Building the 23' V-Bottom Skiff - Episode 10: The Stringers

[@alnov91]

JUST THE FACT THAT THIS BOAT IS BEING MADE WITH SAME SCREWS THAT WERE USED IN MAKING THE AMERICAN EAGLE IN 1963 blows me away..❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kevinlytle6215]

I learned so much I didn't understand about planking issues. Ive read several books about traditional boat building and planking and the two tricks shown in this video made me go DOH! There is the book way and the Lou way!

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

You’re definitely doing it the hard way this time… it’s nice to see when the artists get to create to their design do complete their experiments.

[@bradnutter41]

I think I’m most impressed with Lou screwing straight slotted screw with an electric drill without the bit popping out multiple times! No really I’m impressed with his skills at all things wooden boats!

[@TheShorebird]

Nice, the demonstration of your fence for the progressive bevel of that piece of planking is another example of Lou's amazing woodworking skills. I learn something every time I watch his video's. Lou mentioned the possibility of a console being installed later. That would be nice but there is something about a skiff and a person sitting in the back, hitting the throttle and having the bow rise up as the skiff takes off and then as it picks up speed watching the bow gently ease down as the skiff settles on a plane. It's just something I've always liked about skiffs and how they ride in the water. My Dad and I had a 16' aluminum skiff and after clearing the dock, he'd goose the throttle and off we'd go, that was the best part of the ride for me as a kid.

[@TheMimony]

Dammit Lou, just when I think I know all your tricks you come up with another genius workaround. You're a treasure of knowledge and ingenuity!

[@wesleywillard]

This was one of the most useful techniques I've ever seen. It's the kind of the thing that would add a chapter in any woodworking book. Well done and thank you.

[@Hazmatt4700]

Watching the detail work in this and Tally Ho make me appreciate the simplicity of rough framing houses.

[@boatrat]

[~14:37] Woo. That's a bandsaw trick I never heard of before. Definitely worth the price of entry right there!

[@raytheron]

I've said it before, but it bears repeating: what an absolute joy to watch a master craftsman at work! Thanks, Lou, for yet another amazing video.

[@michaelhill7471]

Lou is a genius of geometry. He never ceases to amaze me. Once in a while I’ll find myself in the shop working on a project and realize I need to look back in vids to see how Lou did what I was attempting to do do. I love it!

[@stretch130MFE]

That twist cut technique was pretty slick. I'll probably never build a boat but have learned a lot of neat tricks watching all your builds. I'd love to have that Flat bottom work skiff though.

[@jimduffy9773]

That progressive twist cut is a poor man's ship saw. What a great tip.

[@RickMeasham]

I love that both Lou's Skiff and the Tally Ho project are creating beautiful boats. One has a full size plan laid out on the workshop floor to measure perfect angles before cutting, and the other works out the angles and measurements based on the actual build, but both are legit and both are amazing.

[@alnov91]

Yes and i been begging leo to go back to making good videos like lou.

[@yabojabo8578]

That fence is genius!!!!! Bravo.

[@junkmail4613]

14:41 "This is a different kind of a fence like I've never seen anybody do before." Definition of "GENIUS," ... "Envisioning an impossible achievement that no one else could even imagine, and then actually making it happen, and then, to an extremely high level of accuracy, using techniques that no one else has ever seen before!" Sir, you are walking in a universe that few have ever imagined, and yet you Sir are living and breathing in it as if it were your everyday happenstance, and it actually is. Thank you for sharing the visions that you see every day with those of us who could never imagine what it might be to live there. REAL GENIUS!!! Now try being humble! (as you always very much are) *** A SMILE TO YOU ***

[@Mtlmshr]

Great idea on the bandsaw! I’m a metal fabricator with 40 years in the trade and I’ve come across situations that I’ve had to cut parts out of metal and it never dawned on me to use a fence like that! Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks heck this old dog just learned something that he will definitely use in the future. Thanks for the tip!

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

That yellow pine is really nice. I can almost smell that pine while you you were ripping it down. The boat really taking shape 👍

[@bizim_eller]

👍👍🙂

[@captaintoyota3171]

I duno cedar beats pine for me. The smell of fresh split/cut cedar is an amazing thing

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

@@captaintoyota3171 well I would agree. I’m putting in my aft bulkhead today and it is cedar. Does smell good in here. However, Southern Yellow Pine is right up there.

[@bizim_eller]

@@TheArtofBoatBuilding I am one of your subscribers, and appreciate what you do👍👍🙂

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@bizim_eller ditto, I love "The Art..." as well. And I have to agree, fresh cut pine has to be in my top three, with cedar and hickory, but fruit tree woods smell pretty darned nice cutting into them too, especially apple and pear.

[@pakde8002]

Another epic video. The bandsaw trick was worth the price of the ticket and he's not even using it on the boat. Just a freebie!

[@WildBillFlysRC]

I’m glad you are back as well! Really enjoy your videos ✌️

[@RambozoClown]

That angled fence technique is great. Like a poorman's ship saw. I'm sure I will find a use for that.

[@markpalmer5311]

Bravo, Lou and Halsey, and Caleb, too!! What else can you say? This was amazing.

[@cbrusharmy]

That bandsaw hack is going to stick with me. Thanks.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you Lou. You never cease to amaze me with all of the little tips and tricks that actually work in more than just boatbuilding. The bandsaw setup can work in furniture making too. Take care and stay well.

[@shoresharp8349]

Hey Lou a Chesapeake deadrise workboats were planked the same way!!

[@captaintoyota3171]

I CANT WAIT FOR THE ORCA!!!

[@thomasarussellsr]

That twist cut is absolutely brilliant. Add that technique to my box of skills for sure. And I sure will do my best to credit were I saw it first, if it makes it into a video, if I make any more videos, that is. I really don't care for the time the camera and editing takes away from a project itself.

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Thanks Lou, that band saw fence and cut was slick!

[@floridasaltlife]

The way you done that progressive taper on that temporary plank was just plain slick !!! Still my all time You Tube Favorite !!

[@roblescurbappealconcrete]

Lou, YOU ARE the MAN!

[@billywhizz6483]

I love your way of explaining things, especially how you measured out and cut that last piece, many thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills!

[@fonhollohan2908]

I've watch many of your builds lou I'm really enjoying this particular build. Every time! you build a skiff your methods aren't always the same but the end results are fabulous to say the least.

[@gianlucamarciano3695]

This is by far the best KZbin channel, building boats and many other treasures

[@scotthutson736]

I love watching you work on boats, Lou. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

[@billmeldrum2509]

Such skills. Thanks for sharing this with the world. 🇨🇦

[@artregeous]

man its getting a new dimension of doing easy

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

That's going to be a strong hull with the planking applied that way. Sweet.

[@jamesalanstephensmith7930]

Amazing tips! Been a carpenter for many years... no idea.... looking to build a workboat in Maine

[@caseydixon8714]

I was a carpenter, now a boat builder, at a rough guess i think a carpenter would possess, use about 50% of the skill and thought process that a boat builder does. You can build a house with four principals.. plumb, level, square and straight.

[@gregoryraven3213]

That’s gonna be one sweet looking boat can’t wait to see it’s maiden voyage

[@wrightharris4365]

Great video as usual! But just like the work skiff and the dory-I CANT WAIT TO SEE THE V BOTTOM IN THE WATER! Wanna see how it rides and handles. Wanna how she looks at speed cutting through the water🚤🥳 I have been waiting for this build since you first showed us the model you built years ago. Very exciting!!

[@pcranebmw]

Excellent video Lou. This channel is great.

[@danacrook4203]

Glad your back Lou!

[@pelleandersson3634]

You have to build more boat. I love it😀

[@allenkennedy856]

Really appreciate getting to see such depth of knowledge presented so clearly. Thank you. Love the fence idea!

[@davidmeijer1645]

Reading Chapelle’s book at the moment, and watching Lou!!! Your recurring dreams are your destiny! ( I hope)

[@bobhauser3833]

Great the tip on the bandsaw fence for the progressive bevel. Thanks, now I have to try it with a scrap of 2x4.

[@paulcarlsen4088]

Thank you! Keep the videos coming!

[@macbilling6410]

Can't wait for the next episode

[@stephendeakin2714]

Superb craftsmanship.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Learned some pretty slick tips and tricks today. She is coming right along there Lou

[@chriswills9530]

Interesting - looking fwd to the next stage.

[@ByMyRecords]

YES!!!!! NOW When you gonna build you Dream Blue Water Cruiser SailBoat and do a Entire Series on it????

[@davidtraugot1405]

I thought you were going to mark both sides of the stringer with your plywood marking gauge to save time... And I really like the fence!

[@sjmazzoli]

you're cool mate...appreciate your efforts and skills...

[@andyharris3376]

Love watching your videos

[@dmolldude]

Should there be channels cut into the stringers so if water gets in on the edges it will go towards the center of the boat and possibly allow for a drain hole?

[@AertPietersz]

You could potentially put another "point" on the other side of your marking gauge aperture and have at least a guideline to aim for when planing your bevel. Seems like you nailed the angle regardless, just a consideration.

[@pakde8002]

Or just eyeball it with a scrap piece of wood and get er done LoL I still remember back when I was a "Toby" and the old carpenter told me if you need a level you're not a carpenter. But then he also told me if a baby doesn't eat a peck of dirt it'll die.

[@scofus6166]

Or just flip the straightedge end for end in order to mark the low side.

[@Nerd3927]

14:48 See once and never forget!

[@EyeOnTheTV]

This trick is eye opening. Genius.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Came to the comments section just for the twist cut comments. I totally agree. I think I'll remember this trick/technique for the rest of my days. I'm thinking you could save some thickness by taking half a twist off either side. I'll have to experiment with it and find out if it works though. Lou's all off one side sure works.

[@alexnagle575]

I had to pause and marvel at that.

[@chrismaines1285]

Can’t wait to se #4

[@newdogatplay]

Love watchin u do ur craft u are a true artist

[@donaldmends2244]

My uncle was a master Carpenter, I seen him use that same thing before. Same trick.😆

[@answeris4217]

Always learning new things...keep it up love this

[@JBLewis]

When it comes to planing down those boards, I'm thinking you could have come back through with that same marking gauge, this time on the outboard side, to give you an idea of how far down you needed to plane that angle.

[@thomasarussellsr]

So true, I was thinking the same. But, he chose the everything in line method. Works either way, really.

[@ReiMonCoH]

I’m glad your back on it too🤘🏻

[@clarencehopkins7832]

Excellent stuff

[@fernancetran1329]

¡¡Un genio Lou!!

[@vagabondroller]

Lookin' good!

[@kramerdesign9443]

I’m curious as to the advantage of using a bit brace on the screws? Is it just personal preference, or some subtle improvement when compared to the cordless drill?

[@jimurrata6785]

Tremendous torque, no 'coast' at all, a large pad to push against (that is directly on axis)

[@pakde8002]

Tools get rusty if they're never used. One of these days the power is going to go down and stay down (Carrington level solar flare).. keep your old hand tools in working condition and the muscle memory needed to use them properly is a good plan b.

[@lendavidhart9710]

The twisted cut on the 2x4, the one lumber yard i go to they would hand you that with a straight face, and you said anything, they would quickly reply, "come on it's all number 2"

[@CaptSalty1965]

Lou, you make Rhode Island proud! The question, are you installing a gas tank between the sole/stringers/hull? Or will it be dead space? Would it be wise to fill the space with a Total Boat Flotation Foam?

[@MichaelMcCloy]

Hey Lou - what were you adding to those screws to make them drive easier? My grandfather taught me to use wax sometimes to help with that but he often used a piece of a wax toilet ring and it did work well except I've since noticed sometimes it would make the wood deteriorate a little bit over long periods of time. I'm curious what material you're using and if you've found it doesn't affect the wood long term. So much to learn from these videos, thanks to you and your team Lou!

[@thereson8or]

He says in a previous video that I think that is a piece of wax that he has kept from the days working with his Dad.

[@Pushyhog]

thanks lou!

[@daviddickmeyer5231]

Yes, I too was wondering if Caleb is ever going to get to do anything but “here, hold this right here”.

[@guyseydel2397]

Awesome! Will you have plans available for purchase for this boat? I would love to make one in my shop!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Heck yeah, I'll second that! Not sure if I could afford the plans, let alone the materials and time to build it, but I sure would like to.

[@gordonclark7632]

I was wondering if Caleb is a shipwright or an apprentice? Love this build.

[@hansnelsen3960]

Is there a space between sole and bottom planking. Is it accessible? Stupid question? is the answer in previous video?

[@daveramsay1309]

Always wondered why you didn't lighten the pine stringers by boring holes in them ,,,probly shave 20 lbs of total weight of the boat and since it's fastend on top and bottom would it matter? Definatly not questioning your method. Just curious lol

[@stacyyoung7347]

Hello Lou. I'm a avid watcher for the last couple years. I live near a lake and would love to build my own boat. Do you have a plan I may follow to build my own boat and what kind of local wood would be best to use in my region? Thank you for your time and videos. Stacy Young

[@garyritter9076]

before you plank the bottom, will you saturate the underside of the floor and stringers with EPOXY to water proof and minimize rot? will you make accommodations for a bilge pump?

[@RobinsonCustomWoodworking]

I was just thinking this Gary, there should be holes or relief cuts on the bottom (hull side) end of the Intermediate stringers to allow water to easily flow from the chine to the keel then easily to the bilge. Any water under the deck needs to flow easily to the bilge and cant be trapped between the chine and intermediate stringer

[@oficinadamusica4053]

👍

[@danacrook4203]

Lou, What brand of poly sulfate do you use? I have a project coming up.

[@makergrey]

I'm loving this skiff more and more. Same as the dory and the flat bottom. But at some point if you're going to make more than two of them, why not draw this up in Solidworks or similar? Leave the critical dimensions a little wiggle room to account for the dynamic medium (wood) and take them to spec with hand tools. Why is this wrong? I've built a couple small wooden rowboats with the cut to fit method and if I had to do it more than twice I'd much rather have full drawings.

[@bizim_eller]

👍👍🙂

[@ned711]

Hull form looks like a Chesapeake Bay deadrise to me.

[@robb1460]

All that void needs to be filled with foam. Why not do that?

[@grahamhiggins1816]

southern yellow pine.

[@suckerfree23]

Eyyyy

[@garyhooton7833]

Watch Alan Millyard. Motorcycle maker. Different accents same passion

[@TheShorebird]

The 3 who've disliked this video must be some miserable souls. Nothing better to do.

[@ThongNguyen-up3qg]

Làm đi .nhìn thấy là bt rồi. Lo nói chuyện ko coi quá trời lâu

[@robertelliott44]

Bla bla bla and different thing's like that .

[@bizim_eller]

🤣🤣🤣

[@thomasarussellsr]

If you don't like it, you have the right and ability to go watch a different video. (Unless someone is holding a gun to your head and making you watch this, that is).

[@bizim_eller]

@@thomasarussellsr I think he was joking, Lou always talk like that 🙂