Part 3 - Cutting the stem and keelson on a Herreshoff 12 1/2 - Wooden boat building

[@zendrive]

The thumb steadying the guard is just the perfect touch to this horrifying video.

[@margarethemeon2072]

Awesome.It was a pleasure to watch you work.I can’t stop watching as it’s hard to find smart people who can use their hands and their minds.

[@truck2stevo]

Love the videos, not a safety nerd, but as a firefighter I have responded to calls with guys using circular saw blades (4krpm) in angle grinders (12-20k rpms.) I would recommend dialing the rpms down a bit with a rheostat switch to something closer to 6000 rpms. One minor twerk of the cheaper blades usually doesn't end well for the user. Keep up the great videos, learning a ton.

[@MrMalarix]

the lower rpm don't make anny diference if not worst, but a fine tooth blade rather than a ripping blade works better, but still to dangerous, I stoped using some time ago when a tooth broke and flow into my arm, nothing serious but for me it was not worth it annyway best channel ever

[@DBYNOE]

+Alexandru Alanei The reason for the slower rpm is that a blades max rpm isn't just a suggestion, particularly with brased on teeth, doubling or tripling it will cause huge increases in centrifical force, it may even be proportional to the square of the rpm, I'd need to check an old physics book to be sure. You were lucky it landed in your arm.

[@mwhelan53]

you might want to look up the difference between centripital and centrifugal force whilst you're at it. Centrifical force is a figment of your ignorance

[@thomasarussellsr]

@Michael Randolf and they're, their, there.

[@thomasarussellsr]

@Michael Randolf I don't think I've ever used talk-to-type for anything but Google search. It can't even get my search inquiry correct, so I've gone back to strictly typing. Even at that, auto-correct is my worst enema.

[@prophetictimes1968]

I could listen to this guy all day.

[@inglwud5625]

Just curious have you tried a ocilating cutter like they use for cutting casts? They don't have a spinning blade, just wondering.

[@Skyrmir]

I'm wondering if you've tried an oscillating tool to do similar types of cuts? They're not usually good for that long of a cut, but they're very easy to control and allow for a reasonably straight plunging cut. Plus they have the advantage of not risking major bodily harm if your hand happens to slip.

[@reliablecanvas]

Excellent close work, camera work. Thank You.

[@highwatercircutrider]

Love your videos, I have been an amateur boat builder/restorer/sailer, since I was 14 yrs old. iam am now 63 yrs old. You are a brave and skilled craftsman to use a saw blade in a grinder. I would not recommend it for just anyone, but iI plan on trying it myself. Gary SV "Paladin".

[@aserta]

It is a dangerous practice but it's not really that uncommon. There's even a cutting wheel that has chain saw around the edge that's used in carving wood. Tho i would probably like to have a handle on that to use one myself.

[@highwatercircutrider]

Have you tried the "new" vibratory type cutter/sander tools? My brother introduced me to his last year. We were working together building a custom library complete with a hidden "book shelf door". I was really impressed with it's speed and accuracy.

[@aserta]

+highwatercircutrider Belated answer. Yup, i have. Amazing little tool. I really wish someone would make a big brother to the usual hand sized tool, because it would be perfect to cut big timber notches. I actually took a MX30E from Bosch and modified a blade for extra depth. It's not perfect but it allows me to reach really deep in a piece of timber and make joints that otherwise i'd have to work at chip by chip. That aside, it's one of the most impressive tools that came out of the medicine world, i remember some 14 years or so when i had a cast and the doctor pulled out this ghastly looking saw blade and i was terrified it would slice right in to me. :) Only for him to hold it against his hand to reassure me. Cheers.

[@highwatercircutrider]

Ps. I Love your videos, Gary in Michigan aboard SV Paladin.

[@sblack48]

The ryobi legal dept just collectively crapped their pants!!!

[@ronowen5747]

Hahahahaha

[@guyvangenechten6484]

Very very Nice job as always!!!👍💯👌

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

1:17 you said there's no other tool that could cut that line but you've probably never used a "multi tool" the original was called the multimaster if you go to Harbor Freight they have an exact copy for like 20 bucks you need to buy one and try it you'd be amazed at the things you can do with that tool. Furthermore you can make your own blades for it I've even used a pizza cutting wheel for super Sharp Cuts it's amazing scraper sander grinder cutter Etc

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

By the way the placement of your 👍 thumb had me on edge. One little kickback and.... No more hitch hiking!

[@Stan7670]

Love your videos. Have you considered using a Japanese style pull saw to make that cut (1:03)?

[@johnwellings3225]

Great skill , Very enjoyable instructive vid

[@robertmccully2792]

looks like fun-- i was a carpenter for 30 years-- i miss it now.

[@danielboland5523]

I love the fact that he will do anything to get the job done. His "Deathsaw 4000" separates the men from the boys. I have been a framer of houses and a cabinetmaker for 40 years and have done many dangerous things to get the job done. Still have all my fingers and still have memory of all the knowledge acquired from doing the work. my hats off to him for his boat building skills. I too have used the tape trick when the line can't be read, been doing it for over 30 years or so on some formicas that don't take to pencil too well.

[@TechRevi]

I have been looking for an easy way to cut close to a wall, this will work. Thanks for the terrible idea!

[@tabletkashmir3708]

For anybody inclined to emulate "Mr Friendly" aka the circular sawblade-angle grinder trick: there are specific blades for this exact purpose like the Tuff-Cut by Arbortech.

[@GameNinja13]

For anyone still watching this video. Don't ever use that tool like that ever.

[@danweiss3212]

I use a speed controller to adjust RPM Hope that helps

[@you2tooyou2too]

re 4:55 "Fore-foot timber" meaning the front of the lower keel timber.

[@andrewgrady5730]

He is out of his mind!!!!!!!!!

[@rainmaker3700]

The framing looks all rotted, did you replace that shart??

[@ronowen5747]

Hey bud, milwaukee makes an awesome oscillating multi tool for plunge cuts.... I'd check into it before you have to check into an er

[@jbsabo]

How about a sacrificial cowling that is replaceable to take the wear

[@robertjones1543]

You need to patent these tools .ive been kicking around as a laborer for 40 yrs and never seen anything likebthat makeshift skill saw.absolute genius

[@IDJEGOI]

No just probably one of the dumbest ideas you could have safety wise. If that blades binds there is no controlling it.

[@robertjones1543]

@@IDJEGOI the way i always stop a runawsy skill saw is to simply dont letbit get away from you !!!firm grip hold the blade in the wood your cutting and release tje trigger.the key is you cant be afraid of it. People get scared and let it go in panic and the fucking thing will run up or down whstever the blsde touches.including your leg86

[@markramsell454]

An oscillating tool will work but it would take a long time. It is meant for smaller jobs. Think you would like it for small jobs.

[@inglwud5625]

Just saw someone posted it already!

[@VicsYard]

Nice work.

[@Tinpig]

Toothed oversize circular saw blade in a high-speed angle grinder with homemade guard, no second handle, and no safety gear of any kind...what could possibly go wrong? Fine for Lou, but unless you share his skills, check out some of the angle grinder accident videos on youtube before trying this.

[@marksmith8667]

Louis' thumb is SOOO close to that blade it scares the living H right out of me.

[@jabincoleman6038]

My uncle did that with is grinder and now he has only one eye and some big scars on his face. Best be careful with toothed blades and grinders

[@dchar1107]

A true master at work .

[@mankouski]

I'm curious not to see any regular "youtube safety nerds" commented out this video. I suspect they just got scared to death and all died while watching this cut made. Which is good thing. I just want to say big "thank you" for all things you put out in these videos. I've learned A LOT from them.

[@BobBlarneystone]

I think I'd figure out how to use a handsaw, probably a Japanese pullsaw.

[@paulmcmurtrie]

if you twist the blade even slightly it will kickback, very dangerous. Safer to use a reciprocating saw then a planer

[@leftyshawenuph4026]

Anyone who does this on the regular knows to brace for kickback.

[@daffyduck9901]

Mr. Friendly strikes again.

[@mrflamewars]

Uses that tool, Still has all his fingers. Is definitely some kind of professional. (or just really fucking lucky)

[@peterhansen8216]

Flying saw of death

[@bedebill]

A Fein saw would do that safely.

[@ClintGrantham]

I love how the advice on using tools rolls in down in the comment section. Lou's got more time in the shitter at the shop then these guys have in the shop itself.

[@keithnoneya]

Best comeback comment I've seen in a long time. Thanks for the laugh!!! Keith Noneya

[@alexcostello3681]

Try a fine tool!

[@ox2design]

Well he still seems to have 10 fingers

[@julast6658]

scary!

[@jimksa67]

Very thorough- but I don't see any proper eye protection ! or mask! :) Be kind to your bod because it doth bear you!

[@coldxrain]

this old man is reckless. dont ever use that kind of tool if you like having fingers

[@krl9747]

you've never used power tools before ,have you

[@thegurw1994]

KRL I use them daily, that blade is not rated for those rpms

[@sblack48]

He knows what he is doing. I wouldn't do it, but he obviously has been doing it for years and can do it with confidence.

[@farklefuster6876]

His fingers that close to the blade shivered me timbers.

[@crunchycrispybacon]

You can use it safely like this but with leather gloves, protective clothing and a face shield. Also always pull it, if you push it's going to kick.

[@mikejustice1196]

I’ve had great respect for your boatright knowledge until that fool stunt you pulled with that grinder and blade.

[@nilsfreitag7672]

Omg! Fingers and blood everywhere!

[@MyMIXmedia]

There is absolutely no way that dirty stinking wooden boat will be water sealed after it had its guts hacked open like that. Set it on fire. Those screws looked finger tight.