How To Use A Board Stretcher, Housing The Lithium Batteries - Episode 256 - Acorn to Arabella
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มี.ค. 2023
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Our lithium iron phosphate batteries by SOK Batteries for this DIY wooden sailboat need a safe, strong home in the stern section of the boat alongside the marine refrigerator compressor and Victron DC power inverter. This week, Adin builds those, and we also see a lot of sanding, sanding sanding, cleaning, sanding and some sanding. But we don't subject you to as much of it as got done!
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Acorn to Arabella is a wooden boat building project taking place in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve started as an amateur wooden boat builder building a 38' wooden sailboat in his backyard: designer William Atkin's Ingrid with a Stormy Petrel's gaff rig. These videos follow the journey from tree felling, to lumber milling, to lofting, to the lead keel pour and beyond-sharing details of the woodworking, carpentry, metal smithing, tool building, and tool maintenance that classic wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY boatbuilding project will continue well past launch, when he and the crew will travel and learn to cruise aboard the handmade wooden boat that they've built. Just kidding about all that, this channel is about a Siberian Laika named Akiva.
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It is just so rejuvenating, in these days where people seem completely self absorbed, to see really nice folks take the initiative, effort and time just to help you out. That was a big load of valuable timber driven a considerable distance. Hats off to them and others who continue to take such a kind and generous path in life.
This was "recycling" at its best.
This message is just for KP. I really hope you're getting better and feeling positive. Another youtuber I watch, "physics girl", is really going through a really bad time with long covid. I know you can feel pretty helpless when going through hardships you have no control over but I'm rooting for you and hope to see you back in the boathouse soon!
Will pass your thoughts on to KP, William!
Mate, Dianna is in a shocking state. It’s so sad.
Love them both, hope Dianna and KP are firing on all cylinders soon
This message is for Cindy. You have really touched my heart. I have lost several loved ones to cancer, including both of my parents. I really appreciate the effort that you are putting forth to advance cancer research, and I thank you. You are a very special person and you will obviously make a difference. Thank you thank you thank you.
The grain on that burl looks like van Gogh's Starry Night.
Every time I see a community get together to move Acorn Arabella forward, It makes me happy. Go Steve
Good morning all you Acorn to Arabella fans and crew! I can not tell you just how exciting it was to actually be in the boathouse last week. We drove over seven hours with a four year old! It was worth every painful mile to see Steve pop his head out of the boat to say hello. It was amazing to smell the wood and touch parts of the boat. I hope you have your bung hole pegs made. That's a ton of holes to fill. Aaron will be a busy boy for sure. I wish Steve had had a moment to talk but I understand his need to keep cracking on with the build. Akiva even did a great job of welcoming us/ warning you that there were groupies on the lot. I'm still floating on air. What a fantastic trip even if it was only for the weekend.
So glad you were able to visit, Kathy, and sorry I missed ya! -Anne
I'm still praying for your mom and KP. Feel better soon.
That wood grain reminds me of Van Gogh's Starry Nights. I hope it inspires similar greatness.
Thought of Van Gogh too! Cool! 😀
I had the exact same thought- that would be a good candidate for some blue died stabilizing. Not sure what it could be used for, but it sure looks cool!
@@stevekreitler9349 A coffee cup holder in the cockpit. Yes Sir a big coffee cup. Or maybe a water bottle holder
I did as well! So funny.
My hats off to Cindy and all the other folks helping Steve and the Arabella project . The quality and character is really shining through these exceptional people . Well done crew as always . From San Diego on the other coast .
👍👌👏 2) Extra 👍👌👏 for Cindy and 👍👌👏 for the cherry wood donators and 👍👌👏 for all the helpers/volunteers. 3) Hope you're feeling better K.P.. Get well soon.
Best regards luck and especially health to all of you.
You are amazing Cindy! 👏 ❤💯 Keep on keeping on 😊
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That sweet piece of grown-over burl looks like it would make a fine handle - for the stairs or a door in the boat. Nice character, wouldn't want to see that go to waste, fer sure. Nice progress, plus an increase in production values, so hats off to the edit team!
After all the years of watching Steve and the few helpers its so nice to see the call to get Arabella launched and so many take up the call to help, bring wood and give there time. What a great community.
Thanks, James!
After seeing Victoria's stunning bell all cleaned up, I instantly got Anita Ward's Ring My Bell song stuck in my head (you're welcome for the ear worm). Also, Cindy is an angel among us.
Ding ding!
That cool piece of wood reminds me of figureheads you would see on old sailing ships.
Being a woodworker myself. I can't believe all the wood those guys gave you. What a terrific thing to do.
It’s so very appreciated!
Message for Cindy. Being a leukemia survivor, I really appreciate your help to raise funds for cancer research. Thank you and God bless❤
The new crew are masters of their craft. It's a pleasure to watch them work.
Cancer research is truly on the cusp of some major breakthroughs. Highly encourage everyone to contribute what you can to Cindy’s ride and the Dana Farber Institute. So many have benefited including myself. ❤
That burled oak would make a nice grabber for the head when nature calls in rough seas. 🥴
6:40 That oak knot would make a beautiful housing for a clock!
A clock would be great though I thought about a magnetic compass.
@@patmancrowley8509 That's a great idea, too!
I think it would make a great decorative handle for the ladder.
Steve, Cindy's story encapsulates to me that this project is much more than building a boat. The journey you started more than 6 years ago has grown into something much more meaningful and the boat is almost a side story at this point. Thank you for doing this.
Thanks for being here, too!
Yeah, Friday again. Seven days are too many to wait for the next video. Can’t seem to get enough.
Thanks Ben, Stephen.
Happy Friday, Tom!
Thank you Cindy and all the riders who so willingly & unselfishly give the wonderful gift of giving a hoot. I didn't mention A2A (at that age where I'm going to have to start writing down my passwords) but I did contribute to the cause. Thank you once again, you ROCK!
Thank you very much, that’s so kind!
@@AcornToArabella 🙏
That burl rain looks like the sky from A Starry Night.
We always kept our board stretcher right next to the turn signal fluid! 😁
I'm pretty sure every carpenter's apprentice has spent hours looking for it
They won't need turn signal fluid once they launch, but they better lay in a supply of relative bearing grease
I've always wondered whether it would be possible to steam and stretch a board, if only a little bit. You can steam bend, and any bend requires the outside to get longer, so I think it should be possible.
Another classic is the "aluminum magnet", which is theoretically possible considering that aluminum is paramagnetic, meaning that it is in fact weakly attracted to sufficiently strong magnets.
Good morning and greetings from Plymouth UK
Happy Friday, Phil!
The attention to detail and use of woods that support the usage of those spaces Arabella will experience over her lifetime is absolutely extraordinary.
That piece of would reminded me of Starry nights. Beautiful !
I Left my comment asking about cherry wood before the video was over. Now I feel kind of silly after watching Cindy's part in your video. After a very hard-fought, long battle cancer took my father who was at a somewhat young age. I should have reached out to you sooner but for me cancer-related topics make me clam up. Steve, you and your mother have been and will be in my prayers.
Thank you for sharing the memory of your father. 💌
Thank you, Cindy.
That was great! This proves how nice people can be to each other!!
Looking great folks! I enjoyed the old board stretcher joke. I (almost) fell for it as a lad working in a boatyard. Might drop in today and stay out of the way. It's a beautiful day in Western MA. From Montague this time - Toby
Happy Friday, Toby! Yeah it’s the sort of leg-pulling my grandfather would have done hahah Live from the Boat Shed is tonight!
Glad to see all the new crew members!
It really IS the Wave!! I loved hearing that. Nature blows my mind.
Set a barometer in the piece of wood. Build up the base with an alternate color wood..
Steve ya now have highly motivated crew. With the work that needs completion the God's are watching over you. Prayers for your mother, daily!
Good luck on your ride Cindy! Happy to see the boathouse running like a well oiled machine! Hope your mom’s doing alright Steve!
Way to go, Cindy! Good for you! The boat is com ing along nicely too... ;-)
This episode filled me with joy.
More progress. Thank you. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Hey , Forgot to congratulate you all on 250 episodes , I feel a little guilty watching so much youtube .Best wishes to Cindy.
Cheers!
Best day of the week and best way to start this day! Thank you from us in B.C. Canada!
That’s so kind, thank you and happy Friday, Michael!
Best wishes and safe travels! Thank you.
@10:07 I TOTALLY AGREE with ya about the Festool Sander. I bought one and the dust extractor a couple of years ago and it's made me a believer!
They’re pretty great.
All kinds of worthwhile causes!
Nice sounds Ben!
Great episode! Keep rolling Arabella crew! 👍👍
1st thing I look forward to is a new A2A episode.
2nd is what title Ben gives Steve each week in the credits 😂
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Steve you are attracting some amazing people with your boat build! I am very sorry about yous moms health 💌
Good morning 'bella fam! Happy Friday! ☕
Happy Friday, Ryan!! ☕️ #a2acoffeeclub
Go Cindy, so inspiring!!!
Nice work folks. Thank you.
Thank you for supporting MS (if I heard correctly!), as a full time carer to a fine Gent 26 years progressive every little thing is huge...
Dear Anne and Steve,
First of all I wish you a very Good Friday and a beautiful morning over there. It’s so good to see that there are working professional carpenters and very well motivated volunteers are helping you to finish Arabella as planned and I have to say that they all deliver a good job so finally Arabella will look gorgeous. Willeke and I hope that all is going well with you guys and also on behalf of WIlleke I send you love from the Netherlands
Happy Friday, Dick and Willeke! More birds are singing but it’s still early days to say it’s spring. We are so grateful for our volunteers coming in a little while back for big pushes in the shop! Sending love from Massachusetts! -Anne
That burl looks like it could be fashioned into a beautiful handhold for a strategic location.
I was thinking a nice desk clock.
Good luck with the ride!
Nice Rando bike setup! Always loved riding up in the NorEast well from April thru October. :) Cool video on the boards and that weird piece of wood the swirls are amazing!
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Looks like a Van Gogh "Starry Night" scene in that white oak grain Steve shared.
Ben, such great background music. Nice job. Very enjoyable.
Thank you, Frank!
I said I would continue watching my weekly dose of boat while on holiday in New Zealand. I watched this one at the awesome airport in Doha, Qatar. Helped to pass some of the 14 hour layover! Jetlagged greetings from Auckland!
Neat!!
Reading the news on the MSM, would make a person think that everybody is a terrible person but that load of cherry proves otherwise. People are SOOOOO nice. Bless them.
Good on Ya Cindy!!!!
That Cherry looks amazing.
Great episode folks!☝☝As the Arabella comes together,so do some great people!🙂
Happy Friday 🎉 😁
Arabella is looking beautiful. What an incredible story she will carry
Thank you, Ian!
Good morning from tasmania Australia keep up the good work guys
Man I've been looking for a board stretcher for years! Thanks for the informative video, I'll be sharing this with the old guy from my first job who sent me to find the board stretcher.
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That white oak made a Van Gogh "Starry Night"! Might be from the same age, too...
Maybe!
Love it keep it up as always ❣️
What a fantastic community! Great episode, friends - keep up the amazing work!
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Steve, it was nice to see the fellows from Pennsylvania showing up with that load of cherry boards.
We live in northwestern Pennsylvania, some 460 miles west of Granby, still, I often consider that that's not to far away for a visit.
love young people that is trying to make a trade for themselves
that grow over piece would make a awsome clock for the ship cabin.
Way to go Cindy! I lost both my parents to cancer, and have done some bike ride fundraising (Dempsey Challenge), this is wonderful synchronicity. You have my support!
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Happy Friday, A2A crew!
Go, Cindy, go!
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Way to go Cindy! I'm sure that that I don't speak for myself when I say that this community will get behind your ride. Certainly such a good cause. Dana Farber can use all the help they can get. Make sure that there's a donation bucket at the boathouse so I can add to it next time I visit.
That’s so kind, Jim! Thank you.
Great Video !
Those circles remind me of a Van Gogh painting
Nice bike and rim brakes 😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Way to go Cindy!
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The weird piece of white oak could make a brace of black power pistols which is essential for fending off pirates at sea!
This is what it's all about!
Boy did that week go fast. Happy Friday from Normandy...richard
Happy Friday, Richard!
It actually took a day longer, since they accidentally posted on Thursday last week.
Cancer sucks as does MS. My sister has MS and it really takes a toll on my mom who retired early to give her the care she needs and can't get from the health care system.
Having to push hard for a launch date because of a disease has to be taking a toll on you Steve. We all know life is not fair but sometimes it is really unfair. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Thank you for sharing and we’re sending healing thoughts and hopes for your sister and strength for your mom.
Good Morning Granby!⛵️👍✌️
Happy Friday, Mel!
So funny, I've been using that board stretcher joke for 30 years, I'm glad the new generation got it !
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How is KP doing? I hope she is feeling better. The boat is looking great.
KP will be visiting at Live from the Boat Shed tonight! We do a monthly livestream for Patreon supporters $5/month and above and we hope to see you there!
Ooooh. Benchcrafted high vise, quarter sawn oak. That'll be double plus good.
Loved the video best of luck to Cindy when is she doing her marathon ride
A special thanks to my fellow supporters/viewers/fans of A2A who took the time and effort to either drive a load of timber to the project, to support via Patreon, or to volunteer in person. I am personally unable to, financially or physically.
To Cindy, thanks for your volunteering on site and for your charity work over the years. Both of my parents are fighting their own cancer battles right now. They divorced when I was 18 (I'm 52 now) and as you know, these battles put a financial hardship on the individuals and their families, regardless of insurance. Charities that support those individuals and research do so much to help, so a super big hug and thanks to you for your part in helping.
Steve, that oak "hump" piece might make some beautiful oar locks on the dinghy, if it's thick enough to split into two pieces (one for either side), just a thought.
I like the mechanical, plumbing and electrical done on boats.... Wood work is nice and you do good work just how much of cutting, glueing, screwing can one do.. Have a good weekend and be well..
A boat’s worth!
the board stretcher oh yeah very unique piece of equipment hard to find in a hardware store usually next to the joist expanders
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Good morning from Siesta Key Florida
Happy Friday, Bill!
Looks good.. Nice Video..
Thanks, Paul! 🙌
Thursday already!..... that last week went fast😂🤣🇻🇨
Hahaha
20:51 very cool I myself also did bike MS. What a great ride.
Cool! 🙌
Would make a beautiful mantle clock
5:50 It screams "CLOCK"
That burl piece looks like it good become a grab handle somewhere.
The curved and twisted oak can be used as grab handles