Wooden Boat Building, Installing Walnut Floorboards, Topside Paint, S2-E43

[@deancochran5287]

The boat is looking good, coming right along. Videos are well done, and your choice of music is great, too.

[@douglasmoffat6560]

I totally agree with you about painting the inside of your boat, but have strong reservations about choosing white, and particularly glossy finishes (likewise for varnished floorboards). I owned a 26’ sailboat for 15 years, plus I have a couple of 95-year old wood-canvas canoes and an Adirondack guide boat. On a bright sunny day, bright white surfaces and shiny finishes can reflect sun glare into your eyes and be uncomfortable. As long as you wear sun glasses it’s not the end of the world, and your decision may have been more aesthetic rather than pragmatic.

[@The_Gun_Room]

My man is killing it with this milling montage! Been binging this channel for the past 2 weeks lol

[@davidc6510]

That walnut floor is spectacularly beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@matthewklien2845]

I discovered this channel today, and for the past 8 1/2 hours, I binged watched the entire playlist from start to finish. I must say this is the best boat building series I’ve seen, the right amount of explanation, amazing video/editing skills, and exceptional woodworking talent. I’m really shocked that I just watched the entire series, and my only let down was, that now I need to wait to see it get finished . (Watched it on 2x speed )

[@cdennisb]

Your comment on the rot resistance of walnut gave me an idea for seat lumber for the Penobscot 13 I’m finishing this Summer. Beautiful craftsmanship, as always. Had to chuckle at your use of screw driver blades for spacers. Given the precision of all your other work, I was expecting a unique spacer fabricated with a micrometer! But I would have used the screwdriver, myself! Bravo!

[@wagneralencar]

Building a boat I think is the maximum level of a joiner. But the more I watch your videos the more distant I see myself from this incredible skill. It takes a lot of precision and patience to be a boat builder. Today I understand why boats are so expensive. I love this chanel!

[@TheClBlues]

I'm really impressed by the way you can calculate using those imperial measurements numbers !!! For a french guy like me, it's a mystery ! Anyway, a great episode as usual, thanks a lot ! Ah… I'm not so sure I want that boat to be finished too fast, will it mean the end of pleasure seeing you working so well ?

[@tomtruesdale6901]

She is coming right along. That walnut looks STUNNING as the deck boards, have to wait to her finished out.

[@williamwinter2638]

I truly enjoy watching you build your boat. It is a labor of love. And then all of a sudden the video is over too soon. Thank you and see you next week.

[@jerryjohns7358]

You are the Mr Rogers of boat building. That’s a compliment!

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Thanks Jerry, I take it as a comment. We should all be more like Fred Rogers. Thanks for watching! Cheers, Bob

[@fonhollohan2908]

Great choice to breakup that painted wood with walnut floorboards, the contrast so far looks fantastic! Bob.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Thanks 👍

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

I like the walnut sole. It looks really classic.

[@TotalBoat]

Beautiful work, Bob!! Great tips - and those floor boards are gorgeous!

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

the walnut is really lovely Bob. You're killing it! cheers Brother

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Thanks Chuck. Haven a lot fun working on her. 😉

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

@@TheArtofBoatBuilding ha, I see what you did there. I've been preoccupied building a canoe for my daughter (wedding present) and just recently have done a couple things on the Haven. Fitted the centerboard this last weekend. When I originally constructed the board, probably at least a year ago, I poured my lead directly into a cut out square on one half inch side of the plywood which was already laminated together and in the process warped the board. Unfortunately I didn't notice and sealed it all up with fiberglass and epoxy and set the warp in the board for good! I was able to plane it down and flatten it but it was an all day chore. driving the board into the slot with a hammer isn't how it is supposed to be fitted. lol

[@jackdotzman2908]

I always enjoy watching you use your God given talent and skills to create this beautiful boat. The craftsmanship and quality of your work is second to none. Looking forward to your next video. Jack, in Missouri

[@adam8642]

Great work.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Thanks!

[@ateliedemaquetes.aereoenav4894]

Congratulations on the project. you are the best. Master in artisanal shipbuilding.

[@billmeldrum2509]

Looking fantastic. The walnut floorboards was absolutely the correct call.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Thanks!

[@edcook9811]

While re ranging some things I came across the book How to build The Haven 121/2 Footer Designed By Joel White Instructionn Ny Maynord Barry.I.ve had this book for years I build model sale boats haven't got to this one yet. Enjoying your build been following from the start. Thank you for videoing it.

[@daleskidmore1685]

Millimetres all the way for me, lol. The mix of painted and natural wood accents is lovely.

[@captainc7123]

Beautiful wood

[@rickestabrook4987]

Beautiful work.

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful work, Bob! The boat is almost looking like a house! 😃 (Which is great, you need to feel comfortable in it!) Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@garyfroeschner2523]

Excellent work and instruction.

[@dx63]

Very good and beautiful job sir. Hellow from Greece.

[@roryconiglione9486]

Wow, it looks fabulous.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@VicenteCorrochano]

totally agree with you regarding the paint, yes the wood looks great but better to be sailing than barnising

[@rick91443]

Loved watching. Thanks again...rr Normandy, Fra.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@passinthru4328]

The walnut will look brilliant! Is it possible that more walnut will be used for accent on this boat?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Thanks. Yes, the comings, seats, and trim accents will be walnut. Thanks for your comment and watching! Cheers, Bob

[@davehughes7724]

Looks great. On my boat the floor boards have a frame so you can remove then in one section each side of the centre board. The sections are not screwed down just loose fit. Made of iroko.

[@richardsiddon610]

Good morning Bob.

[@DFMurray]

Good morning Richard.

[@nordyfamily]

Great job Bob! It looks lovely and a bit sexy. Keep up the hard work

[@tasteapiana]

Glad to see you're no longer using a 2'' brush :) On the Walnut, I've a solution you might be interested in. I make it in 7.75oz increments (to avoid over-filling an 8oz container), so, the math is a little funky but here it is: 3oz (38.7%) Tung oil 1oz (12.9%) Stand Oil (cured artists linseed oil) 1.5oz (19.4%) Turpentine 1.5oz (19.4%) d-limonene (pure, the industrial stuff, not 'orange oil' products) 0.75oz (9.6%) Camellia oil Mix in that exact order. Bring the tung oil to around 180F, mix in the stand oil, lower temp to 140 and keep at that temp for about 15 minutes, stir continuously. Now mix in the turpentine and d-limonene about 5-10 minutes apart from each other, keep stirring. At this point 25-35 minutes should have passed. Raise the temp a little (around 160F, do NOT let it go to 180F - trust me on this one lol) and mix in the camellia oil. Continue to stir while you drop the temp to room. This mix penetrates DEEP, cures in about 5 days and can (and should) be applied in 3 or more coats - each time flooding the surface and wiping off any pooling after about 10-15 minutes. That's for the TOP of the wood - where you'll be walking and have access to clean it. For the BOTTOM and SIDES, do 2 coats of the top mix and then for the second mix lower the turpentine from 1.5oz to 1oz and camellia from 0.75oz to 0.5oz and add in a 50/50 blend of bees wax and carnauba wax. This thicker mix with wax in it will need to be applied warm with a heat gun (it solidifies to about 1/2 that of a shoe-polish consistency). Be careful during application, while the mix is wet, as the turpentine could ignite if you hover too long (like, ridiculously long) with the heat gun. Once cured (about a week after applying) there's no combustion risk as the molecules are suspended too sparsely to chemically ignite - even under direct sun where cavity temps can reach 180F+ (think attic temps in worst case scenarios). I say the wax mix on bottom+sides because you don't want to be walking on the wax mix unless you REALLY like sliding around. These mixes are nothing new, they're just slight variations of what Asian builders have used for thousands of years. Best results would be to literally submerge the wood in the resultant oil blend for a few weeks then air dry for several months before applying the wax blend atop the bottom and sides. However, that would be insanely expensive as just 7.75oz of the thin mix is roughly $7.50. Making 1 gallon would therefore be about $124 and you'd likely need 3 or 4 gallons. On the plus side of that would be, if you strained and stored it properly, you'd have a lifetime's supply of it.

[@aluminium83510]

From France , parfait , cordialement

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Merci beaucoup!

[@christopherjeffries7538]

When you are sailing and get lots of water in the boat, you will have to undo screws befor pumping, hope you have a screw driver handy.....we had one board either side of the casing that was loose so pump out was done quickly, just a thought.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Hi Christopher, You must have missed at 15:31 where I talk about and show the plans for a hatchway, one on the port and starboard side of the centerboard truck. Later at 17:00 you'll see me drilling a thumb hole to open the hatch and then clamping some small cleats for the hatchway that I then put the finish bronze screw in. Easy access to pump out the bilge. No worries! Cheers, Bob

[@brianwhitehouse8380]

Another great video Bob. Thanks. I’m curious about some of those sole board ends that terminate in something of a feather. I noticed some of your screw holes ended up in the waste pile.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you Bob for this week's video. That walnut is beautiful stuff. It is going to really gleam against the white inner paint. Will you be oiling it or epoxy and varnish? Perfection either way. Take care and stay well.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Hi Matt, I will oil the floorboard. Cheers, Bob

[@michaelluskin2058]

Two questions: First, can you share the music playlist you're using? Second, I've got a million questions about your tools and how you organize the shop/studio (and I've watched the tour) but here's a detail -- What sandpaper do you stock, and how do you organize it, and what tools do you use for different surfaces (foam blocks? those horrible hard rubber blocks? etc?)?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Hi Michael, The music playlist is in the description of all the videos. I use self adhesive paper rolls. 80,120, & 220 They are Porter Cable brand. I generally use styrofoam block for general sanding or scrap wood block if it is a flat surface. In regular sheets I have 50, 80, 120, 220, and in wet/dry 400, 600, 800,1000, 2000 grits. I have a paper sorter from an office supply store to keep it orderly. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching. Cheers, Bob

[@patricktavares1623]

Just recently subscribed to your channel and have enjoyed binge watching all the episodes. I saw that you dumped all your walnut shavings/dust as mulch under your trees when you filmed this episode. How did those trees fare two years later? Walnut dust contains the chemical juglone that is known to kill some plants (and even some animals)... also a reason to wear a mask when milling walnut even with dust collection ;)

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Trees are fine. They are "tree of heaven" (a weed) One benefit is that the walnut is it has controlled the small starts and suckers. Thanks for watching!

[@stevensickler7797]

Sweeping up saw dust. Anyone else get a Mr Rogers Neighborhood vibe?

[@armandvandenbroeck9095]

Millimeters, are sooo much simpeler. Nice job BTW...

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

They are indeed. I did use mm to work out the width of the boards. Plans are in inches so that's what I work with.

[@clarkkent7999]

Boat is looking fine. Just wondering if you considered the relative merit of fastening the floorboards with 1 screw at every support beam, alternating from the left side of a given floorboard to the right side, instead of 2 screws at alternate support beams? Not sure which way is best.

[@rickfletcher8389]

Why did you screw down the hatchway boards that provide access to the bilge? I assumed they would drop in so as to provide easy access

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Hi Rick, It the video at 17:18 you can see me clamping a small walnut cleat the the floor beam. The floorboards are screwed to those cleats. Once the clamps have been removed the access hatch comes out and in easily. Thanks of your question and watching. Cheers, Bob

[@OferNRaz]

Beautiful work. What type of white pencil are you using on the Walnut? I am looking for one. Thanks.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Sanford Prismacolor Verithin Art Pencils, Hard, White

[@Allheadingtosameplace]

Question How are you waterproofing the boards on the inside of the boat before you primed and painted?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Yes, the floorboard are finished and sealed on the top and bottom with danish oil. The planks are not primed or painted prior to installation. The process of carvel planking is that the planks are expected to take on moisture and swell, which is what makes the boat watertight.

[@ni_ko_ka]

Ждем тестирование уже!

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

надеюсь скоро, спасибо за просмотр

[@bobwhelk2118]

Did any of the drywall screws snap off due to impact driver force?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Hi Bob, No they did not. All of the screw where put in pilot holes to ease the screws going in. You may also be aware that power screw drivers come with the ability to reduce the driving force. With the proper pilot hole and the power drill set right one should never break or snap off screws of any type. Thanks for watching! Cheers, Bob

[@christopherfisher5304]

Great looking boat. Been watching for a few months and already caught up. Just received my wooden boat school welcome package. Which book would you recommend prior to building wooden boat introduction class?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Hi Christopher, You're going to love the Wooden Boat School. My book recommendation is "Building Small Boats" by Greg Rossel www.woodenboatstore.com/products/building-small-boats?variant=16904410857562&currency=USD&gclid=CjwKCAjwxuuCBhATEiwAIIIz0Qt4-2dJBf29hAL0MGKXP-UmOCVjVFwkO6BJ9XLZKuhbyna6_wZ9LxoCN_EQAvD_BwE Enjoy! Cheers, Bob

[@Fuhugawagah]

@11:53 This scares the bejeezus out of me.

[@TrapShooter68]

I'm not a boat guy but I thought teak was used because it didn't get slippery when wet.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

The species of the wood has to do with it being rot resistant, which teak and walnut are. The slippery part has to do with the finish. I will finish the walnut the same as teak decking with just oil. The floor will eventually gray out and have the same look as teak. Thanks for your question and watching. Cheers, Bob

[@Dustmadeout]

Hi, I think you mixed 15% thinner at 02:44 instead of 10%. It's OK, just for the future it might be important.

[@dfitchtx]

Why did you not use the Herreshoff sheer strake on your boat?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Hi David, In Season 2-Episode 23 kzbin.info/www/bejne/haS7fpqPjZxkbNk I discuss my reason for the design change of the shearstrake. Watching the video should answer your question. Thanks for the question and watching! Cheers, Bob

[@DFMurray]

Everyday life I use feet and inches...but when I make something I use metric. 19 and 11/16 I was sooo confused lol.

[@mattiasfagerlund]

Here's a dangerous thought, no one ever goes from metric to imperial, evar. The other way? Every day. Not sure why that is.....

[@brentchalmers1436]

Why didn't you scribe each board and trim each board prior to installation.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Much easier to get a fair curve making all at once.

[@conniedrumjr275]

I never heard walnut was weather resistant

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

“Rot Resistance: Black Walnut is rated as very durable in terms of decay resistance, though it is susceptible to insect attack.” www.wood-database.com/black-walnut/

[@brinjoness3386]

I walk under ladders so I might not be the best judge of superstition. But isn't walnut bad luck to use on boats, due to it previously being used in coffin construction.

[@Paul_C]

Don't think, in the 'olden days' walnut would be used. Pine is by far the used material used. What kind of idiot would bury someone in a walnut coffin? To admire them from afar? Seriously?

[@brinjoness3386]

@@Paul_C Did you do any research before responding? Just curious, I ain't here to start fights.

[@jimczerwinski4951]

iTunes getting to be a pain. Too many adds to plow through.

[@OneTwo-fv6nw]

Coffin wood on a boat? Good luck with that.