A Boatbuilder's Toolkit

[@bdphourde]

What's better for an audience of DIYers than an episode on tools! I was pretty impressed with that sandpaper assortment!

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

My local hardware store has two grades of sandpaper. I Only Use the more expensive Swiss brand. The cheaper one is a waste of time and money.

[@oomwat6101]

Now that's what I call paying it forward Scott. I hope wonderful things happen for you, and your life is filled with contentment

[@hansh8071]

I second to that! Thanks Scott!

[@drewgibbons4799]

Yeah, three cheers for Scott! Sounds a righteous dude. Drew

[@claremaccarthy7308]

Scott must be a great guy! Well done to him.

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Scott you are amazing in your generosity, blessings to you 🙏🙏⛵️⛵️

[@johnrichard6802]

I was salivating while looking at these. Their cost and value must be through the roof.

[@Bender24k]

Booya to Scott! And also to Sia Abrasives. Mmmmmmm delicious details - thanks!

[@janetcamp6321]

Super interesting video and what an amazingly generous person Scott is.

[@squatter3425]

What a wonderful selection of toys, I mean tools. I am envious. Scott’s non de plume must be Santa. Thanx Santa!

[@bubbleobill267]

A sense of humor is the most important tool in my kit!.

[@siaAbrasivesIndAG]

Thank you Maya, Aladino and Scott, it is fascinating and inspiring to be able to accompany you on this project. If you are facing any sanding issues, we are here to help!

[@jennyking2144]

What a fantastic array of tools you have accumulated. It is wonderful that Scott has supported you with the tools, his knowledge and I’m sure his passion for boats. I’m bet you guys have a lot to talk about! Thank you for taking us on this continued journey. Living for the day when this beautiful boat is in the water!

[@urlkrueger]

Kudo's to Scott! Way to go Sia! I think you might need a little bit bigger boat to hold all these tools when you set sail.

[@Gwenc22]

With the piano background and some of the camera angles I was reminded of the field trips Mr. Rogers would takes his viewers on. Love it! Well done!

[@til7545]

What a great intro to your toolkit. I‘ve commented this before on Patreon without fully understanding how derply you are involved: THANK YOU Scott G., your generosity is pretty much unequalled! And MayaDini, you are blessed with the support you are getting from your hosts and other donators and hopefully some sponsors soon.

[@ericcommarato7727]

Great video! A couple points, and I know this video is probably a month old but... Use tap fluid when threading, it will give a better finish and extend the life of your tap set. The Maxiflex gloves Aladino wears appear a bit large, just an observation. I wear a large in my shop, but they fit tightly, making it easier to pick up say a washer, you have much more dexterity with tighter gloves. Also, it's not recommended to use gloves with a table saw. When sanding I always learned to vacuum or tack cloth between grits. Coarser papers leave coarser grit residue, vacuuming or tacking remove these before the next finer grit. Regarding chisels and plane blades, flatten the back first close to a mirror finish, and the bevel side next occasionally flipping to remove the burr on the flat side. I use automotive wet/dry papers, 400, 600, 800, 1000 grit, spray mounted to a piece of granite floor tile. A honing guide helps. These will sharpen quickly to an almost surgical steel edge. Also become familiar with a card scraper. Basically a flexible spring steel plate that you burnish a burr on. Card Scrapers are great for smoothing woods like mahogany that might have some wild grain. They leave a glass finish on wood. There are lots of KZbin videos on the preparation and use of card scrapers. Sorry for the book, Thanks for posting the video it was wonderful as usual!

[@vinolentia]

We lived in Sweden for a few years and fell in love with Swedish work pants. People wear them whenever the are doing a project, and we discovered that they are sturdy and super practical. We still have ours, though we moved away years ago. The name of the ones you have there, Blåkläder (approx pronounced blow kleder) means Blue Clothes (Blaue Kleider). Okay, carry on.

[@FarbrorDaniel]

I was (as a native Swedish speaker) just about to make a comment about Maya's pronounciation of Blåkläder. Actually "blow kleder" isn't really correct. The letter å is pronounced as in "saw" and the nearest I can come to ä is in "bear". So I'd say the pronounciation is "blawkleader" :-P (btw, thanks for a very good channel. Never miss an episode!)

[@TeemuSa]

The company is quite aware of the fact that their name doesn't really travel unchanged out of the Nordics. If you search videos with "Blaklader that's what I said", you'll find their ad campaign.

[@FarbrorDaniel]

@@SteifWood Yes, actually pants like these are fairly common in Sweden, I didn't know they weren't in other countries. I think Blåkläder was among the first, but there are other brands as well. I can recommend looking at Fristads (provided they exist outside Sweden, but I think they should)

[@roadbiker9606]

This episode was a great addition to your project series and getting it on a Tue. for me is a real bonus! I ❤️ good tools…..

[@helgehanssen6806]

work clothes you use is a Swedish brand and translated into blue clothes in English. very durable clothes both when it comes to tough work and hard washing. Another very good brand is Makita. I have a small screwdriver that I used to build a porch that was covered with windows. counted on the number of screws that were used 4000 screws in different dimensions and the machine still works without problems. you can count yourself lucky for all these good tools. my dad said real tools are half the job. and I can only agree. works as a car mechanic so I know a little about tools. Had hoped to get a glimpse of you in Sweden come sailing with the magic carpet 1. But I enjoy your new boat. as it will be a real beauty. and with your sense of quality and detail, it will be one of those 7 sea wonders. is very much looking forward to seeing her finished. All the best of luck in your new project.

[@Soulsilver75]

LOVE this episode. When I bought my house, the first thing I did was build a workbench in the basement and went about building out and repairing the house from there. My tools mean much more to me than the value of their utility. For me, they are keys to expression; not much different than the painter's bush or violinist's bow. I agree that those Irwin Quick Grips are incredible! They have been my assistant too many times to count.

[@mauriciocapg]

Cool video! I very much admire the thoroughness, attention to detail, and love you put into all of your work, from the smallest wood work to the many years of inspiring videos. Hope you keep harvesting more and more fruits.

[@steveraleigh100]

thank you for this episode. Major tool envy. Everyone needs a 'Scott'. I'm glad you mentioned 'the pants'. I think I asked about them in the last eps. BTW, sanding is my least favourite activity with woodwork, especially large areas, but that box of goodies is sanding heaven.

[@marcryvon]

Wow, hats off for Scott ! Therés still great human beings around, finally ! Personaly, after using both Bosch and Makita drills and driver, Makita is best to me. PS A great lil’ thing to add for your 1/4 » driver is 1/4 » » anb 3/8 » adapters so to use with your ratchet set. So cheap but useful ! Good show !

[@duncanmarks1590]

Hi, a very good presentation to show the tools required for a large project, just to reinforce that it is worth paying for good tools, I have a slightly larger collection of tools but a lot of them are thirty to forty years old and were bought new when I was a younger man. The hand tools are the ones that are the oldest so it shows that a good tool that is looked after will last a life time. I hope that your tools support your projects and dreams as mine have. Bye Duncan

[@julesmeijerink1289]

Magic things happen on Magic Carpet. Great to see the generosity of people, and sometimes companies to support such extraordinaire projects. I see a complete boatyard in the making

[@mikemarriam]

I'm not a boat builder but I do have a hobby machine shop. I'm continually amazed at the number of tools the simplest project requires.

[@susanw8471]

A very concise; enjoyable presentation! Very informative - thank you Aladino / great editing - thank you Maya / great 'props' - thank you Scott!

[@williambell8282]

The Stanley No4 brings back memories of grinding the face of the plane using an ABA semi-automatic grinding jig at Stanley Tools in Sheffield! I must have ground thousands of them......

[@gorway7]

I've had loads of power planes over the years and they do there job but there's nothing like using a good hand plane. I have an old Stanley No.4 and one I bought in the 70s with disposable blades when I was building my Mirror dinghies. Still have a few boxes of blades thankfully as I don't think you can get them now.

[@crankyoldguy2]

@@gorway7 how about a Stanley No 52 - smoothing plane for long pieces of wood? My Stanley No 95 is especially useful to assure a good right angle on the edge of a board........

[@seraphimsanctuary]

Nice kit! Iove the fes tools. Definitely going to check out the sand paper you bought.

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Yes please! And you won’t be disappointed:) check siaabrasives.com

[@carlvandenberg140]

That sandpaper gift was exceptional.

[@stevejones9788]

Funny how we all use the same tools, I am in the UK and use and like the Knipex grips, Dewalt tools , Bosch professional tools and the Stanley planes.

[@wimmol]

I'm situated in the Netherlands and yes , using the same brand tools . But for sanding i use mostly the Norton products .

[@honorharrington4546]

One major tip for using a Hole Saw is to replace the drill bit with a piece of smooth drill rod. While this requires a separate drill and bit to make the center hole it gives many advantages. The drill rod will not enlarge the center hole. The flutes on a drill bit can enlarge the center hole and cause the Hole Saw to create an enlarged or out of round hole. The drill rod resists breakage. Hole Saws in the larger sizes can bind suddenly causing the Hole Saw to twist sideways and usually snap the drill bit. Especially if the center hole is enlarged. Drill bits for Hole Saws normally are special bits with very short flutes and flats ground on the side. These can be hard to find and expensive. Using a piece of drill rod and regular bits avoids parts runs or down time. A Vibram block extends the usable life of your sandpaper and a File Card keeps your files cutting clean. Hope this helps and keep up the good work.

[@keebearfull]

I am SO happy for your success! And I'm thankful for Scott and the others who have supported your project. My life would have one less "happy corner" without you.

[@saltysnoopy]

WOW ... love all the great tools. Nothing works better for doing a great job, than great tools. And, in my opinion, and I'll probably get a lot of flack for this, A good DeWalt radial arm saw. The cuts these saws are capable of doing is almost endless limited only by one's imagination. I used mine turned 180 and rotated flat to cut mortise and tenons for all my cabinet and door frames.

[@chrisisasswiss]

SIA product placement in your channel! Yeah. So cool. I love it too.. which is easy as I live in Switzerland. Good lock.

[@eleanorchapple8772]

To be able to use these tools well indicates a superb craftsman.

[@padraigAZ]

Thank you. as a mechanic and computer geek (tool Junky) it is great to see tools from a different trade and the preferences of someone from another continent.

[@rebekkad.2092]

Having all those tools is one thing, but knowing how and when to use them is another. I say the person with the most tools wins.

[@lexylexylexy1234]

I busted out a notepad for this one! Thank you sooooo much. I am a new boat owner and about to start a refit so this was incredibly helpful!!!

[@MountainPirate]

I am looking forward to the follow up episode when you show the building of the workshop in your boat and how you fit which tools into it. :-D

[@mattodonnell2481]

oooo. really nice to see we have about the same tool set. the ones I dont have are on my short list to pick up. the almost straight cuts you get with a skill saw when breaking down plywood gets more and more annoying the more you rip stuff down. one nice thing about the small oscillating multi-tool, is their blades make the least amount of dust when cutting fiberglass.

[@johnwishart7950]

i am glad you got so much off your hard drive and are still making such good videos

[@rogersattler4423]

I have found that no matter how many tools you own, your always missing the one you need.

[@crankyoldguy2]

@@charonstyxferryman No, Lars. Not JUST boat work. I'm always looking for my tool to do =========== when I do woodworking. Chisels are an example. A big slick is necessary, as are some curved ones. But where did I put that durned chisel, now that I have do do a pocket for a hinge?

[@brucestmartin777]

Very impressive…. the Swiss sandpaper is an amazing sponsor. Looks like you’ve got your own factory. Wow!

[@bid6413]

Great video. Full of new information that I can use and old friends I have already. Scott, you are amazing…

[@markgardner8542]

You have put together a nice collection of tools! As an automotive mechanic I know how valuable a good tool can be! I have many tools that are so indispensable that if they broke today... I would have a new one on the way tonight!

[@np939427a]

I use Crushed white pumice stone, Great for glass cleaning, And the more abrasive black powders for more abrasive power, I stopped using sand paper years ago, This way you just add a little more powder to keep the sharpness of the grit up and it will out last a roll of sandpaper and still keep on going, A flat meat tray to keep it in to mix it up, So when you finished, It drys up into a powder again and when needed turns into a paste again, Just put a few drops of water back in and your off again, Over & over again. Saves me a small fortune over a year.

[@gavinspring1350]

Nice. If you can ever afford it Japanese blue steel saws and chisels are the el supremo for very fine and accurate wood joints. Keep up the great work guys👍

[@johndavidson6867]

A very interesting look at your tools. Having done renovation work (not on boats), a tool thats needed but not available is extremely frustrating, and leads to modifications, which leads to having to buy a new replacement. I am looking forward to seeing more of your rebuild/overhaul, and then seeing you out on the water.

[@christianestrauss8516]

I definitely found what I will be dreaming of tonight - Wow - several items that might coming useful during a van conversion as well.....

[@Degenhardt450]

Not mention the biggest tool of them all, the shed. I couldn’t imagine doing a job like that without one.

[@nickypendleton4066]

Hoorah for Scott ! I love tool videos..

[@taxirock90]

I have a Stanley N°4 too. Its at least 50 years old. Still works fine!

[@colinjacob1702]

Oooo immense tool envy. Thank you for taking a day off from Magic Carpet to show us them.

[@robinhodgkinson]

Guys one tool I guarantee you will not regret owning is a simple one, a Kutzall rasp. I’m now building my second boat (first one wood, second one foam and epoxy composite). They’re not like your everyday toothed rasp which I’ve always found “hacked” the work. These babies work like sandpaper on steroids - think 10 grit as a hand tool. They work equally well on epoxy, fibreglass and wood. In fact any hard sandable material. If you appreciate using the right sandpaper for the job at hand, get one of these. They come in various degrees of courseness - I own a medium flat rasp and a course half round version, and I find them an invaluable tool for boat building where you need to flatten off or rip off some material where a course finish doesn’t matter, or prior to sanding to a fine finish perhaps. They work fast but leave an even surface unlike a toothed rasp that looks like a rat’s been chewing on it. : ) Cheers.

[@PatrickPoet]

Also the abrasive of the sand paper is attached to the backing with different adhesives. Some are water proof, some are flexible, some resist heat etc. To choose sandpaper for a task you need to know the type and size of the abrasive grit, the attaching cement, and the backing in order to know if it is appropriate for the task. My most common task is working with metal making jewelry so a flexible backing and a water proof glue are important to me. That means that I pay a bit more, but I so rarely have tasks that would be suited to other sandpapers that it doesn't make sense to stock different types.

[@kenknight4560]

Good on Scott, very generous, great Karma points. Get yourself a power planner, I think it will be of great use very soon.

[@jimc4731]

Add a set of diamond coated steel plates to hone your tools with and a couple card scrapers! JIM

[@jamieharris8075]

A fool with a tool is still a fool. No fools in this workshop! Craftsman and woman for sure!

[@markbernier8434]

1) Does SIA distribute into Canada? A couple of things I would have added to that collection, A good drawknife, a right angle drill (Milwaukee makes a great one) and despite Aladino's reservations a real Skil worm drive saw (accept no substitutes) and a Tormek sharpening kit (perhaps they will sponsor you?) Otherwise that is a collection that you can build nearly anything with.

[@TheTir1962]

Well done SCOTT, I hope we all get to meet you here one day...don't worry...I'm a Harley Davidson guy :) I sail on two wheels

[@markscott8765]

Another great video guys , ye guys are super talented, hi from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Viendopiedra5029]

Wow, thats a great set of tools! Scott is the man!

[@saenole66]

Really interesting video on all the tools you will need.

[@danglinglines2377]

cleanest boat shed on you tube....

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

Green with envy, Nah. Thrilled you have the best. I have many of these. Others are still on my wish list.👍

[@altacat9702]

Sweet !! ...at age 48 I am still buying more tools ...almost everything I want !!

[@gregmach8230]

I like that opening. Not all tool are created equal With tool you get what you pay for, generally And you don't nessesarly need the best tool

[@mikewillis2934]

Really useful overview of your tools! Thanks

[@shelleyrichards9028]

Loved the tool tour!

[@cliffludo6860]

If the boat project hits the rocks, you'll have enough tools to nip back to Switzerland and make cuckoo clocks! All the best guys!

[@southerntexashomestead5028]

Thanks again for another wonderful video. We love the tools! Take care. S/V Cork

[@MikeBatt66]

Gorgeous set of tools I’m very jealous.

[@PatrickPoet]

Track saws are common in the United States with pros. The are getting some ingress with home builders too but not nearly as much.

[@saltysnoopy]

I've used the DeWalt square sheet sander .. I much prefer the DeWalt random orbit sander. Velcro discs instead of cut paper. Random orbit leave no scratches a might a sheet sander. Of course the down side is sanding into corners. For bigger jobs, like sanding the hull, I have a 6" DeWalt random orbit. I don't use it often now that the hull is finished. The right tool for the job is key in being happy with the results in the end. :-) I like Norton products. I get them at my local auto body supply store.

[@cleanwillie1307]

Having the right tool for the job is critical. Trying to do something without the right tool is asking for problems.

[@raffaelemoretuzzo2983]

Great video very very interesting, I hope you will male more about general knowledge of DIY and your preferenze in your projects! Thanks for the video!

[@edfleming7780]

I like a good radial arm saw, it is more versatile than a compound miter saw.

[@p.d.smithjr.3277]

I believe you missed the Stanly work mate under the bench. If so, those are really useful. The early ones with the Aluminium frame are the best.

[@Hydrocarbonman147]

Corners should be very easy to cut with those tools! 😂 somebody had to say it! 🙄 Great work, hope you can both be sailing again before too long.

[@MarcelEling]

Nice tools make the work easier,thnx for sharing

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

Thank You for showing all the tools it takes to effectively update your Cape George 36. What head and sleeping configurations do you plan for? You seems to be getting along well on your rebuild. Congratulations!

[@HenryA798]

I loved this video. Thank you

[@monikastuckey8737]

Awesome tools and generosity!

[@charleychapman304]

I was happy to see your Blakader work pants. I would like to suggest a hive tool or 2 to enhance your scraper and prybar assortment, you can find them at any beekeeper supply (I know that sounds weird). Thanks for your advice.

[@dwel2928]

I have one that's probably 40 years old and still good. The best small prybar, scraper, wedge, by far. Much better steel than the ordinary ones, so it's thin but very strong & tough. Don't know why they're not more widely used.

[@PatrickPoet]

Here's a little more tool talk:) N95 isn't a style of mask. N means resistant to dust and liquid airborne particles except for oil R is the same, but has a little resistance to oil but in an environment with aerosolized oil throw them away after a shift. P is the same but completely resistant to aerosolized oil. The number refers to the percentage of 3 micron sized particles that will be filtered out by the mask. 95 is 95% Any of these come in dozens of styles from cloth masks with or without check valves to cartridge masks and more.

[@knipex_unofficial6294]

I love the baby Knipex, It is always close by me too

[@mp6756]

I'm not offended by the flaunting of your wide array of tools. I would expect nothing less from a builder with such a wide array of skills. I'm sure if the two of you were settled down in a small village somewhere your obligatory shead would be jam packed with tools. However for being so far removed from what most of us would call home you have done quite well in establishing a really nice tool kit. Thanks Keep the videos coming great content.

[@thetessellater9163]

You'll need to build a large toolbox on the boat !

[@landonlarose5630]

Great Video, keep up the good work!

[@saberwork]

This was very useful. Which of these tools would not go on the boat with you when you are sailing?

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Great episode, thanks

[@rhirwin10]

Outstanding video (as always). Really love the review of the tools you use. I'm a bit surprised you don't like Festools which I think are great! Of course "Irwin" tools are 'every bit as good as the name'

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

I never said I dislike festool;) quite the opposite!

[@Tosti3]

A tip, Aladino: use smaller gloves. As far as they are almost to small.... I do that all the time at the farm, it preserves dexterity!

[@Tosti3]

If you use 1 size to small, they will stretch to the form of your hand in 1 hour.

[@Tosti3]

I mean, I never have to take my gloves off to do something fiddly.

[@johnmiglautsch4587]

Nice music -great jazz - are you playing all the parts?

[@catspaw3815]

It never fails to amaze me how many tools you need to do something right. Even simple tasks

[@johnwaugh6518]

Great! Very useful

[@bake162]

Way to go Scott!

[@Hunter-ym2kk]

Great content..

[@johnft8746]

I am quite astonished that you do not use the festool power tools, especially the Rotax…

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

Yeaaa...bonus video. clap clap clap ;-) P.S. most important tool of all??.. grey matter between the ears, and plenty of it!!!

[@fredr6381]

Festool Love 👍😁👍