Scarfing the Long Deck Planks - Episode 224 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

[@mcc19606]

Really great to see some young folk get involved, love the attention to detail by both lads, as a team were so impressive, well done. The younger Steve and Alix. Mike 🇦🇺

[@normp.3657]

I love seeing Aaron there. For years now, he has been watching and learning and helping in whatever way he can always in a manner which is safe. It is obvious that he is entranced by the process and the creation of Arabella. Makes one wonder what he will build as he matures. Great to see Steve's passion passed on to others!

[@Mookd0g1]

100% agree; great to see the next generation. That said, kid should be wearing eye protection...

[@wllms984]

9:28 “the goal is to not do that” keeping up this level of perfection this far into any project is very impressive! Absolutely love this channel!

[@ericyeater7476]

@@Mookd0g1 And tie his long hair back when operating a drill press!

[@briangately8104]

Well said Norm. I agree 100%.

[@mibengal]

Extremely impressed by Aiden and Adam's teamwork and communication. It gives me hope for our future generations. The young man making bungs has great, as my mom used to say, "sticktoitiveness".

[@stevenr8606]

@ mibrngel, can't you see it ? The young lady isn't even wearing safety glass, not to mention a dust mask. NO PPE al all!

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@stevenr8606 That is a male. That is Aaron, "HE" has been around the shop for a long time and His parents are well aware of the practices and measures that go on there. I agree he should have on PPE, but if Steve and Aaron's parents aren't going yo enforce safety practices on the young man, we are wasting our time saying anything about it in the comments section. I've had hair yanked out, even pulled back in a pony tail, so I ended up cutting my hair short. But that was my call.

[@michaelc.3812]

One of the best episodes in months. Focused, serious, productive. Thank you.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks!

[@ChipSpeednut]

Those are some impressive young men. What a gift to be a part of something like this at that age. Well done, fellas.

[@troubledspirit3328]

The future of boat building appears to be in good hands. Well done Team Arabella ❤️🙏 Thank you for your wonderful work and entertainment

[@AcornToArabella]

Ah! And it is, but it’s not our hands holding the future of Boatbuilding-that’s our whole community and the people who support it.

[@CharlieDoubleWhiskey]

What a great group you folks have assembled. Everyone has such a calm, professional demeanor, regardless of age or experience. All having fun, but doing good work.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks, Charlie! That’s a very kind observation.

[@marcryvon]

I could'nt say it better Charlie ! I would add Anne and Ben's awesome videography and editing. Professionnal grade stuff here folks ! 😍

[@CharlieDoubleWhiskey]

@@marcryvon I absolutely include Anne and Ben in my statement.

[@michaelc.3812]

Love this new crew Steven. Serious, focused, determined. No goofy selfies with the dog, but solid work ethic.

[@AcornToArabella]

We love that goofy dog though. We’re prolly gonna fold a bit of that in, too.

[@thomasarussellsr]

I love seeing young people paying attention to the small details and looking to do the best job they can. It is refreshing to see that they care enough for someone else's project to pay close attention to their part of the process. Great job guys. And great job on those bungs, Aaron. It may be repetitive as heck, but that is saving a lot of time for someone else having to do it. You are doing a great service to the build. The team will be needing a whole lot of those bungs to plug the screw and rivot holes in the hull and other parts of the boat. Those are a very important part of the boat staying afloat for a long time, and her longevity. Not to mention her beauty. Without those bungs, she would look like she was all shot up, with holes everywhere. Ha ha ha. Just a thought though, your hair being loose around that drill can be dangerous. Please be careful. It would be wise to pull it back in a ponytail. I had a chunk of hair yanked out by a motor like a drill once, that stuff hurt like he'll, and left a bald spot and took some skin with it. It took almost a year before the hair grew back at all, and a few years to get any length. Your call, Aaron, but your too young for a bald spot, it's not a good look, and the pain sucks.

[@nena4215]

I have to admit, the best part was watching little Earnest sleeping, cuteness overload!

[@AcornToArabella]

😊

[@rudywoodcraft9553]

Loved the footage where three different bunches of people were working away on their projects together...very enjoyable!

[@AcornToArabella]

Cheers! It was enjoyable to experience in real time, too!

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

Glad to see Wes back. Seemed to me that there was a bit of tension last time he was around. Also good to see the local free range hippie kid hard at work. I'll bet he's employed as a shipwright or at least carpenter in the next couple decades. Kids got work ethic.

[@Scott64T]

Your two new apprentices are on their game. The jigs for the deck plank scarfs are very well thought out. It’s also nice that they speak well in front of the camera.

[@markzieg3593]

Starting to look like a boat in there…. Each week is more and more exciting. And a step closer to the big splash. Yay! Those boys scarfing all the deck strakes are doing a fantastic job.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks, Mark! Happy Friday!

[@stevelansdowne]

Great job videotaping these two guys cutting and gluing up the deck planks!

[@joebrown1382]

Amazing what they know at this young age, I like seeing this. Very nice work guys.

[@horatiohornblower868]

A & A are two promising youngsters. They are inventive, show initiative and get the job done. Honor them, Steve!

[@AcornToArabella]

We… just did. And we pay them, which is the most respectful thing we can do. If interns don’t get paid, the only people who will be able to get a beginner’s experience are ones with money already.

[@thebigchuckster]

Thanks for letting them speak to camera and to see them working as a team.

[@DonnaChassie]

Dang! These Guys know what They're doing! You set fine examples. Thank You.

[@marcryvon]

Wow, one of the best ever episode here today ! All dedicated to beautiful young talents, learning and most importantly, *enjoying learning* to work together. 🤗 A much better summer job than flipping hamburgers at the local McD ! **One safety note though : Insist on Aaron to wear a head band to hold his nice long hair **around any spinning tool**. Ask me how I know ! Mine nearly cost me an eye on a small wood tutning lathe decades ago in high school woodworking class ! Not fun.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for watching, Marc!

[@marcryvon]

@@AcornToArabella I'm here every Friday Anne, "The lady with so beautiful eyes" !🤗

[@northlandrider5396]

Easiest thing in the world to get your long hair wrapped round a drill, Aaron. Please wear a hair tie around machinery. 😎

[@upinmyglider]

And some safety glasses, they make them in all sizes.

[@stevekreitler9349]

I saw that, also. He's just the right height to get tangled in that spindle- one moment of looking a little closer at his work, and he could be badly injured. Nobody has fast enough reflexes to stop a power tool accident once it starts. Ask me how I know!

[@mgmcd1]

You all are very lucky to have such a great crew. Awesome work. Interesting to note on the scarf joints; defects may not be seen, but the sea will find them. 🤓

[@timreynolds1195]

Fantastic! The young men have a great future. One calm day at anchorage you'll have a moment and realize the best part of the journey was sharing your time and knowledge to them.

[@donwilliams3626]

Amazing precision is necessary to fit so many sections into one long straight plank. These apprentices will always remember the skills they formed making perfect scarf joints. One day their handiwork will travel from sea to shining sea.

[@glenndrew7917]

Slow, methodical and successful. The future of craftsmanship is assured. Great to see.

[@AcornToArabella]

We’re very sure that the future of craftsmanship is something a great many more people than us have a hand in! We can’t take credit for that by far.

[@MrMichaelcurran]

It is truly enjoyable to watch the young men chosen to work on Arabella. They may never have their own boat but they will never forget the experiences of the Summer of 2022. God Bless All!

[@Phat737]

The scarfing jig, and the assembly line it allowed was incredible. The project management skills that you and your team demonstrate in every episode are incredible. To break down all of these tasks and then organize them overtime is so impressive.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks!

[@PBarrPrince]

Good morning everyone! Thank you for the video. I saw sunshine, butterflies, a sunny day and lots of work going on. I missed the narration and music...not a complaint. It was just eerie being so quiet. BUT, still an excellent video. I love seeing the beautiful joinery, the exact cuts made with huge saws, and the comraderie that exists among you. I imagine myself vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing...whatever would be helpful and keep y'all on task instead of doing housework. Sigh. You don't know how much I love A2A. A2A, Tally Ho and Project Brupeg are near and dear to my heart. One day you'll all be finished building and go your ways and there won't be these awesome videos anymore. I'll wonder about new adventures and exotic places and contrary seas. I worry about your safety and the mother in me says 'be careful out there!' Lol! I have a dream now myself. To build and live in and travel in a camper. Who knows, I might make it up there one day when you're visiting home. That would be the coolest thing I've ever done. Cross your fingers that my dream comes true! Love y'all bunches and bunches! Have a great week and see you next time!!

[@AcornToArabella]

Aw what a lovely thought, Patty! Thanks for it! Hope our paths cross! 🤞🏼

[@mikekoponick5028]

you are living a dream of mine. Keep up the great work!

[@AcornToArabella]

Cheers, Mike!

[@tomwoodrow5494]

It is very cool that you are teaching young men a trade! As if this series was not good enough, you have added that to the mix, we need more of that in our society these days. Treat them well, bust their asses, and make Carpenters/Boatwrights out of them and they will become as wealthy as kings, and provide for their families like no other! Great choice Steve! Great video, as always!

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

Giving credit where credit is due. Excellent episode.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

So many people have left their mark, contributing from their knowledge and unique gifts, and taken away new knowledge and new experiences. This project of yours is a wonderful one, not just building a boat, but connecting and enriching people in so many ways. That's why your videos are so appealing to me.

[@anthonyrondolino8148]

Thanks for turning us on to Bob and his excellent channel.

[@AcornToArabella]

He’s fantastic!

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Aiden I know exactly what you mean about the satisfaction of being able to look back on the day's work and see the progress. That's feeling never goes away and its the best part about working with your hands!

[@reddogleader1968]

Bravo! Leadership. Teamwork. Spirit.

[@charlesmoore456]

Anne, I loved your reference to The Who in your email! I'll be singing that song all day now!

[@AcornToArabella]

😉

[@randolphfriend8260]

❤️ Lovely fresh minds, enthusiastic with bright eyes, experiencing new thoughts, revealing desires for excellence. 😁

[@rednektek69]

love seeing these young men getting to learn this amazing craft.

[@cf6282]

Ohhwww what a lovely puppy!

[@AcornToArabella]

That’s Ernest!

[@kipm1777]

Hearing the interns explain the process is great. I love how different folks solve and explain things differently.

[@jaydubya4727]

Thank you for sharing a few more of the tiny steps along this lengthy journey - inching Arabella towards the sea.

[@32Westsail]

I was an apprentice at 13 repairing string instruments, now retired at 64 after a 40 year career as an architect. I look back with great pride at the skills and patience learned and how being involved in a craft influenced so much of my adult life in a positive way. What a great opportunity these kids have working on this project, will be something you will hold dear for the rest of your life.

[@TrzCharlie]

Love seeing young people learning new skills. Craftsmen or born that way Kudos to all

[@AcornToArabella]

Cheers!

[@philparmenter53]

Greeting from Plymouth in the UK from a retired Shipwright.

[@AcornToArabella]

Cheers and happy Friday, Phil!

[@kevinvey9474]

It's good to see the use of jigs explored and explained. The use of dutchmen to repair I enjoyed, it's becoming a reality with the stock of today. Great to see the young people involved !

[@glennjaggard7065]

Wow Steve wonderful to see a lot of young folks back boat building at one stage there thought it was a dieing art but with a lot of these older boats and of course new boats the shipbuilding seem to have pulled back again which I for one am very please to see so well done to all you shipwrights who have given these young ones a chance to learn something worth while

[@dazzabee5876]

Great to see nice hardworking people knee hi in an amazing project. Beautiful workmanship. Love & respect from Leicester England.

[@AcornToArabella]

Cheers!

[@bvalt1]

So awesome to see those young men learning from you guys, love it!!

[@rick91443]

Really great to get out of the sun today, knowing I'd find you all. Never seen Norther Europe so warm...Works going well, cheers..rr

[@nationalsocialism3504]

It was warmer like 3 years ago... it's just carefully designed propaganda which makes you think otherwise. Side by side comparisons of a German weathergirl with higher temperatures in 2019 "reporting" over just a normal terrain map versus one currently with everything shades of red even though it is cooler on a day to day contrast.

[@rick91443]

@@nationalsocialism3504been living in the country in France since 83. This is the hottest and longest heat ever

[@nationalsocialism3504]

@@rick91443 hottest day in France was in Southern France (really pushing that "Northern Europe" category to the breaking point with that one) in 1983. I saw a side by side comparison meme of July 12th 2019 & July 12th 2022 with even the same German weathergirl... it was insane the level of pysops normies fall for. I forget just how moronic you are until I'm reminded that a woman standing in front of a computer screen colored red is all it takes to write misinformation into your brain when next to a normal terrain map of the same day 3 years previously which had 7-9 hotter Celsius degree difference.

[@jonathan1427]

The National Socialist German Workers' Party have been complaining about the so-called 'Lying Press' for at least 90 years now. It's been hot in Bulgaria too.

[@nationalsocialism3504]

@@jonathan1427 same Bankers, too

[@sicanady]

Sweet! Tell Adam and Aidan that a carpenter of twenty years in Colorado thinks this is the best way to find the passion you love! Even if you don’t work wood for a living, this is one of THE MOST rewarding and fulfilling things you can do with your hands. To paraphrase Aidan, the end of the day is almost stressless with accomplishments! You tell a contractor that you helped build a boat and he will probably hire you on the spot!

[@mathijs58]

Yay! Ernest! He already knows how to out-cute everyone else.

[@AcornToArabella]

♥️🐾♥️

[@georgefrench1907]

The new crew members are pretty good presenters!👍👍

[@petergroves9343]

Respect to Adam & Aiden, it's wonderful to see two young men wanting to be involved & make a valid contribution to the project Great video Anne & Ben Many thanks ⛵⛵

[@duncanhall574]

Nice change in video style showing every part of the process and through the point of view of the young crew too. Top work team A2A! 👏

[@h2energynow]

Awesome, love seeing Steve just step back, vacuum, but just watch the magic happen. Great team.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

What a great group of interns! Smart young adults who are only going to get smarter as they learn more on this project.

[@malkie638]

Great to see all the youngsters involved, glad for them to have such a chance!🙂

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! keep rolling Arabella Team!! looking great! 👍👍👊👊

[@AcornToArabella]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@AcornToArabella 👍👍

[@cliffstevenson5773]

Another corker, Anne. Lovely folks. Documentary-class editing on process. I loved the wide views to tell the story of the team at work.

[@AcornToArabella]

Cheers, Cliff!

[@dennisdownes9319]

Awesome video!! Great seeing the young kids in a smart and rewarding role. Top Secret tip from a Captain; take a look....you are not just grooming shipwrights, but onboard crew!! I hope Arabella has a ton of onboard crew that come and go, and help, and laugh, and sail with you!! DD

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday, Dennis!

[@HaroldKuilman]

Happy Friday! 🎉

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy happy Friday!

[@moonstarer55]

Great seeing the younger team getting stuck in!

[@SethToles]

I attended Hampshire College, just down the street from y'all about 10 years ago now, and was always looking for another woodworking project. If only this project had been going on back then! Then again, I probably wouldn't have graduated with such an immense distraction.

[@AcornToArabella]

Hahaha good point!

[@ryan_mcme]

G'morning, 'bella fam! Happy Friday! ☕

[@mrtank1967]

Nicely done lads. Our future has hope with this desire to learn.

[@kscipkkkk]

Really nice use of the nice use of the interns. Their work will be highly visible and might help move them forward.

[@felipericketts]

The pace picks up with a larger crew. Now it is clear how you will be done! 🙂

[@rodneywroten2994]

great job guys and young ladies

[@AcornToArabella]

Cheers and happy Friday, Rodney!

[@junbarz361]

Wow...These kids are impressive, great future ahead of them.

[@rinaturalhistory]

Great video. It's great to see you work through the issues of using "found" wood instead of just ordering up perfect wood from some far off forest. I really like the step by step explanation of the scarfing...lessons we can emulate or adapt for our own projects.

[@earthwizz]

Felled and milled timber, mostly from the property.

[@rong1924]

Adam is a sharp lad.

[@AcornToArabella]

He is!

[@jeffreycoppensjr4728]

Those two younger gentlemen are a well oiled machine. They didn’t even need to talk to each other by the end.

[@dennislindemann9057]

Thank you. More, please!

[@AcornToArabella]

Of course!

[@mattevans-koch9353]

As I have said before, this crew and the way they work is just amazing. Coordinated, calm, everyone has a job and they go about it quietly and efficiently. The mark of not just a work crew but of a dedicated mini community of like minded individuals with a common goal-make an object of beauty. Thank you all for the excellent video. BTW, what is the name of the cute little puppy? He/she is adorable. Take care everyone, stay well.

[@AcornToArabella]

That’s Ernest!

[@chowardlaw8417]

Been a fantastic lesson in what it takes to build a wooden boat. And of course, expect to follow you after Arabella goes in the water to watch how she does. And what it takes to keep her sailing. What was it somebody defined a boat as? "A hole in the water you try to fill with money" - and if it is a wooden boat, takes double. Knowing what a fella that we knew down on the Gulf Coast long ago who had a big Chris Craft (I think a 50' Commander, but it was long ago and might have heard or remembered wrong) he kept at Kemah and took out in Galveston Bay and sometimes off-shore. Schlumbergeh executive, so i reckon he could afford it, but still tooka lot to keep it running. including the pair of Rolls Royce marine diesels that made it go.

[@peterevosirch7047]

Nice work guys

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks, Peter!

[@Martin52863]

Great to see the young lads getting amongst it. I was a bit concerned when I saw all the danglies hanging off Aidan’s right wrist. That and a power tool don’t make a great combination.

[@rogerstone3068]

That swapping-over of the port and starboard cover boards terrified me. This is because I know they are meant to match, and I know that if I attempted anything like this the two sides of my boat would have been about 2-3 feet different. You hear of banana boats: mine would have been banana-SHAPED. Credit to all of you that yours worked so well.

[@johnm6011]

I wonder if they did compare the two boards - one on top of the other.

[@clarencehopkins7832]

Excellent stuff bro

[@57dent]

Great to see young guys getting involved in the project. (Sorry Steve, you're still a young guy from my viewpoint!). Might want to mention to Aiden that dangly rope bracelets not the best thing to have on when using sharp blades spinning at high speed.

[@jackn4853]

Beat me to it with the dangly string bracelet. also, lots of ear protection but little or no eye protection. Don't want to be a safety nazi but you never know.

[@peterweidl8706]

Howdy Guys-n-Gals.....new video...thanx very much. 🙃

[@ignacioruiz7943]

Excelente oportunidad de trabajo y prácticas, para la siguiente generación de artesanos, genial que en el proyecto =Arabella= intervengan veteranos y noveles.👍🥂⚓⛵🥂👍

[@badcat4707]

Good morning Akiva and Crew 😸😸😺

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday!

[@roberthoepfl4513]

Happy Friday from Adelaide

[@samrodian919]

Nice job on the planking joints lads! One thing I would recommend is that you prepare your clamping pieces ready and set your cramps before you do your gluing up. Then you can glue and cramp each joint tight, before you go onto the next one. I'm not sure how long that adhesive has working time" but if you do it the way I've recommended, then the working time is irrelevant because you will be doing it the fastest way possible before the adhesive starts to set. If you do it the way you did this one, and were using an adhesive that starts to set within say 5 minutes then half of your joints would have gone off before you got to the first clamping operation. But good job, Well done!

[@AcornToArabella]

Thixo doesn’t really kick off that fast, and they do a lot of setup before laying glue.

[@sailingsomeday5975]

I can see a sale coming on door stops in your future 😀…great video keep up the good work!

[@1911wood]

I see the blade guide on your bandsaw has Kansas City cast into the body. I’ve been to the place and bought one of those blade guides. It was a cool place. Stuff piled everywhere with narrow pathways.

[@amess9239]

I liked that saw.

[@samuelfox3997]

Aaron the Machinist!

[@bren-xmotorsports55]

Encouraging to see the young people interested

[@AcornToArabella]

I think we make much of a lack of interest, when the problem might be lack of opportunity.

[@roberson644]

At this point im like aaaaaaah put the planks on!

[@oldwillie313]

Very interesting, making use of short stock to make up for not having long deck planks available.

[@lillywhelan8915]

Hi! I started watching your videos when I was a freshman in college and I just got my degree a couple months ago! I've been busy and haven't been able to keep up with all videos. Any chance you could post a yearly summary like you have in the past? And possibly make a playlist with just the summaries so they are easy to find?

[@AcornToArabella]

Check out episode 200!

[@oldshad65]

I hope Steve ends up loving to sail!

[@AcornToArabella]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ even if he doesn’t, he always says this has been a worthwhile journey. He’s probably going to enjoy it very much, though.

[@cbrusharmy]

Bob is really good

[@AcornToArabella]

So good!

[@1bcordell]

The young man that said he has no desire to build boats just signed away his life to boat building. That is exactly what he will end up doing.

[@AcornToArabella]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ it’s woodworking at this point, but maybe. He’s got a lot of different interests. He rides a bicycle to work… maybe he’ll go on a giant bicycle tour or be a bike mechanic.

[@James02876]

He may go on to do all the things that catch his interest. He strikes me as the type of young person who will grow and learn from every experience. Wonderful to see him embrace opportunity, and to see Steve continuing to provide opportunities and embracing his community.

[@amess9239]

I'm not building boats yet...

[@richardtasker7333]

PLEASE have Aaron wear safety glasses and tie his hair back when he is using the drill press!!! We want him to be able to continue helping you and who knows what he will do as he gets older. But in any case he nees both eyes and a full head of hair!

[@markschuman3615]

Good Morning y'all

[@gavinferguson]

dont worry aden ive met lots of boat yard staff who dont have much to do with the floating world it a interesting job working with wood they like.

[@AcornToArabella]

TRUTH! There are so many boatbuilders who don’t sail!

[@tracyb1577]

Happy Arabella day everyone!

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday as always, Tracy!

[@nicksws6]

Ghostbusters!

[@properfunny]

How many months out are we from seeing the planking being finalized and will we be shown what it will look like from below deck when you do your final mock-up?