfuhs2084]

Good morning and greetings from Texas! You guys are making some amazing progress. Really exciting to watch! My cross country ride is going great and so is the fundraising!! Thanks A2A community!! Cindy from Ft. Hancock, TX

[@AcornToArabella]

We love ya, Cindy!!

[@loewkr]

LOVED "meeting" Madison and hearing a bit about her project.

[@wolfparty4234]

I’ve missed you guys these last few weeks!! Things are looking beautiful, Steve!! Nothing like binge watching 3 episodes in a row this Monday

[@AcornToArabella]

Nice! Welcome back!

[@Ovinski]

This is a masterpiece. You've come so far from pouring the lead to this beauty!

[@latitudeash]

I can’t believe how fair you have come and how close the splash date is approaching. Your on schedule to meet

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

The poor shavings and sawdust that DID NOT get to sail the world. The boat burning down would not suck. Nor would it be catastrophic. Or terrible. Or horrific. There has to be a better word. Apocalyptic?! The amount of time spent on A2A??? Burning it down?? That's an apocalypse. The amount of fire safety comments I've made over the years and you've kept her safe! KEEP GOING!! We're almost there! FANTASTIC video!! 💯❤️❤️

[@AcornToArabella]

🙌

[@gregorymuller763]

I have watched Acorn to Arabella from day one. It has added a lot of joy to my life! Thanks.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks so much for being here and for your support, Gregory!

[@dsloop3907]

x2

[@stephenbullington]

I would watch a live stream of this boat build all day. 😅 been following for years. Can't believe it's only a few months out from finished.

[@AcornToArabella]

Aw thanks, Stephen!

[@h2energynow]

Photography was so awesome, I have sawdust on my floor. Great teamwork.

[@AcornToArabella]

That’s so kind, Sonya!

[@AndreasLenze]

Say what you will, apart from the actual boat building, the filming/cinematography is amazing - bravo! 👍

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks so much, that’s very kind.

[@rudywoodcraft9553]

Seeing the bulwarks on is another nice milestone!

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

I had the pleasure of working with a man I considered one of the most talented, most intelligent carpenters I ever met. When he talked about the best carpenters he ever worked with, they were all boat builders. Thanks Richard for all your patience, and your willingness to pass on your knowledge.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for sharing your story and memory of Richard... cheers!

[@aaronpreston47]

Wow, I remember watching the worm shoe getting made years ago with Alix. Fantastic to see it installed.

[@RobertFay]

*- Yup. Agreed.*

[@farmerdave33]

I followed a lot of the early build videos and recently was algo-blessed with the latest updates. Did Alix just move on to different adventures?

[@skiddmurks]

@@farmerdave33 I would love to know too.

[@RobertFay]

@@farmerdave33 . *- I forget which video it was a year ago or so, where Steve detailed that Alex and he are long time friends who planned to do this, but {broadly, if I remember correctly} Alex had new inspirations and a family to consider so they ended their working/build partnership.* *- However, Alex still does voice overs and helps where he can.*

[@AcornToArabella]

Nope, Alix hasn’t done voiceovers in about three years. He did indeed move on, spurred by family obligations and a few other goals. Check out episode 200 for a little more info. Our home lives have always been personal to us and not a topic of the videos. Cheers!

[@randomviewer3494]

I love the chainsaw. Its always hard to grasp the size of the boat from the videos, but seeing Steve just ripping in it with a chainsaw really shows how big and sturdy it is.

[@claudehopper9813]

Very heartwarming to watch the great team of tradesmen , arriving to assist Steve push through with Arabella . Everything looks top notch .. go team go !

[@seffssweetsstitches2897]

The toerails are absolutely stunning! Arabella is certainly a work of art.

[@rexmayn3171]

I love the look of the deck, amazing.

[@skipper2285]

In which Ben makes groundbreaking strides in the art of camera-ing with his innovative "sawdust cam." Thanks, people. Everything seems to be coming together now.

[@99Etien]

great shot, yes! Innovative or groundbreaking is a bit far fetched.

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

Very nice progress. Good to see the worm shoe that was fabricated so many episodes ago finally get installed.

[@daniel_hawryschuk]

First video i ever watched was the smelting talk and boy have y’all come a long way in those few years

[@AcornToArabella]

Glad you’re here for the journey, Daniel!

[@theconfessionsof_a]

Fantastic work, Victoria the tender is also looking amazing

[@lightaces]

I've been thinking for the last few videos - Arabella is looking so nice!!! The deck, in particular, is really beautiful. Nice work.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks so much, Gabriel! Happy Friday to you.

[@LateNightModels]

I hope Alix is doing well. We miss him.

[@AcornToArabella]

We hear he’s doing very well.

[@DwayneWilkinson]

The Husqvarna has definitely been the MVP on this build from day one. 👍

[@Blue2swing]

That first shot at the very start of the video. I would love to see a lime lapse of the entire process. the exact camera angle you have set up from start to finish. No editing or talking, just a long video would be awesome and relaxing to play in the background while I'm mainly focused on other things at work 🙂

[@Blue2swing]

Ah, wrong channel haha. This is Acorn to Arabella not the Art of Boat Building 😅.

[@AcornToArabella]

Still glad you're here ;)

[@potted9760]

I wish these episodes were twice as long.

[@AcornToArabella]

Aw shucks. Well we're so glad you're watching!

[@kevinmartin3859]

Looking great Steve like the worm shoe when they striped yaba the worms were unbelievable

[@BulletproofPastor]

Last clip - Now I know how to build a boat. Just stick a bunch of boards together then plane off all that doesn’t look like a boat. 😂😊. It’s been a long journey but drawing to the beginning of life on the water. Great epic job.

[@AcornToArabella]

Ha!

[@kathywrightjohnson6804]

Good morning Arabella crew and fans! I am amazed at how the sheer beauty of this boat is revealed each week. Victoria is coming along nicely, Bob sure knows how to make things beautiful. Still praying for your mom and KP. I'm also praying for all of yours safety and that the build continues to reach its goal of hitting the water in June! See you next week!

[@AcornToArabella]

Cheers and happy Friday, Kathy!

[@jimfisher8990]

I believe Steve needs a shout out for being able to keep that Plastic roofing tar OFF his hands!!

[@ThaJay]

20 minutes feels so very short with all the work going on. It flew by. Love you guys!

[@AcornToArabella]

We left out a lot of the sanding 😉

[@rickdavila8783]

The closer you get to launch the more exciting this gets!

[@AcornToArabella]

Wheee! Thanks, Rick!

[@derplc]

Hi to all from West Cork in Ireland. Wonderful to see an experienced pro handling a chainsaw, your going to miss it Steve when all is complete. Arabella is looking so beautiful. BTW, I would love to know the artist and track playing while Steve is chainsawing, such a beautiful piece of music. Keep up the great work, looking forward to the next 90 days.

[@philparmenter53]

Nice to see you're still uploading on Holidays. Happy Friday and Easter to everybody from Plymouth UK

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday, Phil!

[@Ayns.L14A]

Happy Friday everyone, No matter how many times I watch Steve wield that chainsaw, I always break into a cold sweat LOL!!!!!!

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday, Aynsley!

[@doughudgens9275]

“Weapon of choice”- how true!

[@prereed]

Another classic Ben. The fade to black after the website stand up was most appropriate. Great pacing.

[@davidc6510]

Another great A2A update. Thanks for sharing

[@AcornToArabella]

🙌

[@kevinleeobermeyer5601]

Cool to see R+L Carriers delivering freight! I drive for them myself near Cleveland Ohio.

[@AcornToArabella]

Nice!

[@caseylevy7310]

Great editing Ben... and great camera work too... the shot of the sawdust blowing right into the camera was priceless... I'm going to try my hardest to make it to the launch.

[@bradleymarks]

Always fun to watch a master work with a chainsaw...

[@beachdad56]

Bravo on the go power, I have been using go power walk on panels on my Rhodes 40 yawl for five years with awesome results. I only start the motor for hot water while at anchor.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@AndrexT]

You could save the Cherry Chips from the Profiler and sell in bags to Arabella BBQ Fans. I still haven't used my bag of Oak Mix sawdust from the Open Day Weekend, but soon! I just joined on Patreon!

[@AcornToArabella]

Aw thanks for all the ways you support, Andrew!

[@SunlightSomeDay]

You've got a great crew building this. You can tell everyone is very passionate about the project

[@troubledspirit3328]

She is looking gorgeous Team Arabella.

[@AcornToArabella]

Cheers!

[@jeffreytan2948]

When Steve began trimming the cutwater and I finally got a good look of the final form of the front, I suddenly realized man Arabella has gorgeous lines. That is one beautiful boat!

[@charles11ification]

As always, on time and totally absorbing viewing. Professionalism.

[@mrtank1967]

Man I was hooked when you poured the lead. What an amazing story. I look forward to my Friday vid. I’m so pumped for you all. ❤️

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

All the helpers are doing great work. The electrics are way out of my understanding but I love watching the installation of all that system.

[@AcornToArabella]

Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@mcc19606]

Heart warming to see such a large crew. Mike 🇦🇺

[@MegaBait1616]

Give ya alot of credit building a wooden boat.... I wouldn't want to maintain one....Good job n be well.

[@richardsiddon610]

Loved the sawdust storm shots..🙂

[@pux0rb]

I'm really looking forward to launch day! But Fridays are going to get lonely without the sound of the planar and the sight of sawdust. I guess the open water and beautiful scenery will just have to do.

[@sparkyprojects]

Steve's skillful with the chainsaw, next project for it is a figurehead :D

[@Digital-Dan]

I like the notion that the deck is now pitch-perfect.

[@AcornToArabella]

Heeeey we see what ya did there.

[@fonhollohan2908]

Toe Rail looks beautiful that's for sure. Awesome progress guys and gals. Ya that's for sure if you burnt down the boat now that would suck suck bigtime but lets be real its not like its never happened before. So yea grab that snow.

[@russelltate3703]

NICE job once again A 2 A crew!

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks, Russell!

[@badcat4707]

Good afternoon Akiva and Crew 😸and Anne and Ben too 😸. I finally got electricity back this afternoon after 2&1/2 days in the cold an dark here in Montreal and internet just got back on line a short while ago too ( you may have heard we had a bit of an ice storm that caused the whole electrical grid to crap out here in Quebec , and I was a bit put out that I wasn't going to be able to watch at 7 am as my usual 😾) so I'm finally able to watch todays episode 😻with all the other subscriptions I have , I had to watch you guys first ❤😺 Steve the toe rails look beautiful and the bronze cleats are still magnificent ! you and Robyn are going to be the envy of all the other Sailors who see Her ! / can't wait for next week ! 😸😺

[@AcornToArabella]

Hey there ya are! Glad you've got power back! Happy Friday! -Anne

[@badcat4707]

@@AcornToArabella / thanks Anne 😸

[@larryl43]

thank you

[@CaritasAngola]

Finally! Some festooning.😊

[@AzraelsTear]

From now on we should just call the chainsaw Steve's boatwright plane. 🍻

[@pawelpopolski9004]

Every time I see an open flame in one of your videos I'm afraid that one day the whole projekt is set on fire. PS: Wrote that before the snowing part 🙂

[@AcornToArabella]

🙌👍

[@Tomhohenadel]

Happy Friday and Good Friday to the gang. Steady progress on Arabella, Victoria looks good too. Thanks Ben.

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday, Tom!

[@robwgeorge]

Clever use of snow!

[@francisdavey2386]

Greetings from Wimbledon in Great Britain and thanks very interesting video.Keep up the good work guys.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you, Francis!

[@doczinger]

Oh what a grand day in the future if Arabella and Tally Ho just happen to run into each other.

[@paulheitkemper1559]

Happy Friday, A2A crew! Go team go!

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday, Paul!

[@clarencehopkins7832]

Excellent stuff bro

[@seancbrophy]

Well, I surely have been pronouncing Lignum Vitae wrong for my entire adult life! LOL Thanks for the update Ben. ;]

[@AcornToArabella]

😁 when someone pronounces a word wrong, but knows the meaning, it means they’ve read about a thing but might not have discussed it out loud. 🙌 all good! -Anne

[@Slikx666]

That deck looks so nice. It'll be great to lay on in the sun. 🥴👍

[@rick91443]

Lunchtime here in France! Happy Friday...richard

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday, Richard!

[@Nick-ye5kk]

Greetings from a sunny Bedfordshire, in time for my lunch as usual.

[@AcornToArabella]

Cheers and happy Friday, Nick!

[@JakobEngl]

Great Video !

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks, Jakob!

[@ryan_mcme]

Good morning, 'bella fam! Happy Friday! ☕

[@AcornToArabella]

🙌☕️ Good morning! #a2acoffeclub

[@chuckwolf8540]

This is the way we fair the boat, fair the boat....

[@voodoochild1954]

So which one of you is responsible for those clever titles for Steve? “Light as a feather, stiff as a board”. I’m watching every week just to see what new one you come up with. 😂

[@AcornToArabella]

That’s Ben!

[@otter1959]

I noticed how much grayer Steve's beard has gotten over the years. Boat stress!

[@dennisdownes9319]

Wow....taking a chainsaw to the hull 96 days before launch........oh yeah, that's not stressful!! Hahahaha! The Digital Mermaid.........very cool Boat, and project. I love the sawdust camera shot at 16:38 ! Guys....be careful of the sweatshirt drawstrings over the power tools; I like all of you!! DD

[@dchubb42]

@TheDigitalMermaid. A friend of mine in Maryland is also in process of converting to electric propulsion. A whole lot of LiFePO4 cells needed. He was also planning for a decent chunk of solar hung off the stern as well as a towed prop generator for when they're under sail.

[@AcornToArabella]

Cool project.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

That's awesome to hear! I'm currently in Grasonville, MD getting the 12v system upgraded for the trip home! Where abouts is your friend?

[@dchubb42]

@@TheDigitalMermaid Harrington Harbor.

[@TheDigitalMermaid]

@@dchubb42 About an hour or so south of me. :)

[@silentferret1049]

Almost as a joke to the "build a boat in a day" line, after Arabella is finished to where she is ready to sail, take and do a edited 24 hour video from start to finish (I believe the start would be the lead keel being poured) just as a marker and a challenge for those that have watched through the whole to see if they remember all that happened. Could hide some Easter egg things for people to find.

[@AcornToArabella]

The start would be cutting trees. 👍🏼

[@milt7348]

Stay safe.

[@rppvt]

BEN: Getting pretty nice Harry Nilsson vibes out of the music today. Nice job.

[@criznach]

A surgeon with that chainsaw!

[@gritnix]

Conduit is a gift to your future self.

[@AcornToArabella]

Indeed!

[@billsrq1788]

Good morning from Siesta Key Florida

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday, Bill!

[@TomLeg]

Yay ... You went for "Youth Services"

[@danpapuga]

Good Friday morning everyone!

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday, Dan!

[@cliffordbecker3275]

there is a you tube video chronicling the building of the wooden pt boats from ww2 and they brought in norwegian craftsman who cut the keels swinging their adzs. pretty neat to watch them make a razor thin cut and finish by hand.

[@AcornToArabella]

They’re remarkably easy to control! With practice, of course.

[@rickestabrook4987]

STEVE!!! POSSIBLE FIRE IN THE BOAT HOUSE!?? My heart stopped.

[@rustyreckman2892]

You’re pretty good with that chainsaw Steve

[@jamesmancillas6140]

Amazing

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks! Happy Friday, James!

[@Citizen-vl5cy]

NIce music edit in this video!

[@danweyant4909]

Great episode. Regarding riveting the toe rail; no, you don't want to do that. Too difficult to remove/service/repair as you and the boat get sorted out. Toe rails get wear.

[@RealMusicHype]

00:26 Nice one, keep it up!

[@dremein]

Nice to see the pointy end becoming a fair bit more pointy :-) (note "pointy end" is a nautical term I picked up in the Navy while serving on a somewhat larger heavy cruiser, the USS Chiago CG-11). My best yo KP, let her know she is missed, as I'm sure you know all to well.

[@AcornToArabella]

😁

[@Colorondo]

I absolutely love Ben's music. Have you (or he) considered selling an Arabella music CD? If so, I would definitely buy it!

[@AcornToArabella]

There’s a link to Ben’s bandcamp page in the video description.

[@Colorondo]

@@AcornToArabella Thank you. I found it!

[@mkllove]

In Stephen's hands, the Husqvarna IS a fairing tool ! Ever done any chainsaw art carving I wonder ? Kinda curious where so many solar panels will be mounted, answers next week; perhaps ?

[@99Etien]

mostly on the housetop.

[@properfunny]

I don’t think many people realize just how rough shipping things can be. At least your panels were alright.

[@AcornToArabella]

Yeah piling them like that under everything was… less than optimum.

[@CorwynGC]

Ben, Can I complain about the L-cut at 15:35. Seeing the shaper cutter being adjusted while still hearing it running was a bit scary.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@melshea2519]

Good morning Granby! 😊

[@AcornToArabella]

🌞☕️🎉

[@danielquinn624]

There I was thinking he was going to use the chainsaw to make a hole for the front door. An important part of any ship.