TIPS Season 3 - Episode 6: Installing the knees

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Tips from a Shipwright

Tips from a Shipwright

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@peepawhebert6479
@peepawhebert6479 4 жыл бұрын
WHAT!!?? You used your...shudder...HAND to spread the lacquer thinner!!?? Oh the horror. You need gloves!! What if you get a splinter!!?? Oh, I feel faint! Just kidding. Another great episode. Your love and appreciation for the materials and the craft is always inspirational.
@mikejustice1196
@mikejustice1196 10 ай бұрын
That’s nothing, you should see him use a skill-saw in the most dangerous awkward position you can imagine at face level.
@tdmmcl1532
@tdmmcl1532 4 жыл бұрын
scraper......the original ancient and ideal means to shape wood (and stone...and leather...and bone....clothe!!!)....this is why I love watching a master craftsman who knows his tools. Very inspiring stuff! I just made a new walnut table top for an old sewing machine work station. One single large slab. should I use a table planer and sandpaper? nope....used a simple 6 inch scrapped modified with a large flat knife blade set at 85 degrees. Used the same technique....oblique to the grain, and drawn only. last few passes...very very lightly......amazing flat no fuzz result. now about to make my own shellac .... just think how it was done before electricity...?
@TrapShooter68
@TrapShooter68 4 жыл бұрын
It's so good to see you back in the boatshed. Thanks for making these videos. Your craftsmanship is appreciated.
@pakde8002
@pakde8002 4 жыл бұрын
National treasure
@raytheron
@raytheron 4 жыл бұрын
Those knees are spectacular! Anyone who dares to put a drop of paint on them should be keelhauled, then hung from the main yard till dry as ship's tack. Love your enthusiasm and passion, Lou.
@mrmiscast
@mrmiscast 4 жыл бұрын
DIY woodworkers everywhere (like myself) shook their heads in simple amazement when Lou dropped in the first cut, and it predictably fit perfectly. It's become not only accepted but almost expected that you learn more from Lou in 15 to 20 mins than you may already know. I was really hoping to have won the lottery recently. I'd commission a 30' V-drive runabout from Lou if he'd build one. These boats we've been fortunate enough to watch him build would, with the bare minimum of care last several decades.
@santobrocato8012
@santobrocato8012 4 жыл бұрын
Lou, I was lucky enough , in my youth, to work in small shipyards with 2 incredible marine carpenters. One was very talented in the practical aspects of boatbuilding although, he lacked a formal education, his work was beautiful. He had various string lines, used in his measurements in lieu of rulers or tapes. He built Lafitte Skiffs with lines that were beautiful. The other was an older gentleman, who had been to carpenter school for 7 years in the 1930's, he knew things that engineers don't know today. In the 5 years I worked with these men, I learned much. But now at 68, I have time to reflect on that learning and viewing your videos makes it so much more enjoyable.
@rhysmeyrick615
@rhysmeyrick615 3 жыл бұрын
The guy will fire up more people into making just by his sheer enthusiasm above his knowledge absolute.
@easygoing2479
@easygoing2479 4 жыл бұрын
When I want to watch an artisan at work, I turn to Lou on KZbin. These videos are well worth the price of admission, even more.
@Malfeasance455
@Malfeasance455 4 жыл бұрын
New drinking game. A gulp of your beverage of choice every time Louis says "medullary rays"
@sp10sn
@sp10sn 4 жыл бұрын
A 'gulp'? Have you ever actually played a drinking game outside of the comment section?
@andrewurbanowski1666
@andrewurbanowski1666 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lou you give me motivation to build a planked skiff ! I remember helping my Pop refurbish a 14’ rowboat back when I was a kid it was cypress constructed ! Now its time to bring my granddaughter into family fun time!
@Kiwigd
@Kiwigd 4 жыл бұрын
.. I love when Lou says “anyone that would paint that over that would have to be a little bit ‘off’..” I totally agree. I’ve just put a small breasthook into a dory that my grandfather built thirty years ago. I live in New Zealand and used a fork of a native species that we have here called Totara. I used a piece I trimmed out of a tree nearly ten years ago. As it happens, my grandfather’s ashes are sprinkled under a Totara tree in a memorial garden, (we’re not much for gravestones..). So I’m hoping no one will ever paint that piece of timber either as I appreciate the grain too.
@pakde8002
@pakde8002 4 жыл бұрын
Hello from Bali. My dad's ashes were used for fertilizer under a weeping almond we planted in mom's garden back in America. I think that's a much better grave marker too. Some day I'll be cremated according to Balinese traditional rituals and hopefully they'll take my ashes out in my boat. With corona running around and my age I should probably get busy on the boat LoL. Cheers
@Z-Bart
@Z-Bart 4 жыл бұрын
"Anybody that would paint over that would have to be off a little bit" 🤣 You sounded just like my dad Lou. Thanks.
@AquaMarine1000
@AquaMarine1000 4 жыл бұрын
Not just nice, but beautiful, the wood, the workmanship and the video, great. Lou has the nicest manner of anybody on KZbin. Cheers
@christophersudlow4202
@christophersudlow4202 4 жыл бұрын
He does. He's got so much experience and knowledge, and yet is completely down to earth.
@garyspodnick8770
@garyspodnick8770 4 жыл бұрын
Gotta love it. I actually like the knot in the port side knee. One thing you can do prior to finishing (NOT PAINTING!!!!) the knees would be to fill the defect in the knot with epoxy. This will create a smooth surface and prevent water from accumulating in the depression/crevice of the knot; however, I am absolutely sure that Lou will do this when the time comes. Keep up the great work Lou, my summer is now complete since you are back making videos.
@mikesides617
@mikesides617 4 жыл бұрын
Lou talking about the knees is an artist in love with his medium and it’s like listening to a favorite album or a passionate sermon. Thank you so much for sharing. Makes me want to build something.
@keithpither2541
@keithpither2541 4 жыл бұрын
This man is absolutely the bee's knees.i could watch and work with him for a long time. Beautiful craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.
@richardanderson4916
@richardanderson4916 3 жыл бұрын
My Gosh the amount of information I could learn from this man! And with his personality I would enjoy every minute of it!
@gems34
@gems34 4 жыл бұрын
I love how knowledgeable and enthusiastic you are about working with timber, thank you for sharing lovely series
@PerkBuilders
@PerkBuilders 4 жыл бұрын
Gotta love that old school ‘lacquer spreader’ you’re using 😉
@brian.7966
@brian.7966 4 жыл бұрын
don't you just love him? great stuff this is, well done Lou
@shaneglading405
@shaneglading405 4 жыл бұрын
Lou always has something to teach and you can never know just what it's going to be. What a gem and thank the universe we have youtube so we can get to know guys like him.
@bulletproofpepper2
@bulletproofpepper2 4 жыл бұрын
I have worked with metal for years but because of your channel i have started dappled with wood. The first thing I’ve learned was how to sharpen a chisel scary sharp. Thanks for sharing.
@stevenboyd593
@stevenboyd593 4 жыл бұрын
Gazing at the rays and the tiger striping, it doesn't get any better...the love and appreciation of the craftsman is pure joy to be around and experience ...a legacy, I value and hope to make true for my children, like my dad did for me...Happy Fathers day!
@floridasaltlife
@floridasaltlife 4 жыл бұрын
I feel like im on cloud nine when I see the episode show up and then I am watching and when it ends I am like aww man don't end yet. I absolutely love this original version skiff design and am absolutely delighted to get to see him finishing this one off before the new v bottom starts. I want to build one of these so bad. I am strongly considering a lumberyard version and would love it if Lou would guide us though one of those...
@wllms984
@wllms984 4 жыл бұрын
Lou, it’s amazing how you spotted the beauty of this piece out there on the ground before you ever cut into it! Mad teaching skills too! I love your videos!
@jz9985
@jz9985 4 жыл бұрын
The honesty of your work with timber is a joy to watch. Thank you Lou.
@Hppyzmbie
@Hppyzmbie 4 жыл бұрын
Always nice to see another person that appreciates the beauty in a perfectly placed wood knot.
@Siskiyous6
@Siskiyous6 4 жыл бұрын
That is a nice piece, and your demonstration of fitting it is outstanding.
@daviddickmeyer5231
@daviddickmeyer5231 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lou for showing us this beautiful wood. And the idea of the spring braces id great!
@kencarp57
@kencarp57 4 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe I’m saying this to another man, but your knees are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, Lou! 😂 I’m an a vocational woodworker, and although my favorite wood is cherry, I’ve always loved the dramatic look of white oak with its beautiful medullary rays. You’ve done a spectacular job selecting, cutting, and fitting those two bookmatched knees! They are absolutely worth all the true craftsman effort you put into them (easy for ME to say 🙄)!
@konaok1
@konaok1 4 жыл бұрын
"Bee's Knees" simply gorgeous.
@leifvejby8023
@leifvejby8023 4 жыл бұрын
Really like those knees! Just like we used to do 1000 - 1500 years ago
@manuelalvarez7551
@manuelalvarez7551 4 жыл бұрын
What craftsmanship! I hope you have apprentices. Thanks for sharing your skills and talent.
@pakde8002
@pakde8002 4 жыл бұрын
I'd say he's got around 150k apprentices. I've sure learned a lot.
@jamespatterson1433
@jamespatterson1433 4 жыл бұрын
Watching you build these boats has taught me a great life lesson. I wouldn't be able to do the simplest boat because of the anxiety to finish. If the project didn't finish right away I would get discouraged. Enjoying the process is such a key thing to learn and understand. Doing the right thing, doing it the right way, and not being concern about when its going to be finished, is a great life lesson. Great to build a small project with a young person. Start very small and work your way up. I'm considering renting some space and build a simple boat and building it well and enjoying later. A gift to myself. Thank you
@myopicthunder
@myopicthunder 4 жыл бұрын
Thats a thing of beauty reminds me of our mahogany finished speed boat my dad built when I was young.
@mattevans-koch9353
@mattevans-koch9353 4 жыл бұрын
With knees like those this skiff is going to be a water born piece of fine furniture. The grain in them is definitely spectacular. Thanks Lou for sharing another great video and demonstrating the fitting technique. Take care, stay well and keep having fun.
@moristar
@moristar 4 жыл бұрын
I think it's a first time I see Louis using a hand plane. Really happy to see this kind of work from him :)
@Fishdogfish
@Fishdogfish 4 жыл бұрын
hope that skiff is going to someone who will really love it and use it! really a very nice boat
@cyclesingsleep
@cyclesingsleep 4 жыл бұрын
One time, I installed a piece of pine with one, gorgeous knot directly against pure, clear pine around a window. I couldn't help it...the ordered with the course just worked! The customer was a bit shocked. Thankfully, they came around after a few days : ) Thanks, Lou!!! : )
@thomasarussellsr
@thomasarussellsr 4 жыл бұрын
Much to pretty wood to sit on a shelf or bench waiting for a boat when you have one being finished befor the v-bottomed skiff begins. Thanks for letting us enjoy these quarter knees for father's dat, Lou. They're much appreciated.
@hidingfromu5293
@hidingfromu5293 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. It’s a pleasure to see your work. That’s an absolutely gorgeous piece of wood. Especially those long medullary rays. And those compression curves, thanks for pointing those out. I never knew what they were or what caused them. Beautiful beautiful craftsmanship. Gorgeous lumber. Wonderfully shot and explained vide.
@JenkinsBoatWorks
@JenkinsBoatWorks 4 жыл бұрын
great episode Lou! I love when you say, "anybody would paint over that would be a bit off" ha! so true. beautiful work!
@Shineysideup1
@Shineysideup1 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful grain. I love the appreciation for the small details. It's rare. Very nice.
@seandenny2412
@seandenny2412 3 жыл бұрын
Every time I see an old oak tree I think of how cool would be for you to have those Y’s and funny shapes but I’m on the other side of the country in Northern California lot of Valley Oaks out here and I hate seeing them go to firewood, they would make some beautiful boats
@rickfazzini6440
@rickfazzini6440 4 жыл бұрын
You the man Lou!!! So glad you chose to use them on this skiff so we didnt have to wait to see them installed.
@scottmcintosh2988
@scottmcintosh2988 3 жыл бұрын
I had 4 gggggrandfarthers that made Cape Island boats in Nova Scotia they would use stumps and roots in boat building great job Lewis !!!
@forzacruza209
@forzacruza209 4 жыл бұрын
I just love listening to the enthusiasm you have for the wood. I am only an amateur woodworker and I love working with a nice piece of wood and thinking how to use it best to show it off in what I make.
@Hawk7886
@Hawk7886 4 жыл бұрын
Aw hell yes. So glad to see another episode!
@AlbosNoggins
@AlbosNoggins 4 жыл бұрын
Those are some mighty fine knees! Lou, you should definitely wear shorts more often :-D Another awesome video, thanks for sharing
@duanemiller5606
@duanemiller5606 4 жыл бұрын
🤣
@pakde8002
@pakde8002 4 жыл бұрын
LMAO
@dryflyman7121
@dryflyman7121 4 жыл бұрын
Great video and superb skill Lou, best wishes from Derbyshire, England. Love the grain on those knees. We will certainly rot before they do !! A good friend of mine makes clinker larch keel boats in Co. Mayo, Ireland, for fishing on the two big lakes there. Thanks again.
@richardwolske2015
@richardwolske2015 4 жыл бұрын
You are a wonderful wood worker ! I enjoyed this video to the max 👍
@shaneroper477
@shaneroper477 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work! Wide spectrum of knowledge in that brain.
@robw2379
@robw2379 4 жыл бұрын
Nice work Lou, and it's great that those knees will be visible for all to see. One note for you and all your viewers: Lacquer thinner is a witches brew of hazardous chemicals which are fairly toxic, and are well absorbed through your skin. Xylene and toluene are chief on this list. Take care of yourself man, we want you making videos for years to come.
@lloydholt6511
@lloydholt6511 4 жыл бұрын
I agree. It’s a beautiful piece of wood. Some wood just needs to be seen.
@martinbyrne6643
@martinbyrne6643 4 жыл бұрын
Loved the way u showed and explained the rays and compression rings ‘ being wondering about how to see it in wood for a while
@tompedersen6564
@tompedersen6564 4 жыл бұрын
Pure magic. Blissfully beautiful. Mother Nature's art, rendered by a terrific artisan, with enthusiasm. Great stuff.
@jporterfield
@jporterfield 4 жыл бұрын
I've been here since day 1, boat 1 (actually before that) but this actually blows my mind. The craftsmanship exhibited here would take way, WAY more than 10,000 hours to gather and execute. Bless you Lou. Thank you for sharing.
@johncollins5021
@johncollins5021 4 жыл бұрын
You should be proud of them they are beautiful. I like the thought that went into making them.
@georgelewis8904
@georgelewis8904 4 жыл бұрын
Nice job like to see that grain run full length of the knee. Make for very strong joints, thanks for the tips.
@richardbohlingsr3490
@richardbohlingsr3490 4 жыл бұрын
Now folks see why all that chain sawing was worth the effort. They look great and really strong.
@riverflyswatter
@riverflyswatter 4 жыл бұрын
Man you are good ! Im a 58 yr old house carpenter. Going on 40 years now
@ateliedemaquetes.aereoenav4894
@ateliedemaquetes.aereoenav4894 3 жыл бұрын
congratulations, you are a Master in shipbuilding. I love watching your videos. I'm a naval modeler.
@calebgross8891
@calebgross8891 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome work as usual Lou👍 And the sharpest plane east o' the Mississippi. See ya soon
@adandylife329
@adandylife329 4 жыл бұрын
My favorite YT channel
@chasinghorizon
@chasinghorizon 4 жыл бұрын
Spectacular work. Beautifully selected wood.
@boathousejoed9005
@boathousejoed9005 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Happy Father's Day !
@michaeltuckerman6983
@michaeltuckerman6983 4 жыл бұрын
Your trunk branch looks absolutely amazing
@smithsmarine4885
@smithsmarine4885 2 жыл бұрын
I thought of another way of doing this if you scribed the line on the top of the knee then with the same setting on your divider's scribed a line underneath the angle would be worked out for you although this doesn't help you set your band saw. I love the way you work and use your ideas all the time your an inspiration to me and kept me going all through lockdown when I couldn't get to my boatbuilding shed
@jamesalanstephensmith7930
@jamesalanstephensmith7930 4 жыл бұрын
Beauty! White Oak?
@gregbrodie-tyrrell3473
@gregbrodie-tyrrell3473 4 жыл бұрын
Lou, I have built a few kitchen counter tops with a hardwood we have over here which is a little like oak, although it ain't that. It is known as "Stringybark", "Messmate, and "Australian oak". As a counter top, strength isn't an issue, but in this application small defects like this one should not be a problem either. We often find knot holes and sap grooves and flaws in the timber, and the way I (and no doubt other blokes too) deal with that is to use what I believe you chaps refer to as "Bondo"; the clay and epoxy based filler that auto body workers use to fill defects in car panels. I mix it with the black pigment used to colour mortar or tile grout, and you would find that at Lowe's or Harbor Freight or wherever. Anyway, if you use a lot of pigment the bondo comes out very black. Wipe it into the defects (knot holes, checks, what-all), and sand it back. It will go grey, but when you apply your gloss varnish it comes out a lovely glossy black, and goes well with the slightly yellowish timber. If you don't like black, use some other colour. Red or brown goes well with many woods, and if you feel artistic, blend some pigments together. But straight *black* works very well, in my opinion.
@scottmcfarland1177
@scottmcfarland1177 4 жыл бұрын
Those knees are totally awesome! I agree to paint over that you would have to be a lot off! Awesome work! makes me want to build a boat again! Mother nature's best work!
@michaelhawkins1173
@michaelhawkins1173 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work. The Care and precision taken to create. Just great Louis thank you.
@hurricanepete3615
@hurricanepete3615 3 жыл бұрын
My hat's off to you my friend. Beautiful work!
@brianwhitehouse8380
@brianwhitehouse8380 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Thanks for brightening my day Lou!
@davec3689
@davec3689 4 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday Louis!
@jimurrata6785
@jimurrata6785 4 жыл бұрын
Used to use tension spring braces to string walls after they were tipped up, all the time. Usually just straight braces (or even strongbacks) if we needed to push them out. Beautiful wood, and beautiful work Lou! 👑 I'm beginning to really dig your backdrop banner.
@TermiteUSA
@TermiteUSA 4 жыл бұрын
Lou, beautiful work. I think other people are asking but what do you do with the split in the underside of that port side knot? We just love your insight man,!
@Bamx333
@Bamx333 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video production on these btw! Kudos!!
@stevensrspcplusmc
@stevensrspcplusmc 4 жыл бұрын
I love the grain in white oak.. just beautiful 👍😊
@paulgush
@paulgush 2 жыл бұрын
1:58 What type of scraper is that? Is is a card scraper held at a very shallow angle? Looks like a handy tool, but I haven't seen one like that before...
@scottmcintosh2988
@scottmcintosh2988 4 жыл бұрын
3 of my great grandfathers built cape Island boats they used stumps and roots
@mothball4179
@mothball4179 4 жыл бұрын
love your work lou that grains touching my soul brother love and respect from uk
@thomasjohnson9768
@thomasjohnson9768 4 жыл бұрын
Tiger maple, same as curly maple, tiger oak same as curly oak I guess. Gorgeous wood, great band saws wisdom too.
@ianewers9841
@ianewers9841 4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Lou. For sharing Your skills and knowledge. Long may it last!!!
@Somuchsawdust
@Somuchsawdust 3 жыл бұрын
I would have loved to learn directly from you Lou
@Pushyhog
@Pushyhog 4 жыл бұрын
back in shop. late night goto vids. Yay Lou!
@duanemiller5606
@duanemiller5606 4 жыл бұрын
As for the knot you could either just put an epoxy in so you don’t have to worry about it breaking loose and falling out or if you’d rather you could put dutchman in. From what I’ve seen I’d probably just use the epoxy to make sure it doesn’t work loose. You never really notice it and it still get the interesting grain pattern when finished. Of course if as you say there’s a defect in the other knee in roughly the same spot depending on the shape of your Dutchman you could make it look like a design feature. But the choice is yours of course and like I said I would just go with the epoxy.
@bruceperry6315
@bruceperry6315 4 жыл бұрын
I like the temporary nail idea for support. Yes the grain is beautiful.
@chevyfan82
@chevyfan82 4 жыл бұрын
Nice tip on the key stock for guides.
@4englishlies875
@4englishlies875 4 жыл бұрын
Gosh those knees are beautiful. So glad that you showed this.
@disophisis
@disophisis 4 жыл бұрын
Sup Lou. Good to see a video from you today.
@MrBluoct
@MrBluoct 4 жыл бұрын
Such a talent! So many benefit from the exhibited wizardry Thank you
@wrk2115
@wrk2115 4 жыл бұрын
Your boats are worth every penny. Can't say that very often these days
@kerrygleeson4409
@kerrygleeson4409 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Lou always interesting 👍🇦🇺👀
@JamesBond-xq3tw
@JamesBond-xq3tw 4 жыл бұрын
Romance of wood ?,love it Lou
@tomas5376
@tomas5376 4 жыл бұрын
Those are some beautiful knees!👍✌️😊🙏🏼⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️
@glassgoat9601
@glassgoat9601 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lou, great stuff as usual! I'm in a search for some really unusual stock for the deck of a St Lawrence Skiff. I'm thinking fruit woods.
@davidcollinsjoseph6084
@davidcollinsjoseph6084 4 жыл бұрын
cdrdavidcollins@gmail.com You are really a first class Shipwright I joined the Indian Navy for a five yrs apprenticeship as a Shipwright in 1952 My class having six apps had to build a 14 ft dinghy and a 27 ft whaler That was the best part of my training I liked to carry out under the Royal Navy Shipwright Officers Later I had been trained in warship building and over seen warship construction for the Indian Navy However the best part of my training I liked was wooden boat building And seeing you explaining all about the boat construction is really enjoyable for me Please keep it up
@wither8
@wither8 4 жыл бұрын
Lou oh man don't sell that, it's a work of art that the buyer won't appreciate nearly as much as they should. I almost cried when you lopped some off with that Crescent band saw. Go make 2 or 3 dining furniture set a year, sell them to Newport richies, and spend the rest of your time just playing around with ideas and pursuing creative endeavors. Tip my hat to you
@jamiemartin494
@jamiemartin494 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate now I’m late for work Australia 🇦🇺
@Daveinet
@Daveinet 4 жыл бұрын
SO I'm a little curious, why didn't you just lay the knee on top of the corner and then just scribe from underneath to the inside edge of the transom as well as the side of the boat. Incidentally, you talked about the issues with running it through a planner. I use a drum sander to take out any imperfections in the surface. That leaves it nice and smooth. We also use a drum sander or belt sander to clean up the edges. Just sand to our lines.
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