Salt & Tar: Ep.302- Stitching the First Planks!

[@rushd45]

When I was a pattern maker and needed several panels of the same size, I'd use double sided tape to keep the plexiglass/plywood/styrene sheets together and then peel them apart when cut out. And to trace the pattern on the sheet from a to size blueprint, I used a Wartenberg Pinwheel.

[@tondan2011]

Party foul! Even if it's dad's pool table, it is not a work bench! Lol

[@MCP53]

It's lovely to see this dinghy coming together, especially the stitch bit, which I understood in practice but never saw done. So next week's episode is much awaited. I am, indeed, agog. It was also a joy to get online as we're moored in an almost Internet black hole and having to work when data is not streaming but trickling can be so stressful! I'm sure you guys can relate to that!

[@robm.4512]

This brings back so many memories of yesteryear, building a stitch and glue kayak from plans. It was back in the 70’s and I was 13 years old. Didn’t come out too badly either, which I think was a bit of a surprise to my family who’d figured I’d probably get bored with doing it and quit before it was finished. I spent so much time exploring the creeks in it, going down the estuary, crossing over to the village on the other side way down where it met the sea. It gave me mobility, freedom to find new places and new friends, to hang around harbours, boatyard slips and eventually the sailing club where I got offered my first chance to crew for a Sunday afternoon race, which was the door to a lifetime of sailing. It got handed down to my younger step-brother and he in turn handed it down to his kids. If I remember rightly I taped the scarfs too, having had one issue a slightly ominous gentle cracking noise when I was stitching it all together. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Still loving the super-chilled pace of your vids, your narration and the tunes that weave throughout to gentle it all along. Take care and stay well, both of you. Cheers, R. 😎👍🍻

[@garyscullion8832]

Hi Garrett and Ruth , I should have commented earlier. I did the same type of build once but insted of punching holes , I used carbon paper under the plans and traced the plans lines , super easy . Cheers Gary

[@louisbabyCT]

Many years ago my dad taught me to build model RC planes from Balsa wood. Tracing the plans was the same process, however after the holes were made, we used a sock with blue chalk powder in over the plans which revealed the holes once the plans were lifted up. Great job guus

[@chuckklemme6988]

Don’t undersell your contribution, Ruth. He appreciates your efforts more than he’ll be able to express, believe me. My wife and I do projects together in much the same way and the absence of participation of either of us usually affects the success of the project.

[@waughthogwaugh3078]

Yep. This is when 1+1=3!

[@Panzax1]

Nothing too strong ever broke. That boat is a crazy amount of work though. With or without a little extra.

[@peter_kelly]

Maybe get one of those 10x10 canopy tents for the back yard. $60 or so from Harbor Freight.

[@davidnichols147]

Gary, looks like she taking shape. Nice job!

[@mbchief80]

You need to get yourself a pounce wheel to transfer those plans onto your plywood

[@obg6467]

You guys need a pinwheel tool much easier marking those lines 😊

[@flyboy61b]

LUNARM 2 PCS Tracing Wheel - Professional Stitch Marking Spacer, 4mm and 2mm Leather Needle Point Tracing Wheel with Wooden Handle for Arts and Leather Crafts

[@fredvanleeuwen9996]

@@flyboy61b Indeed, I already suggested that last time when they were doing a similar job. I guess because of the time lag between them doing the work and us seeing the video they have not been able to try the suggestion.

[@Ghost_Recon_Actual]

Thanks for inviting us in to watch.

[@jellybean7253]

It's wild to watch you and Delos back to back. As they say, "whatever floats your boat." Enjoying it a lot.

[@jhaedtler]

The build reminds me of SV Seeker steel haul build! You kids are doing a great job! Thanks for the videos!

[@richardnelson317]

SV Seeker is an Origami hull design I've watched both builds from the start.

[@TheBeaker59]

I was recommended a few years back when I built my first Stitch and Tape to smooth down to the line square then cut a 45 aris for half the thickness of the ply on the inside edge, when cutting out. For some reason it means the panels catch of that inside edge and move smoothly across each other as they are pulled in tight. Which is the other tip don't get too fussy on tightness and smoothness until the final panel is in and then worry about shape and gaps. By the way there will be gaps and imperfections get the shape right and epoxy fillet material takes care of the rest. I still have that first dinghy and use it as my tender. I have built a few since for other people.

[@dougcampbell4988]

Enjoy all the love, your living the dream. Full steam!!

[@pagegreer5081]

As kids do ever think your Dad thought his pool table would be used as lofting table😅😮

[@juliancrooks3031]

You got me hooked, I'm looking forward to the finished product and how well it sails

[@rohrertech8882]

@ 8:00 the long way sometimes leads to a greater understanding, I have greatly enjoyed the building process of the kayaks i've built. Hope you're enjoying it too!

[@SamRalls-ti1be]

Fun to watch....as always.

[@RonOhio]

It's good to see you guys getting fed up a little, I think that heat was a little hard on you both.

[@hasbenhome]

Love watching two masters at work, your skills compliment each other very well. Also look forward to watching your videos each week.

[@chriskamlowsky7336]

Being a former boat owner, sailing the San Francisco Bay area, I love these videos. Interesting build project. But I also love the veggie planters along the fence! Talk about those too, ok? Yes, I KNOW those aren't part of your boat build; but still very interesting. I'm inspired to do something similar in my back yard next year.

[@SaltandTar]

Haha thanks for writing! We've talked about it in previous episodes of the build. Garrett's little side project ;) R

[@garyjohnston1817]

Leather workers use a tool, small wheel with sharp pointed diameter that they use to mark leather as a guide for punching holes for lacing, would probably take hours of the time it takes with a hammer and sharp tool. Bit late now I suppose.

[@arthurjacobs9330]

We know Garrett, when building, you are persnickety... Love you guys!

[@patrickjames9165]

BROTHER GARRET, FROM ONE OCD BOAT BUILDER TO ANOTHER... PLEASE GLASS THE WHOLE DAMN DINGHY! BOTH YOU & I WILL SLEEP BETTER! BESIDES, YOU WILL JUST END UP DOING IT ON A HOT BEACH IN MEXICO LATER & YOU KNOW IT!...AND YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO! I AM BUILDING A 20' GALVESTON GARVEY DOREY FLAT BOTTOMED RIVER BOAT IN MY GARAGE IN MONTANA(WOOD & GLASS, A JEFF SPIRA DESIGN)...WISH YOU WERE HERE. HUG SWAB FOR ME.... I MISS SEEING HIM...DOGS ARE A GIFT FROM GOD! GOD BLESS!

[@nicclark9791]

I would guess the kit is laser cut which does make a nice edge, but I get ya on cutting it. That little boat is going to bring so much happiness compared to any rubber boat.

[@AngusJohnson-ei1kk]

Oh the fun of stiching ..... done this more times than I care to count but it's so worth in the end .

[@asakurad]

Interesting to see the process. Heard about these boats, but this is the first one I've watched being built. Love the California backyard vibe, too.

[@deemstyle]

Wow- this is a really interesting construction technique! I'm enjoying the ride!! Thanks for bringing us along

[@beta14ok]

Yup,....Red is Right!

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy episode.

[@president2]

Love it so much keep it up as always 💘

[@TheOldGuy]

Nice work! I took the easy way with the full kit (Passagemaker), but can understand your reasoning. I added more fiberglass than what was called for, in particular on the skeg / bottom of the boat. When you get around to the transom pickup some 1/4" or 3/8" aluminum sheet from Home Depot and add it both inside and outside for the motor mount. I just used 4200 to attach it, figuring it would probably be sacrificial. Now that you decided to paint the boat, don't worry to much how the fillets on the seams look. Once you paint over the seams it hides most of the imperfections.

[@danielkearney8238]

Thank you for another fantastic video!!!

[@Vendelcrow1948]

Hi there u 2 !! As a dinghy will be sort of manhandled,put fenders along the gunnels,permanently,so no handling of loose fenders,since you might have lots of actions when arriving to the mother ship. Also alu band under the dinghy,taking the friction when landing. Good luck!! mikke in sweden..;-D

[@danielmclellan7762]

A poet and a craftsman, love it! Thanks for sharing and cheers!

[@Mechman0925]

Looking good Garrett! One of the things Im not crazy about is the plans having you double up the sheets on the planking pattern when cuttng out. This puts a potential weak point having all the seams inline ( starbord to port) with each other. Id have swapped the seams end for end prior to cutting, but thats just me.... excited to follow along! Ive never built a boat but have done hundreds of hours of pattern work. I had the luxury of a plotter and would print out my patterns, spray glue them to sheet goods, then make wood patterns to rout from, this allowed me to replicate an infinite number of times, one step further would be a CNC but who can afford that! Maybe this will inspire me to finally build the Catamaran ive got plans for.

[@Billestlà]

Maybe switch things up a little from this build and give us a tour of the town and it's highlights?

[@stevenplancich6449]

Build it as Pretty as possible 🤪

[@kevinhall2266]

Such a cool build

[@JagLite]

Zip-Ties are much faster than twisted wire.

[@luckyschierl7805]

Have you heard of a “pounce wheel “ which uses a wheel with spurs on the outside of the wheel (think cowboy spurs) ,run over the paper pattern and the us powered chalk in a cloth bag and tap the bag on the paper pattern

[@Sheogorath555]

Thank you for another great video

[@raulpendas]

I can understand that you want no problem, so put the fiberglass. I would, too.😁😁

[@ElleKendra]

Super cool!

[@rickturner7877]

Welcome Back

[@californiakayaker]

I'm seriously considering building one. Purchasing a sailing dingy would be very expensive.

[@noelplouffe6245]

Thank you

[@billbaxter2914]

I would have bought an extra sheet of plywood to cover the pool table..

[@kevintheilen9643]

Others mentioned the pinwheel/chalk method, which is good, though a little messy. You could also have used an automatic center punch. I'm sure Dad would appreciate that being left behind. The pinwheel (and the colored chalk dust inevitably on his pool table), maybe not as much.

[@ukulelefatman]

Cut out templates. Spray glue to plywood. Cut plywood. Remove templates with lacquer thinner or mineral spirits.

[@alanwelch6594]

I think Garrett is trying to save the pattern in case he, or someone else, wants to build it again.

[@johnpagoto1054]

gettin there

[@christophergear7247]

Haven’t seen anything of swab .? How’s he doing and are you going to see him.? Love the dinghy. Chris from Western Australia.

[@CAPTJohn47]

I went with the kit to avoid having to source the plywood locally.

[@joelbrown4110]

I know its to late, but for anybody else, a spring loaded push-down type center punch may have been a lot easier and quicker.

[@garyrobertson3645]

👍👍👍

[@loxbex]

Your little sailing dingy will be great. You should name it BILLY. I mean how many boats can say their keel was layed on a Billard Table - by coincidence, due to climate reason. 👍🏻😎 15:11

[@SaltandTar]

🤣

[@comicwings8240]

Was thinking to solve your theft threat issues I think you have it in you to install an inboard 4 stroke motor for the tenderly. Or find a crashed small jetski.

[@robertgold2643]

😎

[@danielspoole1070]

A Suggestion....Try placing a 2" to a 3 inch thick sheet of Styrofoam on your cutting table which allows cutting the plywood on a solid under lay, You can use it for all the cutting, just don't flip it over.

[@rich40701]

To late now but you can buy large sheets of carbon paper made for woodworking. Using a scribe you could have transferred the lines quickly to the wood and saved your templates for future use.

[@MICHAELMEREDITHSR]

SAGA-Old Norse for "narrative." NARRATIVE-An explanation or interpretation of events in accordance with a particular theory, ideology,or point of view:Ruth writes a 🌹beautiful🌹 narrative, describing her & Garrett's happenings at 🌊Sea🌊! 🙏🦉

[@oikkuoek]

If there was a way to be found to tie up a fishing line/similar polymer based fine thread, that would be the best stitch. Those copper ones tend to oxidize and break free from the glue, if leaved in place. Or, zip ties. Leave the knot inside. I would definitely spend a year trying to find a zip tie that doesn't melt in epoxy.

[@OleNavy]

No thumbs up on any of my channels, including this one. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@joesprague1464]

Kind of cumbersome at this stage of the build,it will get easier once the hull gains some rigidity when the frames go in.Good job so far.Can you hide an air tag in the hull somewhere?

[@whitneylake2107]

Is the boatyard where you built Rediviva open to other DIY projects ? Your tender is going to be neat !

[@jimhebert3402]

boat building AMSR

[@TysonZeke]

What do the glass bottles hanging in the rafters hold? Nauty spirits?

[@Tammy-un3ql]

👌👌😉😉

[@narr0wm1nd49]

It would be really interesting if you could break down your costs for vs the kit. Exclude everything like tools. Just the cost of sourcing he materials vs getting the materials from a kit. I have seen wildly different comments from , 'you cant get it much cheaper than the kit' to you can save a ton sourcing materials yourself. For people into boat building the CLC kits vs plans come up alot.

[@BryanHolmes-j4r]

Probably too late but a spring loaded centre punch metal workers use would be a lot less painful😢

[@AussieRick101]

Hi I'm not a boat builder but wouldn't gluing templates to sheets would be quicker and easier to cut out or is their a downside to that! just curious! cheers

[@GreybeardMO]

My thoughts too... Why wouldn't you cut out the paper template and draw a line?

[@AussieRick101]

@@GreybeardMO Yeah mate! their must be a reason for the way they are doing it hopefully they might get back with a answer! 🦘🇦🇺👍

[@clydebaker1857]

Bending over taping all those holes would be tedious and my back would be absolutely toast.

[@skizzarz]

what if you double finish it bright so it has an extra layer of protection to weather and scuff before sanding and refinishing? If you do paint it you'll have to make increasingly smaller red sailboats to continue the matryoshka doll theme eh?

[@fredvanleeuwen9996]

Hooray for AI! how to copy gently curved lines from the lofting drawing Sent by Copilot: Copying gently curved lines from a lofting drawing involves a few key steps to ensure accuracy and smoothness. Here’s a general guide: Prepare Your Tools: You’ll need a flexible batten (a long, thin strip of wood or plastic), weights or nails to hold the batten in place, a pencil, and a large sheet of paper or plywood. Set Up the Drawing Surface: Lay out your paper or plywood on a flat surface. Ensure it’s large enough to accommodate the full-size drawing of the curved lines. Mark Reference Points: Using the lofting drawing, mark the key reference points on your drawing surface. These points are usually derived from a table of offsets, which provides precise measurements for the curves1. Position the Batten: Place the batten so that it passes through the marked reference points. The batten should be flexible enough to bend smoothly without kinking. Secure the Batten: Use weights or nails to hold the batten in place at the reference points. Ensure it forms a smooth, fair curve. Trace the Curve: Once the batten is secured, trace along its edge with a pencil to copy the curved line onto your drawing surface2. Check for Fairness: After tracing, remove the batten and check the curve for fairness. It should be smooth and continuous without any abrupt changes in direction. Adjust if Necessary: If the curve isn’t fair, adjust the position of the batten and trace again until you achieve a smooth line. This method ensures that the curves you copy are accurate and fair, which is crucial for the construction process

[@dudleycornman1624]

Can you not use pattern tracing paper and a tracing wheel instead of all the pin holes?

[@pierregodin1668]

you two are beautiful

[@jimdavis8188]

Do you think a leather stitching wheel would work making the holes?

[@buddybirddog8177]

I am surprised they did not recommend using wire ties.

[@adrianbooth9097]

You maybe could have used a Leather Gear Teeth Scribing Wheel?

[@rickdoner5181]

Is that a Connelly pool table?

[@ianwilson8410]

Is there a reason why you aren’t using a tracing wheel to transfer the line work to the wood.

[@chapter4travels]

Why oh why didn't we get the pre-cut kit?

[@JeanClaudeNoel]

This following video shows the Tenderly Dinghy in action. It tows well, it rows well (2 positions), sails well with a balanced lug sail and is stable. It would only require a small four cycle 2hp. It is really cute. A nice addition to Rediviva. Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXK4XoiFfNZ0q6s. 😎

[@bobblossom2713]

that poor pool table felt

[@TheRealJonahWicky]

It pains me to see that pool table being used as a workbench.

[@stephenprouty8728]

... hey guys ... the like thumbs up is not appearing on my screen ... it's happening on all my subscriptions for whatever reason ... just wanted to let you know, I "Like" this whether or not it shows ...

[@jeffreynerdin3522]

If they’re going to print the templates on huge pieces of paper, why don’t they just arrange them so you have one big sheet for each panel? Seems like they could have made this much easier.

[@gsail6600]

This probably comes way to late but you should have got your self a pin wheel patern marking tool for for all those punch mark jobs.🤷‍♂️

[@dale3696]

Ruth, you are such a babe, with a great booty!!.... I hope Garret knows how lucky he is.. Keep up the great work both of you!! Cheers

[@GG-oi4qs]

Why not cable ties

[@stevelansdowne]

Will she have a name? Reddette?

[@johnwulf1035]

Brian Why not just glue down the pattern and cut paper and All

[@davidbryson4692]

I've watched your journey from day one and I can tell you you.Have done a great deal of work to make your dream come true.. PSI love seeing you in your bikinis. But that's skirt looks very nice on you As well. Hope that didn't sound too Creepy

[@Hugo_Overthere]

What ever happened to carbon paper?

[@angelsongguitars9402]

Opportunity missed. Overkill a metal band from the 90s.

[@buckbuck9225]

"Repetitive mindless tasks are perfect for me" origin "foolish or senseless..

[@scorsagain]

You got any paint I can watch dry . .. . . . . . Yawn