Wooden Boat Building - scarfing boat planks with a chainsaw and custom saw

[@adammarcello9797]

Can we all agree that Louis is a National Treasure? I just bought a wooden boat after watching his videos. The boat is supposed to be in great shape, but I’m actually looking forward to fixing her up (when the time comes) after watching these videos.

[@inspectorsteve2287]

This guy is a great teacher. I feel like I could go out and tackle a wooden boat project after watching a few videos.

[@oversears]

A dying breed of men, all of his videos are fantastic!!

[@battmann678]

No substitute for experience and craftsmanship. I really enjoy watching your videos. You've also got a great ability to explain what you're doing. Not many people have all those talents rolled into one.

[@simonworman7898]

150%agree with thsr comments real communications from a true craftsman.

[@Flamingorr]

I don’t have to do anything with boats or ships or anything related to that , but I work in the construction field and I love your videos , I always learn something new . You have a a lot of knowledge, experience and you love what you do . So anything tricks any advice, I’ll take it . God bless you.

[@MrMkapusta]

Im in construction also, its amazing seeing different techniques that go with the boats era. Amazing work involved, never knew how a boat hull was patched/fixed

[@haroldschultz5864]

I realize I'm seven years late to the party here but this video was amazing . I recently purchased a 1870's shipwrights tool chest full of tools and am now in the process of restoring them . Watching this talented man use those tools gives me a grasp on the uses of them . Blessings to you .

[@cwlesli]

Stick to Louis' channel. He's absolutely amazing with this knowledge. I also recommend Engel's Coach Shop channel if you want to see serious craftsmanship.

[@timdouglass6491]

Mr Friendly, that's a good one. I'm a carpenter but this man has a whole different skill set. Great craftsman and teacher.

[@jamesmergott]

This is amazing how you are humble enough to explain your craft. True craftsman.

[@g41thomas]

Man, you are encyclopedia of boat repair. I wish I was 15 and your apprentice!!

[@darrylsheppard8614]

Unbelievable how incredibly talented you are and innovative with your power and hand tools. As a cabinetmaker and stairbuilder I can appreciate what you do. Great that you are passing on some of your experience. Too bad there were not more coming up today that share these passions for craft.

[@87stratman]

I will never build a boat, but absorbing this knowledge is addicting. Great job- I hope this kind of craftsmanship doesn't pass away.

[@lixonn]

Im fascinated by the amount of this old school knowledge

[@jkdwayne]

Wow ! Not only a Master Craftsman but an Excellent Teacher as well

[@oversears]

My thoughts exactly, what a great instructor. Has amazing skills and can articulate the required actions .

[@jamesgrigsby7377]

About your tool called Mr. Friendly.. In 2005 I was using an angle grinder with a carbide wood blade, to cut some rotten facia boards during a renovation.. the saw kicked back, broke my safety glasses, wrapped up my shirt and started to severe my jugular vein.. the t shirt binding up the blade and stopping it's rotation is all that saved me from getting cut much deeper and bleeding out before my dad got back to the site.. be careful with that.. I wasn't inexperienced with power tools when this happened, it can happen to anyone who gets to comfortable in what they might be doing.. when I saw the picture for the video, it gave me a flashback of jumping down from the ladder in a panic, feeling a warm and wet sensation going down my chest.. I really thought I might die right there.. me and you aren't even close to the first people to have such an idea for a tool.. but it has proven time and time again to be a dangerous and deadly combo.. angle grinders and carbide blades don't belong together.. Edit.. flush cut, or undercut saws have been becoming more and more popular and commercially available to consumers since then.. fein tool is my favorite.. its way safer cause they oscillate back and forth instead of directly rotating in a single direction..

[@brianholmes849]

Louis is a master of his craft. What a pleasure to watch and listen to him.

[@mikerobinson2201]

You are exceedingly talented. Plus your common sense is fantastic. I admire your skills. Thank you so much!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Angle grinder saw, looks dangerous too. Love the electric chainsaw for cutting the majority of the scarf, much quicker than using the power planer for the while thing. Great work, for sure. Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@adamthomas892]

My God think of all the stuff young people are missing out on, you can't Google stuff like this, I love listening to old tradesmen, and working with them, such a wealth of experience and knowledge. Amazing!

[@sanderson462]

Man I really dig your videos Lou. I'm an old brick layer. Love the old ways of doing things

[@tomanycooks]

I've seen all your series of videos. you've taught me so much. thank you

[@690Lighthouse]

Nice work and nice to see modern tools being used effectively without apology.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

made me a subscriber, great to watch somebody who is an expert sharing his knowledge.

[@chrissysmith1373]

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[@chaosopher23]

One of these days, I will own a big boat. I'm not going to be rich enough to get a new one, and might not be able to afford fiberglass, but I can work with wood & metal tools. These tips are some awesome bits of information that would possibly die out if not for guys like you. Cheers!

[@samsonitejones4012]

Wealth of knowledge... Really hope he is mentoring people.

[@shawnrossignol111]

Your skill and knowledge Sir is incredible. And, I hope you continue to post your video's for years to come. I have become a binge watcher of all your video's. So, Please!!! Keep them coming for many, many more years.

[@mattamorra5175]

i would never buy a timber boat, but enjoy seeing the construction and methods used.

[@gfrank8058]

Old school skills are still awesome. Incredibly talented craftsmanship. GF1 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😎

[@jjejeep]

I feel like I'm watching a magician giveaway his tricks.

[@chrissysmith1373]

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[@daveyporterpictures5368]

You are...

[@mrbrianf]

Amazing craftsman...encyclopedia on boat carpentry. respect

[@DRIVER50L]

sir you are a master shipwright enjoy watching your tips on repairs simply brilliant.. proud to say I was once a member of the shipwrights union although I was merely a sheetmetal worker still it has given me some great work opportunities over the years I now find myself dabbling with old glass boats adapting metal work skills to timber and glass

[@johnmilligan6605]

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[@Bryan-wq9vq]

It's a pleasure to watch somebody work the way he does and know as much as he does about what he's doing Disappear Completely inside and out enjoyed it very much

[@Allbbrz]

Man, or must I say, oh master, your videos never cease to amaze me !!! Someday I'm gonna take a trip to RI just to take a couple selfies with you lol !

[@whocares4199]

Mr. Friendly🤣🤣. Doesn't every firm have that tool that only the boss man is to use. Great video again. Very informative.

[@chamisi]

ours was a tricky radial arm saw when I was carpenter framing then one day I was allowed to use it (felt like a promotion)

[@timdouglass6491]

I also like the fact that he's thinking about cutting the cost to the boat owner using this method.

[@Gabriel1o1]

I've never even been in a boat but my god do i love these videos :)

[@christophersimmons3265]

Dude you are beyond talented i tip my hat.

[@irenemackenzie3232]

Here’s how I would have found the original screw holes. Put screws all the way into the original holes, lightly rub some mustard on the screw heads and then lay the new board onto the screw heads. Voila ! just drill some pilot holes in the centre of each mustard circle and you’re done. Keep the mustard out for hot dogs after attaching the plank. Absolute,y love your videos, please keep them coming.

[@fredr4258]

Lou, I've designed some boats.....well, sort of because I'm a designer, but not a marine designer. I'm a mechanical, electrical, sheet metaI design engineer and an amateur wood worker and I find your work extremely interesting and fascinating. I had a 1947 wood lightning I chopped into firewood because I couldn't get help to flip 'er over to work on her. I would have made a mess of her anyway with seeing what you do with boats. Watching you though, I get some real enjoyment from your videos and wish I had a friend like you that I could help or he could teach me some wood working techniques for boats. You're amazing big guy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge thru these videos.....

[@wadepatton2433]

PlankN Lou is Master Shipwright-with a great production crew.

[@snoozinglion8596]

What a treasure this channel is! So glad I found it :) Thanks for sharing ;) Kudos!

[@terrytytula]

Love boats, had wooden boats, worked on them till I thought my arms where going to fall off, switched to fiberglass, it's bittersweet.

[@PaddyO1963]

Beautiful work..! Look forward to seeing more videos to help restore wooden boats... Thanks so much for sharing... :)

[@arkansas1313]

You're quite an artist with that chainsaw! I probably would have 'stepped/staged plane that cut with the electric plane. Great video!!!! ....13

[@macredbeard]

Subscribed Sir! It is an utter joy & illumination to watch you exercise your knowledge & craft. Thank you.

[@captainheinie6355]

You are a credit to your skill. RESPECT to you.

[@theobolt250]

Just think about it: cutting of a wedge of a plank and doing it so that the remainder of the plank is not ruined and the cut is also at the right angle... with a chainsaw! See you doing it yourself? Just shows how skillful and experienced Louis is, 40 or 50 years carpentery skills for ships. And just doing it with ease and naturally deadcertain movement. Brings the good old adage "don't try this at home" to mind. 😄

[@SVLOKEE]

"Mr Friendly" ...lol...that's awesome!

[@alielabdimarras7965]

Indeed I have a similar smaller carbide tipped blade on the grinder, and yes it is a dangerous tool.

[@landondc4739]

The “meat axe.” One of the best tools in the shop, a 90deg air drive with a 4” carbide and no guard.

[@danryan3146]

Are the scarf surfaces adhered to each other with a bonding compound before you secure the planks? Your craftsmanship and detailed knowledge of your trade impresses me every time I watch one of your videos.

[@hlevans5037]

What a master craftsman,absolutely brilliant to wach and learn

[@scottcates]

The man is a surgeon with that chainsaw.

[@MrMkapusta]

Never knew how a hull was patched...nice work!

[@veleiroema]

Friend you are very good with these machines, this diagonal cut was great people kkkk Congratulations :)

[@robertjpercival6386]

Much respect! Thanks for sharing! • I’ve seen some old wooden cabin cruisers out of water (and clearly in need of repair to major rot) here in the Seattle area and wondered how difficult it was going to be for the owners to: 1st - Find someone who still does this kind of work, and... 2nd - How much was it going to cost. • It might be interesting to hear how much the repair the Shipwright is making in the particular video was going to cost the owner.

[@tensility]

From my recent experience, in the Puget Sound, you'll find the shipwrights you need in Port Townsend. The town has been training its children for this for a generation or two... :-)

[@guyvangenechten6484]

Very very nice work!!!👌💯👍

[@deckiedeckie]

Old salt....deserves respect.....fm an old coastie.....FELIZ ANO NUEVO SIR (happy new year)!!!!!!

[@2000willsome]

Beautiful work.

[@michaelbyrne8860]

A Master Craftsman Boatright that loves Boats and respects the wood! Harkens back to the day when the made in the USA meant the best that could be attained by a working man!

[@AllenVictorCox]

Wonderful work guys

[@mikebraun6391]

You might wanna try a metal hand held band saw with a custom wood blade but I have to admit the Cain saw works well in skilled hands . Great vids I’ve learned a lot

[@terrancewilliams9965]

I feel I need to become his apprentice

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

That saw terrifies me 😆

[@donmcw5678]

Any chance I could get a copy of Louis's brain. What an amazing and knowledgeable guy.

[@SuperCidermonkey]

Please, please, please find lots of apprentices and keep these skills alive!

[@Jean-vz8co]

My friend the thrue apprentices does not exists more today!!!..., of course you are just... By

[@LakesideProductions]

KZbin is the apprentice.

[@Icecold0505]

A true journeyman and craftsman.

[@jimmurphy4083]

Louis, you should patent that saw. great job.

[@SmartShocks]

please keep making videos. They are very well done and helpful.

[@mrMacGoover]

I heard that real tar and cotton where used to calk the seams, tar would be heated as to liquefy it and would be applied hot and would cool to a rock hard finish.

[@boboala1]

You know your wood, grain, sawing angles, etc. When you retire and get bored you could freelance for Gibson guitars and advise on maple sawing for Les Paul tops.

[@dannynye1731]

I have removed many a flat sawn buttblock that was a hundred years old and still holding own. Quarter saw buttblocks can be split by their countersunk fasteners

[@ptbentley2000]

Wish you would show the boats fully when you were completely finished

[@Farmer2492]

Hi great video, I just have a question i have brought myself a putt putt boat it has a timber top someone had fiber glassed over it so i have now taken all the fiberglass off , it now has bare ply i was told on a boat forum to rip the ply off and get rid of it but i would really like to keep the ply on there can i stain over it and what would you recommend i put on top of that someone said epoxy resin or would marine varnish work any help Appreciated.

[@kendo582]

This is awesome, serioulsly awesome what a craftsman. One question Sir....all that work which must be an awful lot...is that boat worth it? it will be extremely expensive ones done, correct?

[@carmelpule6954]

The scarfing is first class and could not be any better, but I feel that four joints in the same location one above each other in such a long hull is rather questionable when one considers the hogging and the sagging in high waves. There is much to discuss when to use a butt and a scarf joint in boats as unless it is glued a scarf joint would not take much compression nor tension. A butt joint could be backed for a better joint, but of course a scarf joint is much neater and needs a high level of workmanship, but unless one thinks carefully about what gives a joint its strength rather than its looks, well this would make an interesting debate amongst craftsmen building for utility and others building for workmanship.

[@gav2759]

I have to agree the staggering of butts should always be regarded as critical. The ends of scarfs seem vulnerable to me. If the frames are not wide enough to butt on, a butt plate is a better option than a block. They are typically bolted to the adjacent strakes, as well as either side of the butt.

[@williamesselman3102]

You are a valuable human being

[@thevoyager3903]

Are scarfs below the waterline done with epoxy or seam compound or something? Maybe a strand of cotton?

[@aserta]

Heh, the planer trick is genius idea!

[@jasonmcginn9515]

I would like to see Portland cement used as seem compound mixture and applied

[@ChimeraActual]

Love your work, and tools. I don't know about that Bosch planner, but on the similar size Makita you can just take off the offside cover that's supposed to funnel the chips, but merely causes clogs, voila, no more clogs. Perhaps you need to do some surgery on that Bosch if it's still around. Safety is in the hands of the user, and requires that you can see what's happening and have the means to control the tool. If you have a dangerous tool you must realize that it's dangerous, how it might get out of control, how you intend to keep it under control, and which way to jump when you fail.

[@captnemo8069]

Don't you need to put some kind of sealant or adhesive in the scarf joint between the two planks so it doesn't leak?

[@palettetools6461]

This guy knows ships.

[@deanc.5984]

Dude knows his stuff!👍🍺

[@grahamreeve673]

Beautiful work

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

That chain saw process is easy to understand. Now if I could just the the skill in those hands.....

[@ShainAndrews]

I'll have to check if my skill saw blades will fit my angle grinder (size and rotation).

[@MrAluminox]

No, use special saw blades made for grinders which rotate very fast around 12000 RPM. Makita has some very good, perfectly adapted to this use. There are several brands making saw blades for grinders. A saw blade used outside its range of speed, most are rated at 5500 RPM, is a very dangerous thing, .

[@grahamhiggins1816]

I wonder if you had a guide for the chainsaw to run along...screw it into the boat?

[@swaz6698]

Hey mate I’m from sydney Australia a shipwright, why would you scarf those planks there are much better ways to do that job, leaving that feathered edge creates danger when the boat twists to eventually crack the glue. A reply on why that is your way of taking on the job would be great

[@daffyduck9901]

I also have a Mr. Friendly only I couldn't use the guard so it is very intimidating. Definitely not for the timid.

[@kendo582]

how many man-hours does it take to auto this boat in perfect sailing shape again sir?

[@lylefranklin3124]

I’m curious. What glue do you use on that wet wood. Epoxy? Gorilla glue?

[@frankcrawford416]

Do you glue the scaved ends together? I am sure I got the name wrong.

[@johnbowen2963]

you sir are very skilled

[@dskomsky]

What is the ratio you use for.those scarfs

[@MartinFutter70]

fine work, made easy by someone who actually knows what he's talking about

[@jeffbryan2591]

Love watching this guy as my grandpa used to say there's many ways to skin a cat .

[@HexterTheJexter]

GOOD advice! Thanks!

[@MakeSpaceByKP]

A legend.

[@scottmcintosh2988]

We use to use wool in Nova Scotia !

[@bigbrickwall]

This guy is awesome.

[@ro_yo_mi]

At least three safety trolls fainted while watching this video.

[@Jean-vz8co]

These man is an ancyclopedic zombie..... only to admire and shut... Bravo mil times.... in fact He is a profesionnal who works with a maxi experience and attention.... very rare and in risq to be one of the lasts!!!.... By and be happy...