Pouring Bronze / Fastening Floors - Wooden Boat Rebuild (EP81)

Rebuilding a historic sailing yacht - Pouring Bronze / Fastening Floors (EP81)
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EPISODE 81.
Having poured all the smaller bronze Floors, we have to build a bigger flask in order to cast the largest ones. Packing these big moulds isn’t without it’s setbacks, and we experience the frustration of having the sand collapse onto the ground after a whole day of shovelling and ramming. Eventually we make a successful pour, and after this piece is ground and finished it is bolted into the boat alongside its siblings.
Meanwhile, the last of the patterns are made - including all the Lodging Knees and Breast Hooks. The crew become obsessed with a small wooden puzzle that arrived mysteriously in the mail - all apart from Pancho, who is beyond the limitations of puny human diversion.
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81. Pouring Bronze / Fastening Floors (TALLY HO EP81)

[@andrewrae6755]

As a Bronze Caster & Sculptor with my own Foundry ( using Ceramic Shell moulding ) I am so pleased that you have gone with Bronze Floors and shown viewers the beauty and benefits of the Greatest Alloy ever made and how it is made. It's continued use ever since the Bronze age Sword making, through the extended use in Church Bells, Cannon Warfare, Bolt and even now, STILL preferred Propeller manufacture due to it's non-corrosive properties is witness to it's permanence in Human History. Many thousand year old Bronze Furniture and weapons have been recovered from ship wrecks at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea, intact and even in pristine condition. It also explains why most Metal Sculptures have been and still made in Bronze. It's Gold coloured Beauty, Strength, resilience and Versatility may never be surpassed. The 'Tally Ho' will live on for Centuries. Bronze is an alloy of Copper & Tin, whereas Brass is an alloy of Copper & Zinc. PS, I hate brass, in molten form it gives of poisonous Fumes, and as metal does not like machining, too brittle and has dirty Patinas. Then again I'm Biased.

[@crakkbone]

You’re a crazy person :) I like you.

[@essoyyrivas18]

Hi Andrew! A Good Day to you, just wanted to ask... is Bronze... is it Bronze or Brass? Im confused....Many Thanks😀!

[@emrazum]

This series is better than most high budget TV shows

[@mrcartwright85]

Imagine the annoying, low-frequency narrator voice if this was produced by Discovery. «Meanwhile in the workshop Pete is having problems with the framing» etc. Would be so much more overdramatizing problems, instead of focusing on problemsolving and craftmanship an nice nerdy details. This is a KZbin Chanel that inspires and teaches

[@henrymorgan3982]

Because it is real.

[@bishlap]

That ain't saying much... have u seen TV lately?

[@moonboogien8908]

I'm sure the budget is comparable. This kind of work is EX-PEN-SIVE.

[@Zorglub1966]

@@bishlap seen what? :D

[@flockshot1967]

Don't worry about us getting bored with the casting. You just build the very best boat that you can, and we will be here to cheer you on.

[@PixelSchnitzel]

I love that Technicolor chicken! Pancho reminds me always of how incredibly gracious your hosts must be. I hope someday, they'll allow us viewers to applaud them and publicly appreciate them.

[@garysouza2277]

I've thought the same thing. What great people to be so supportive that they give up their shop, space and tranquility. Don't know them but thank you.

[@neilfairless4589]

Certainly not bored with the casting Leo, fascinated more like. She is a thing of beauty and you're doing her proud.

[@moonboogien8908]

Just came down to say the same thing. Watching casting and metal work never gets boring.

[@ardeladimwit]

we are never bored, especially not with such interesting detail and explanations. It's very important to keep craft alive.

[@Freelancer221]

I stumbled across this channel like three weeks ago. The following days I watched every Video from start to finish, some of them twice. The project, the people involved, the craftmanship, the music, the filming and editing, did I mention all the charming people?, the whole damn thing is so unbelievably wholesome and heartwarming, it breaks my heart thinking about it being over someday. In a world more and more divided by stupid disputes and stuff these kind of projects are needed more than ever before to remind us what we can achieve if we pull together. Thanks Leo, and thanks to all the contributors. Keep up the good work. I adore this alot, and I'm not even into boats and ships. Greetings from the german north sea coast

[@sgd263]

Well said Freelancer221

[@socaljvgsxr]

I was just thinking the same. I wonder what life will be like when there are no more Sampson Boat Co. videos to watch. Makes me kind of sad. But, I know that Leo will be on his boat, sailing around the world.

[@BillB23]

I've been following for years and love to see a new person discover this awesome project. No matter what you hear or read, there's more that binds us humans together than separates us.

[@davidholmes3003]

You are right Sir, what are we humans capable of when we work together!

[@webbtrekker534]

So well said. Thank you!

[@scowell]

It's not just replicating the original... it's 100x better in bronze. Love the casting parts... it is mesmerizing. Even though the floors won't be visible, you'll know they're there, matching the knees.

[@glennmiles5365]

I'm sure it's been said before, but I think the real benefit of Leo's whole project is going to be for future generations of boat builders. The videos and the narrative I'm sure will be combined to form an encyclopaedic database of knowledge about the craft displayed that will preserve the methods, materials, and dexterity required to build, and perhaps to sail across oceans when the modern world, such as it is, has collapsed and traditional processes become what we will be gratefully left with. I think Leo is a true visionary, and we are all fortunate that circumstances conspired to make this project possible.

[@climbnc]

It would make one hell of an instructional DVD set!! And take up an 6ft. bookshelf!!!

[@johnkmcgregor5209]

Turbo Last Name she’s copper

[@jerrymiller276]

@@climbnc DVD? What's a DVD? Just stick a thumb in it and pull out a plum.

[@Sephiroth9611]

I agree that this will be instructional for future generations! But after the modern world has collapsed and we go back to traditional processes, will anyone be able to watch KZbin? ;)

[@glennmiles5365]

@@Sephiroth9611 You are requesting an opinion about a very contentious possibility. Sheer collapse to the extent you predict may not occur for another hundred years or so if at all. The shift to more traditional woodworking methods is already happening, hence this project that by itself will create a veritable host of new talent and even more innovation. Leo is on the leading edge of a world wide movement to critique modern materials oriented craft practices, and he reinforces more sustainable natural materials usage in building complex structures. Leo will bring out of the closet many more dextrous individuals, and students who learn through direct observation rather than the more didactic teaching methods used in trade schools today.

[@davewilliams6172]

Both Pete Langley (PT Foundry) and Pete (shipwright) are worth their weight in Gold let alone Bronze and Timber! There should be a mini Pete (shipwright) cast in bronze and kept on board when sailing, just to bring good luck and fair winds. Loving this build and definitely NOT getting bored...keep up the exceptional work guys and thanks to all that have helped so far, but most of all thanks to Leo for having the foresight and devotion to bring Tally Ho back to life and for sharing this incredible rebuild.

[@refiii9499]

Pete is a quality mechanic. Leo got a great find when he got his services!

[@dazykuri]

Pete is a legend

[@brutusbarnabus8098]

Pete came over from the Western Flyer wooden boat restoration project.

[@chascain1]

And a real workhorse! Admired his work on western flyer before he came over

[@refiii9499]

Yea I saw those a while back and also saw his work skills and ethics on that brilliant boat. That’s becoming such a beautiful boat also. Not as detailed a series as Leo does but still cool to watch.

[@andrewcraig-bennett3659]

Pete is what Nathaniel Herreshoff would call “an old fashion mechanic”.

[@waiakalulu3501]

On the first pour, it brought tears to my eyes. Something about the combination of the piano music and the lighting in the video. The pour represents the culmination of a tremendous amount of work getting it to that point. In my mind it also brought to the fore the fact that this country was chock full of jobs like this, and now it's down to just a few special folks keeping this vital trade going. Wishing them great fortune and success for doing this inspiring work for the community. You have to be an absolute optimist to do this kind of work, and these are special folks that deserve to be richly rewarded.

[@refiii9499]

Life becomes much better when Sampson boat has a new video.

[@gisbertgoebel3806]

That's really true!

[@knightwolf8877]

Soo true

[@onestreet846]

Agree

[@michelgeurts]

Agreed

[@charlesseymour1482]

Life becomes bearable.

[@pgfollett]

You are so fortunate to have a custom foundry available to you. Most have closed down or been forced out of business. Definitely worth its weight in bronze.

[@ErikPukinskis]

Agree completely about the foundry providing opportunities for new folks to learn the trade. Incidentally that's also why I started supporting this channel financially... wanted to contribute a small piece of the funds for paying your shipwrights. Seems like a worthwhile industry in an economy that doesn't always make sense to me.

[@michaelsimiele2763]

The casting scene editing around the 7:22 mark roughly.....was absolutely positively amazing and should receive an award for it...seriously...great job!!!

[@Mockingbird57]

whether 5 years or 100 years from now, I don't think anyone will ever regret installing those bronze floors. I'm enjoying the casting segments. Fascinating stuff!

[@robbylafont]

The bronze casting is not boring at all.....as a matter of fact, I’ve been watching documentaries about the Bronze Age and learning lots of history....thanks Leo...

[@waynenooffense3000]

The new "Director" of filming, has made the videos more than just a KZbin video they are cinematic! They are Oscar worthy!!! great job!

[@prof.m.ottozeeejcdecs9998]

I agree whole-heartedly!

[@taxirock90]

Agreed. You put into words exactly my impressions of this video.

[@armr6937]

that casting bit with the slowed down framerate and classical music was golden.

[@frederickstibbert7389]

@@armr6937 - ok, now we're getting a bit alchemical. But Leo & Pete Langley know their metal alloys !

[@paulcooper2897]

I think the bronze casting for all the supports is the very right way to do it. Even when this boat was originally built they knew iron would cause issue over time but as a "production" vessel the money would not have been available like there could have been for a privately contracted, best of everything, build. Again, Thanks for sharing!

[@JRD77VET]

Not bored the least with the casting process. It's all part of the "big picture". It's all the small bits that make this restoration possible and exciting to watch. Thanks again Leo and crew. Jeff

[@ian-c.01]

Seeing the amount of work involved with creating molds and finishing them then packing the flasks with all the issues involved plus the level of creativeness to solve those issues and cleaning up after casting really puts into perspective the amount of work involved in making just one individual and unique piece ! If anyone wonders why it is taking time to build Tally Ho they do not understand that every single piece of it needs to be designed before the material can be selected so the piece can be carefully and accurately shaped out of it, good results take time !

[@johnmatthew6007]

Not getting bored Leo. Love your project lots. The bronze cost will pay off in 100 years time when Tally Ho may be rebuilt again and they can reuse the flours etc again!

[@supergarbonzo4843]

Hats off to the bronze maker and his wife and to your crew and to you Leo my best to all it's very beautiful

[@nealnaz]

This is one of the best channels on youtube. Pete, is to Sampson Boat Co, as Jim Fowler was to the earliest episodes of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom nature series. Always shown getting in the thick of things, while Leo is narrating like he's Marlin Perkins. Lol! Another great episode!

[@drewb5738]

Every Saturday morning... Me: Sleep in, lag, 10AM and nothing is getting done around the house. Wifey gives that look. Leo: Posts another vid of building a freakin boat Me: Holy F! Grab my tools and start working on home improvements Thanks for the motivation, Leo, to do great things!

[@vf19blue]

Everyone feels like a slacker after watching these videos 🤣

[@joannabenson2279]

This is my go to for inspiration. Watching the level of skill across a variety of trades and materials is mesmerising and the humour of the team and the rest of the menagerie always gives me a good laugh in each episode. I don''t know what I'll do when I catch up to the present episode. Maybe get off my arse and get on with a project!! Thank you team.

[@Orangie2008]

A puzzle like that will teach you perseverance and pati... oh. He sawed it off.

[@SailorAllan]

Will , Samwise to Leo's Frodo. LOL

[@TheOnlyDamien]

I wish you knew how hard your comment made me laugh. I about died laughing as well when he finally took it to the saw, we've all been there before.

[@GlassChicken]

Sawing it off also solved the puzzle. But spinning it is much easier. :P

[@Orangie2008]

@Jim Nickles In parts of the pacific northwest we say "Git er done".

[@prof.m.ottozeeejcdecs9998]

...and lots of passion! ⛵️

[@matthewerspamer6274]

The time lapse sand packing followed by the slow motion hot metal work is incredibly well done.

[@fetzlgebretzlchannel]

Hands down, propably the best editing and storytelling so far Leo! Great video!! All the Best from northern Germany!

[@aanthonymorris]

Yeah i agree next level

[@allofthemmilkingwithgreenf7493]

Moin! Volle Zustimmung. Großartige Folge. Die Art und Weise, wie der Prozess der einzelnen Arbeitsschritte eingefangen wird, ist einzigartig.

[@breakshot7451]

war in meinem Leben 5 mal auf nem Boot bin aber begeistert von Tally Ho Grüße aus dem Süden der Republik

[@greghill7759]

The section starting @7.10 introduced an artistic edge to the Sampson Boat Co. The editing, the soundtrack and the pace were excellent.

[@cwpshares]

Anyone else hit the screen atleast 6 times in each video to see how much is left? Always puts a smile on my face seeing a new upload.

[@Nixtutru]

you mean touch, because whrn you hit your screen it probably does not exist anymore. 😂

[@paulcook8700]

i did that same this was the best episode ever !

[@billcarruthers7226]

Yup lol I do that too hoping I'll squeeze an extra couple of minutes more into the video

[@wrightharris4365]

I have to agree with Gary ,Pete is definitely worth his weight in gold! That guy is such an all around knowledgeable shipwright. Used to watch him on the Western Flyer rebuilding and was always impressed by his drive. Can’t wait for the bell letting me know that there is a new Tally ho

[@lunkydog]

The puzzle struggle was hilarious.

[@David-hm9ic]

The bronze casting is fascinating. It's definitely an old world craft that's worth preserving. Nothing you've presented has been boring. It's just that void at the end of each video that will take two weeks to fill.

[@garyyeigh6098]

That Pete guy is worth his weight in bronze or maybe gold.

[@witerabid]

There certainly needs to be a tiny Pete cast with the left over bronze to be installed in the boat so you can ask him what he's doing every time you come by there. 😅

[@trep53]

Oh yeah Pete’s a champ. I didn’t see his dog in the last video.

[@mphRagnarok]

Would he cheap since he's basically a stick figure.

[@RandomshitkickeR]

That wont be much, looks like a malnourished greyhound.

[@FrazerVerth]

I've never seen one man chew so much gum!

[@Bill_H]

Leo and crew. Although I'm not able to physically or financially support your marvelous endeavour, know that I am with you in spirit. I'm a disabled Navy veteran, who learned many of the old woodworking craftsman techniques from my father, who is now 83 yrs old. He taught me so much, from changing oil and tuning up cars at 8 years old, to woodworking, and oh so much more. I have been truly blessed, and watching your channel makes me appreciate him and his gifts that he shared with me even more. We have many old time woodworking tools, from a post drill, that anchors onto a fence or barn post, and allows drilling like a drill press (probably well over 100 yrs old) and other goodies. God bless y'all, and I wish so much I could come out there and meet you in person. Prayers from Ohio. Pastor Bill.

[@benters3509]

My ten cents worth is that if you are a veteran, you have given already. Just subscribing to his channel and viewing the videos helps him, so just keep on enjoying the videos.

[@Bill_H]

Venters. Thank you for your kind words.

[@borty7457]

14:03 "hey guys, ilmango here welcome to another episode of SciCraft"

[@hansdeable]

Thank you. Couldn't figure out where I knew this song from

[@Phyde4ux]

I considered mentioning this but thought, nah... nobody who watches this channel would understand the reference. Apparently I was mistaken.

[@dave220]

@@Phyde4ux weird how there is so much crossover

[@daskino1838]

the bit that ilmango uses for his intro starts at 14:43 I think

[@iconi1355]

yeah i was like "hold tf on" too

[@skyjockbill]

Not boring in the slightest - absolutely fascinating to have these glimpses into a wonderful traditional technology.

[@paulboden7850]

A big shout out to all the skilled craftsmen keeping the traditional ways alive.

[@howardvenhuis1938]

Casting the knees and floors in Bronze and polishing them was definitely the right choice Leo. It is not boring; in fact it is fascinating, nerve racking and exciting all at the same time. Choosing Bronze fits with all your choices - Purpleheart from the Amazon for the centreline, Live Oak from Georgia for the frames, Angelique from Suriname for the Beam Shelves and Stringers, White Oak from Maine for the Deck Beams, Teak for the Transom, Wana from Suriname for the planking and all Bronze fasteners. Every choice has been "nothing but the best". Bronze is the most important upgrade over the original Tally Ho and it means this boat will easily last 100 years. An absolute work of art! Thanks for sharing your story Leo.

[@paulmcgrath552]

Wood and Bronze together are one of the most beautiful material pairings I can think of. I love that you have polished the floors even though they will not be seen once the boat is finished.

[@discombubulate2256]

leo, you are 100% doing this boat justice by installing bronze floors. my money is on that fact that they will never need replacing and admired by people for many generations to come. your videos will also show people down the line how to build and rebuild boats like tally ho the right way. brilliant work.

[@jerryhoogeveen]

The casting scene with the piano music, gosh I loved that!

[@bobengelhardt856]

Well deserved "thanks" to the volunteers, the donors, and others, but let's not forget Leo's hosts. The ones who are providing the space and the incredible workshop. Think what it would take to create that from scratch.

[@Fabianweso.]

This channel as well as acorn to Arabella and salt and tar have really got me into sailing, so me and a friend bought a tiny 8ft long, 250 dollar dinghy, and through buying and selling we now have a 34ft cruiser. This channel is really inspiring and I can't wait to see Tally Ho sailing!

[@josephdecesaro1528]

I can see why AtA chose to weld their bronze floor fasteners. I'm not saying either way is better but I think AtA's way might be a bit cheaper and less labor while SB's way I think looks prettier.

[@ianewers9841]

Have no doubts Leo.! It is my firm belief that You are doing the right thing re, the bronze castings, and that all the cost, time, and effort, will repay itself a hundred times over. Well done, keep up the good work.

[@franksijbenga3724]

Those images around the pouring are gorgeous! Good paring with the music too.

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Meh, I thought that segment was the worst part of this episode. Seen it a million times already so why gratuitously put it in a boat building vlog? Just show us the good stuff slathering red lead around and wood chips flying.

[@stevenr8606]

Frank, I almost posted the same.

[@roadie3124]

The first pouring scene made me think of a medieval painting. The lighting was very good and gave it the character. The music was just right.

[@Lencwv]

I am facinated with the casting process... definately not bored. Thanks for sharing all of this. Keep-up the great work.

[@stevenroth5424]

Leo has a living sybyotic relatioship with Talli Ho she is his "LEGACY" . Much respect am admiration of this Man / Master Craftsmen.

[@imnotgaye]

Relatio ship

[@DC-uo5hy]

Just prepping to build his bid boat😁

[@stevenholton438]

symbiotic

[@restlessperson5258]

Does anyone remember the phrase, “He/she wrote the book on ......(insert topic)” to refer to someone’s expertise? How that has changed?

[@stevenholton438]

@@restlessperson5258 why do you think it has changed?

[@stephmo371]

Just as I was thinking, "man I love the casting stuff," leo goes and say, "I hope the casting isn't boring." Dude you got nothing to worry about there

[@sailingcorribeemwera]

It probably means he's finding the casting process hard work himself, especially losing the volunteer who'd built up some experience and having to start again from the beginning training a new one.

[@klaasbloem]

This boat will be stronger than any modern one! In the seventies I was a mechanic "stoker" on board a Dutch wooden minesweeper, we had a saying "steel ships, wooden men, wooden ships, men of steel" :)

[@pauleohl]

Were there still mines to be swept 25+ years after WWII?

[@astranger448]

@@pauleohl We keep digging up WWI munitions in fields in Flanders every single day.

[@janvisser2223]

Paul Ohlstein For sure! They still find them from WW1

[@staggerlee4265]

Your videos on the foundry work is great Leo! No apology needed. I’m glad you used the bronze instead of it’s original cast iron. They look amazing and you said they’ll be better with corrosion resistance👍🏼... Your videos are great as well and your mission has come a long way. I look forward to future episodes. Thank you!

[@dericspencer5728]

Keep chugging along and keep doing it the right way the first time. You are more of an inspiration than you realize, thank you.

[@sailingyachtrocknroll8402]

Wow the photography on this video is absolutely amazing. Great job guys

[@johnfrewin7717]

Shoutout and bravo to the video production team .... consistently producing super high quality shots and sequences, well done 👍🎸🇬🇧

[@62-62]

I also agree Leo about helping out the bronze casting. Like your shipwrights skills, if not passed on, it’s gone! Mentoring is one of the best skill training you can do for the younger folks that want to learn. It’s not an easy tasks that you are doing but very rewarding to teach and for us to watch! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome work with your crew and your other crew-members watching on KZbin!! If I was younger, I would volunteer to help but watching is al--Most as good as hands on with your discussion in regards to the the job/ work you are doing on camera! Thanks from a little mid coast town in Texas!

[@radamus210]

Excellent episode Leo! It makes every other Saturday morning so special and thanks as always for letting us be a part of your world. The bit at the end casting the knee with such a compound mold was absolutely amazing and I totally agree that you are doing every tiny bit and piece to the utmost of quality and longevity that in the end will fill your mind and soul with all imaginable amounts of confidence that you've done the best that can be done. There is no doubt that in time Tally Ho will face the wrath of nature on the open seas and she will handle whatever challenges her captain shall throw at her. You can't put a price on that, but you certainly can put a price on not having done your best.

[@quarlow1215]

Don't question quality Leo. You are doing it right and the best way possible and you don't have to answer to anyone for that. Love the foundry work, love the resto. Keep it real Leo.

[@EdwardTilley]

Great video and really great teamwork. The videos are perfectly timed because obviously, such a labour and time-consuming process on this large of a boat is going to be a challenge for filming progression. The amazing progress during this "hump" of casting work really showcases the hard work and contribution of a dozen heavy-lifters.

[@patchmack4469]

fantastic video as ever - the foundry and bronze work is excellent and the slow mo was very cool - a nice insight to the foundries work too - the science behind the casting will always baffle me and its hundreds of years of history, to think of all the little boats out there with all the various components we take so much for granted and probably never see - the work gone into it, the blood and sweat - the project is coming along so nicely - i love watching this build, i'd love to have a go myself, but i can see the thousands of man hours of labor in this - awesome project - and the parrot always makes me smile

[@JustinmaguireIII]

It’s such a pleasure to be a Patreon and support you in this Leo. Keep going. Keep the passion.

[@crodproductions0420]

The interest we all have in this journey you are taking us all through is evident. There are literally thousands and thousands of us here that anticipate each episode. We devour the content, we enjoy each conversation you have with the audience, we laugh, we smile, we admire, we are inspired. Your humble diligence is truly remarkable. As I sit watching your videos I cannot help but wonder, what will we do when this wonderful magical journey ends? We all anticipate the day when TallyHo is finally set to sail. You once said yourself you will video your experiences sailing her. But the process has truly engaged us all. Life is the journey, this trip isn’t about the end. We all want to see her sail but with that day it will be bittersweet. Hopefully the future will see more people interested in this industry and possibly Leo and others like himself teaching future generations these traditions. Thank you to each and everyone who has helped in this endeavor. Thank you Leo for doing this the right way for keeping this tradition alive and bringing it to so many. Thank you and God Bless.

[@davidmspinelli8951]

My dad was a foundry owner and I grew up in a foundry. I know all to well the heartbreak of, "That didn't go quite as planned!" And that is even on a relatively simple casting. Those floors, specially the big ones, are ANYTHING but simple! She's looking awesome though Leo. Thank you to you and all your crew for sharing this adventure with all of us!

[@bigredc222]

Isn't there a sand mix that hardens up almost like concrete, I assume it's very expensive, and that's why he's not using it?

[@davidmspinelli8951]

@@bigredc222 If the mold hardened like concrete you would not be able to extract any but the most simple of patterns such a a parallelogram with well rounded edges. Any sort of compound angle and pattern and mold would become one.

[@bigredc222]

@@davidmspinelli8951 It's a special mix, I think it has a chemical reaction and the sand hardens up, maybe not as hard as concrete, but hard enough that you don't have to worry about it falling apart, they usually put them in a big tumbler after it's poured to get the casting out, or they use a small jackhammer to break up the sand. They use it for doing engine blocks and heads, production stuff where they can't be messing around, and having some hold together and some not. I think I've seen some of the sand mixes where the sand can't even be reused because it stays in big chunks. I'll see if I can find a video.

[@hjalar]

@@davidmspinelli8951 so do you know why they places ingots on top of the mold? 7:06

[@davidmspinelli8951]

@@hjalar heat soak

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

I've caste aluminium and bronze. Even the smaller castings that we made required the mould to be exact. Seeing these larger pieces caste reminded me of the pieces I've done. You have done very well and when they're polished and set in place you'll still be pleased with how the look and be glad you went to the extra effort.

[@uggebugge1]

Just want to point out the fantastic cinematography in this video, especially the section covering the casting process!

[@brubacherjo]

I will NEVER get bored of watching the casting process! It is so cool to watch, and I think it's super great that you can support Port Townsend Foundry in this way. Amazing work!

[@Strothy2]

I could watch this for hours on end pouring that metal is kinda hypnotic plus the excellent music... bravo

[@lloydholt6511]

Always enjoy watching master craftsmen at work. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@cynthiaverjovskymarcotte1379]

Always brightens my weekend. Needed this especially today. Thanks!

[@michaelc.3812]

Leo, your notes of appreciation for the various support you receive are greatly appreciated by myself and, I know, many other viewers. Gratitude is so important today, as it always has been, and you display it wonderfully. While I am a patron and have sent you something on your wishlist, I don’t do it for the thanks, but your continuing gratitude warms the cockles, as it were. Thank you again for the terrific content and the thoughtful narration. Cheers.

[@johncamp7679]

I’m so impatient. Can’t wait to see the boards on the outside.

[@abarratt8869]

Likewise, but for me this gradual buildup is generating a lot of anticipation. I'm looking forward to seeing the planked hull from the inside, bronze shining away... It's going to be quite a sight to behold!

[@webbtrekker534]

I always enjoyed planking. So satisfying when you get that perfect fit.

[@cdoublejj]

i felt that way and still kind of do but seeing how the framing is done and the work it will also be cool to see a more complete frame with most of the metal hardware installed! then boards but, at that point she'll DEFINTLEY be more of a boat than not at that point

[@johnmckinley8447]

I think Leo said he was going to use Marine Ply and Fiberglass.

[@armr6937]

@@abarratt8869 We're all hyped for the planking.

[@timhills2746]

I have become to realise why many people are addicted to soap operas. Although I will never build a wooden boat, the presentation, skill & dedication are second to none. I am happy to patronise this channel. Thanks

[@Camstercage]

Glad you’re not rushing and doing things the right way Leo! Just happy that you consistently put out great content! Cheers.

[@TheJiminiflix]

Leo, I think your work is exemplary,you are an exceptional boat buider and communicator of the craft. I am a gardener, so I am of a different field of skills, but your film work is inspiring.

[@gordonclark7632]

No "Hey Pete what are you doing?" today just "Are we rolling?" says Pete. At last he has accepted the inevitable - that he is a star.

[@benters3509]

He'll be directing himself before long.

[@johndrippert3289]

We feel quite grateful that you are giving us this "look over your shoulder" during this project, AKA labor of love (and sometimes hate). It has been a wonderful thing, watching the process and progress. I am proud to be able to say I have contributed and I hope everyone out there who enjoys watching the rebirth of the Tally Ho also does so.

[@robertholding701]

It's mind blowing how much work goes into making each individual flooring piece.

[@kuhndj67]

As I've watched how much HARD WORK goes into building this lovely cutter I can only imagine how monumental an effort it was to build a First Rate during the age of sail... the number of craftsmen that must have been engaged. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@oregonexpat]

Hey Leo, you could let the foundry add your name, Albert Strange, Tally Ho and the Port Townsend Foundry Foundry name in one or more of the wider floors before they are all cast. really needs to be there somewhere,and then they will be part of her.

[@thisnicklldo]

Most of the surface of most of the castings are having to be ground off - there wouldn't be any writing left to see.

[@monawoka97]

2020 Has been a horrible year but seeing the steady, unyielding progress of this boat is such a light in the darkness. I love these videos guys. Keep it up.

[@nicholasradcliffe3939]

Beautiful boat reminds me of my childhood in the 70s when I was a boat

[@pyrrhical3423]

What type of boat were you?

[@nigelawson5524]

A tug

[@mphRagnarok]

@@nigelawson5524 bravo

[@nicholasradcliffe3939]

Speed

[@K.E.L-117]

Oh those sweet heady days.

[@simvrod]

I have loved watching the foundry work. It’s so interesting to see the different trades modern and old.👍👍👍👍

[@sreilhac]

So incredible to see the amazing progress you are making!!! This is one of the channels that has inspired me to make life altering changes in my career, so grateful!!

[@steveraleigh100]

The casting and learning about the foundry is fascinating. Also, the filming of the pouring is superb. Thank you.

[@eyelidman09]

It’s coming along nicely, by the looks of it. I am still in awe at the skills set of the original boat builders who did this without the advantage of today’s technology. Onwards and upwards!🌞🙏🌞.

[@astranger448]

Yep, these boat builders had something else tho, knowledge being passed on father on son and master to apprentice. Nowadays when picking up old crafts we must reinvent them, like Leo does, which is just as awesome ;-)

[@simonmoody2649]

Hi Leo and gang, Thanks from all your boatbuilder / yachtie followers in the Whitsundays , Australia. Superb effort.

[@johnanderson8096]

Before I actually started watching Leo's series, I thought I was a pretty good craftsman... attention to detail... even a perfectionist... I now think Im an "advanced beginner"... I Hate Reality!!! Thanks Leo... Oh... 250,000 Subscribers... AWESOME, and so well deserved!!!

[@bobkentucky5611]

Before Leo's series, I thought I was a pretty advanced beginner craftsman... well shit...

[@markfryer9880]

You guys should check out Chris from Clickspring. He makes clocks and the like out of brass in his small home workshop in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia. Not only is the guy a nice guy, but very talented in his hand and machine skills, his video skills and editing. He is also in the process of getting a peer reviewed paper published on his findings while making a recreation of the ancient Antikatheria clock which was found in a sailing ship salvaged from the Mediterranean.

[@gracegood3661]

I’ve always admired the quality of your birds over the couple of years...

[@billywhizz6483]

Fantastic, I loved the pouring slo-mo

[@richardarnold3734]

Mesmerizing! Love the pouring photography from minute 7.30. Like watching alchemy. Love this channel. Such a pleasure to watch something so fulfilling rather than all the usual hate filled online content. Do not stop!

[@todddembsky8321]

This is the channel that motivates me to get through another week so I can watch the next one. Just absolutely amazing, the ART of Craftsmanship almost lost coming back again. God bless

[@cardboardboxification]

It never went away , wood boat builders all over the world... it’s just more about money...

[@MrOne925]

Simply fascinating. i think the foundry work is a terrific compliment to the wood working part of this adventure. Keep up the great work and cool footage. This really is epic.

[@keithjohnston8249]

WERE NOT BORED.. each video is awesome Leo keep them coming you and the crew :)

[@timbodnar6711]

I've skipped work, ignored friends, made no plans until I'm done with these videos. It is so satisfying watching this boat be built.

[@number1genoa]

The coffee is poured and the fire is lit, Panchos on the Hyster checking out the fit.

[@willmoritz5493]

The real cost of constructing this boat, labor and material cost to do this, has got to be astronomical. Not your typical hobby project for sure. Great content, looking forward to the launch and sea trials!!

[@grizz4470]

Yesssssss tally ho fix ... keep up the boatbuilding masterclass... unrivalled , in my humble opinion 👌

[@stevenr8606]

Yeah 👏 way to go WILL! Do what Pete was thinking.

[@TheBobby690]

It doesn't matter what I am doing when I get the notification of your latest video. IT ALL STOPS!!! Until I have watched it. Sir from the keel new or old decision to the bronze traditional or new manufacturing you have made the right decision s. Trust your heart it's leading you the right way mate. All the best from the Arctic circle.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Thanks Leo for another inspirational video !!! The boat is looking amazing, thanks for sharing.