Cinematography shout out: Of course I am here to watch ALL the boat building awesomeness, but I wanted to leave a quick word to say how awesome the relatively new "focus shots" are - those closeups of sawdust, flowers, grass, and in this episode - the field with thunderheads in the distance... all while the soundtrack of buzzing saws and hammering goes on. Those are beautiful shots, and they give the viewer a real sense of intimacy with the place, and with the time that's passing as all this incredible work goes on, and of course the natural beauty of the spot where it's all going down. Thanks Alix for those shots.
I hope that your volunteers have to sign a very clear and very legal injury waiver. I also hope that the volunteer running the cutting wheel right in his face with no eye protection didn’t sustain an eye injury. He had them on for second. That’s extremely dangerous. Sheer plank??!! That’s incredible!! You have cool me so far!
13:25 Steve and Alix dressed as sibblings :D This was exceptionally good editing! Realy great to let the meaterial speak for itself, when it is strong enough! Thanks a lot for this, Ben!
It would be awesome if Lou. From tips from a shipwright could help finish your boat. Since he is the reason I got hooked on all these wooden boat u tube videos. It’s been great.
Ben, your audio mixing on this one is great! In the run up to the storm, I loved the constant "tap-tap-tap", with the sound of the approaching rain and thunder, and the power planer over all of it. With headphones, I'm there!
I think it's absolutely ingenious how the sound for a scene transitions just a few seconds before the visual transition. It makes for a more uninterrupted flow of the whole video. It's these small details that make the production quality on this channel so unbelievably good.
I pause to think if Noah was this particular in the construction of his boat. This construction of Arabella is a pure symphony of all hands coming together in something rather beautiful. Thanks Ben
I always notice how nice your tools are Steve, I get the impression you're a bit of a collector (and user!). Especially jealous of that adze and that bronze bodied #4 you have.
Steve after years in the desert I can tell you are better off and cooler with a loose fitting shirt and wide brimmed hat. Keep the sun off your skin you will stay cooler.
Nice video its slowly taking shape. Steve some advice from an Aussie if your struggling with heat in the sun wear a light long sleeved shirt and a wide brim hat. Keep the sun off you.
Thousands and thousands of hours of high-skilled and careful and intelligent and passionate labor are going in to this project.... It is really something else! :)
I'm looking at the high heat and thinking, I hope you've got additional fire safety sorted out. Like big water buckets everywhere and extinguishers and so on.
Its how Noah started out building the Arch when the incredible rains came but now it stopped and its just hot and humid now. Great work you are all doing . Love the craftsmanship and creativity
Feedback, in case others are having this experience: it was tough for me to follow this one, given the number of team on the job and the lack of reminders of which task is what. Typically there is context-setting commentary and/or educational breaks throughout. Despite that, really grateful for the 30+ minutes of Arabella time. Great progress!
I agree. This seemed to be a set of clips with little to no explanations or bits of music. Forgive me but it seemed like the same planking video we have already seen. There has to be other aspects of the build that are worth talking about. I know some people like this kind of video but it was a touch bland. I do however appreciate the work they are doing.
Disagree - I know nothing of building a wooden boat, but it was pretty clear where the strake needed to be. Maybe it needed a diagram and word of explanation near the start; but for me, one of the great things about these videos is being spared some commentator explaining everything. Maybe a few additional snippets of information in a voice-over would be of interest: "The sheer strake is the topmost line of planking, level with the deck, and on top of that sits the gunwale." - or whatever. (Soryy if that's not accurate!)
I think that this was meant to be a “come along with us” type video. There have been many instructional videos and yes, this is another that features planking. It’s what they are doing.
I am a longtime fan and it was still interesting to me although not as entertaining as usual. It did give the would-be boat builder a lot of insight as to all the menial tasks involved with a project like this. Sorting timber, laborious trimming, fairing , and sanding. One thing that stood out to me was one wrong move or moment or inattention with that adze and you’re either injured or disgusted. Hard to work by eye on something that size. Fair warning to dreamers of building a boat and sailing off into the sunset.
To all Arabellas acorns. 👍👌👏 Very well done again and as always (work and video). Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all of you.
I saw one of those wicked big deer flies land on a board. We used to call them a Quarter Pounder because they would literally take a chunk of meat out of you. One thing I don’t miss since I left Vermont and moved west.
Never in a million years would I think a project would take so long. But seeing the amount of detail that goes into a build, my God you guys are amazing. When you sail I want to meet you in the Port City if possible.
Even if you can only throw these guys a few bucks a month, it still all will help them with this project, which in my book is one of the coolest things being done.
Unexpected suprise. My daughters were watching a movie so I put the subtitles on. Every time a power tool was used it popped up as either music or applause, couldn't be more appropriate.
A really good video this week. It’s great to see some progress and volunteers to come help out. I agree with other comments about the desire to hear more commentary in regards to what you are doing and why. My wife watches with me and always asks questions. I have to pause or rewind to help her understand. Lol. So it’s nice when the task and its purpose is explained a little.
I love it when I’ve had a few distractions and Friday creeps up on me, unnoticed. Nothing like an unexpected episode of Arabella to brighten your day. I too thought the format was different, but it did not diminish my enjoyment, I could watch these guys trimming their toe nails and it would be still be fascinating. Did miss Akiva though.
Living in the NW our boats were all made with oak ribs, keels, stems, and cedar planking. I enjoyed watching this episode with the rain on cedar. It’s home to me. The best to all on this day.
Great video. Worth 30 min of my time. Nice, no muzak overlays. Nice, no jumping from clip to clip, like a spasmodic music video. We are checking in to see how the boys and the boat are coming along. A lot of us have a big, time investment. We enjoy the real sounds and sights of the project. I've been watching since the beginning, I care more about the project and the characters then having some muzak, fast paced schizoid montage thrown at me eyeballs. Thank you.
I recently started viewing this channel (2 weeks to catch up).Man you guys are insane (😎) great craftsmanship and attention to detail. I build fiberglass fishing boats for Seahunter so I know how much work 1 boat takes. Keep up the great work Steve 💪 your dream will come true (Finishing Arabella). The rate your going shes going to be beautiful flawless and honestly priceless. I can't wait to she her on her maiden voyage
Been watching since the beginning. It seems as if Steve is shrinking away. Amazing project, woodworking skills, Problem solving skills, determination to turn a dream into reality.
I totally feel you on heat Steve! I am not a fan at all. I always say I can dress for cold but I can't undress for heat. It has been unseasonably cool here in MI. Hoping we can send it your way. Btw, you guys do amazing work and love the Friday videos every week. Thank you for sharing this journey and glad that you have so many that can support you guys. Cheers
Every time the subject of oak planking comes up it brings to mind a scene from "Captain and Commander" where the cannon balls just bounced off the oak planked ship.
24:03 showing no respect for your fans. Lol. Great video that is indicative of the labor intensive side of boat building. Not all just a romantic and glamorous endeavor but real sweat equity.
Nice summer storm guys, made a nice feature. Clamp divots can often be removed with a little steam. One of those little domestic steam cleaners will lift the grain back to a point where you can sand back and get a reasonable finish.
Always a satisfying watch ❤ I love how there was So much "power tooling" in the first 98% of the episode and it ended with the bit brace and a brush of the hand.
You guys are great woodworkers. I'm sure that the finished boat will be great. But I'm already on Social Security and would like to see this under sail before I die.
thank goodness the light that fell into a pile of wood chips was LED. I had a Halogen light catch my shop floor on fire once from exactly that. That's one thing I will never miss.
Coffee and Arabella! Must be Friday! I agree a wet rag or sponge over hammer marks and clamp marks helps swell the dents back to close to original. You still have tons of fairing to do on the outside before it's treated and painted. Those marks will be worked out in a little while. Can't wait till corking starts. Thanks for another great Friday morning. The Tally Ho had so much sanding to do on the outside before she was painted. Longboard sanding?
I’m speechless at the amount of craftsmanship that goes into building this boat. She will take you on a never ending journey. May God Bless your travels.
Great video! Ben, your filming and editing skills are exceptional. Well done! Steve, Alix and crew... love your attention to detail and skilled craftsmanship. Arabella is an elegant lady and your diligence will pay off with sturdy seaworthiness once she's in the water. I feel compelled to echo the safety comments left by others. Please wear ear and eye protection when using power tools. Please. An eye injury or permanent hearing loss will definitely put a damper on your mission to get Arabella to the water. Good luck and God speed to you all. Cheers!
Cinematography shout out: Of course I am here to watch ALL the boat building awesomeness, but I wanted to leave a quick word to say how awesome the relatively new "focus shots" are - those closeups of sawdust, flowers, grass, and in this episode - the field with thunderheads in the distance... all while the soundtrack of buzzing saws and hammering goes on. Those are beautiful shots, and they give the viewer a real sense of intimacy with the place, and with the time that's passing as all this incredible work goes on, and of course the natural beauty of the spot where it's all going down. Thanks Alix for those shots.
I hope that your volunteers have to sign a very clear and very legal injury waiver. I also hope that the volunteer running the cutting wheel right in his face with no eye protection didn’t sustain an eye injury. He had them on for second. That’s extremely dangerous. Sheer plank??!! That’s incredible!! You have cool me so far!
13:25 Steve and Alix dressed as sibblings :D This was exceptionally good editing! Realy great to let the meaterial speak for itself, when it is strong enough! Thanks a lot for this, Ben!
It would be awesome if Lou. From tips from a shipwright could help finish your boat. Since he is the reason I got hooked on all these wooden boat u tube videos. It’s been great.
Guys, the visual storytelling in this episode was amazing. Well done.
Thanks so much and thanks for watching.
Such a departure from the rest of the series. I felt a mild tension in the air. nothing bad, actually awesome. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Thanks for that, Scotty.
Loved the slightly longer episode, I always find it’s over so quickly, but I think that’s because I enjoy it so much. Thanks so much guys!
Ben, your audio mixing on this one is great! In the run up to the storm, I loved the constant "tap-tap-tap", with the sound of the approaching rain and thunder, and the power planer over all of it. With headphones, I'm there!
I think it's absolutely ingenious how the sound for a scene transitions just a few seconds before the visual transition. It makes for a more uninterrupted flow of the whole video. It's these small details that make the production quality on this channel so unbelievably good.
It's kinda nice seeing water under Arabella
I pause to think if Noah was this particular in the construction of his boat. This construction of Arabella is a pure symphony of all hands coming together in something rather beautiful. Thanks Ben
I always notice how nice your tools are Steve, I get the impression you're a bit of a collector (and user!). Especially jealous of that adze and that bronze bodied #4 you have.
I love hard work ... I could watch it all day.
Hahah
I could sleep beside it for hours.
Steve after years in the desert I can tell you are better off and cooler with a loose fitting shirt and wide brimmed hat. Keep the sun off your skin you will stay cooler.
To trust others to work on a boat,, your boat,, takes a big heart!
Nice video its slowly taking shape. Steve some advice from an Aussie if your struggling with heat in the sun wear a light long sleeved shirt and a wide brim hat. Keep the sun off you.
Thousands and thousands of hours of high-skilled and careful and intelligent and passionate labor are going in to this project.... It is really something else! :)
All this is fine but breathlessly waiting for the next mast work.
Great work it's amazing how Arabella is taking shape the team is doing a great job. Thanks Mark Dutka
Thanks, Mark! Happy Friday.
Wearing my A to A t shirt while watching the video. One of many shirts!
Thanks for your support!
I'm looking at the high heat and thinking, I hope you've got additional fire safety sorted out. Like big water buckets everywhere and extinguishers and so on.
Its how Noah started out building the Arch when the incredible rains came but now it stopped and its just hot and humid now. Great work you are all doing . Love the craftsmanship and creativity
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! It's hard to believe all of the progress over the last few months. Keep up the awesome work!
Man... she's looking so pretty this morning. You folks should be so proud
There was video in this episode, but you can tell it was all about the audio composition. Well done, Ben!
Wow so much work 2 teams inside and outside of the boat
Looking good guys.
Feedback, in case others are having this experience: it was tough for me to follow this one, given the number of team on the job and the lack of reminders of which task is what. Typically there is context-setting commentary and/or educational breaks throughout.
Despite that, really grateful for the 30+ minutes of Arabella time. Great progress!
I agree. This seemed to be a set of clips with little to no explanations or bits of music. Forgive me but it seemed like the same planking video we have already seen. There has to be other aspects of the build that are worth talking about. I know some people like this kind of video but it was a touch bland. I do however appreciate the work they are doing.
Disagree - I know nothing of building a wooden boat, but it was pretty clear where the strake needed to be. Maybe it needed a diagram and word of explanation near the start; but for me, one of the great things about these videos is being spared some commentator explaining everything. Maybe a few additional snippets of information in a voice-over would be of interest: "The sheer strake is the topmost line of planking, level with the deck, and on top of that sits the gunwale." - or whatever. (Soryy if that's not accurate!)
I think that this was meant to be a “come along with us” type video. There have been many instructional videos and yes, this is another that features planking. It’s what they are doing.
I agree with this comment
I am a longtime fan and it was still interesting to me although not as entertaining as usual. It did give the would-be boat builder a lot of insight as to all the menial tasks involved with a project like this. Sorting timber, laborious trimming, fairing , and sanding. One thing that stood out to me was one wrong move or moment or inattention with that adze and you’re either injured or disgusted. Hard to work by eye on something that size. Fair warning to dreamers of building a boat and sailing off into the sunset.
To all Arabellas acorns.
👍👌👏 Very well done again and as always (work and video). Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health to all of you.
I Really like the bit of Art work on the Port? Aft bilge stringers.👍👍👍
You guys are so cosmically blessed ! If today you had to go out and buy this quality lumber , this would be a 10 million dollar boat !
Generationally blessed… it’s Steve’s family farm, and the wood on it definitely has made this possible.
Your helpers are awesome.
THEY ARE!
cool, the first glimpse of water under her keel (at 10:40) :)
I saw one of those wicked big deer flies land on a board. We used to call them a Quarter Pounder because they would literally take a chunk of meat out of you. One thing I don’t miss since I left Vermont and moved west.
It seems somehow significant to see the lowly spokeshave involved in finishing such a massive project
Alix, camera positions in this video are just great! Kudos!
A boat is a seed, carrying life to new places
What a thought, Steven. Thanks for watching.
Good morning Akiva and Crew :-)
Another half hour of Arabella joy.
I missed the commentary and Ben's music. However, this is how some like it and that is fine with me once and a while. She is looking great!!!
Great scene selection and editing. Good job.
Hi and welcome to the slingshot channel
Never in a million years would I think a project would take so long. But seeing the amount of detail that goes into a build, my God you guys are amazing. When you sail I want to meet you in the Port City if possible.
Hey thanks for that invitation and for watching, Pete!
Even if you can only throw these guys a few bucks a month, it still all will help them with this project, which in my book is one of the coolest things being done.
Thanks for that, Drawn. That’s a very nice thing to say.
Unexpected suprise. My daughters were watching a movie so I put the subtitles on. Every time a power tool was used it popped up as either music or applause, couldn't be more appropriate.
Loved that short time-lapse at the end... a little bit of chiselling, then clamping the end of the plank right in! Cool angle! Cool Time-Lapse!
A really good video this week. It’s great to see some progress and volunteers to come help out. I agree with other comments about the desire to hear more commentary in regards to what you are doing and why. My wife watches with me and always asks questions. I have to pause or rewind to help her understand. Lol. So it’s nice when the task and its purpose is explained a little.
I always just assumed (no idea why, exactly) that it was "shear". You learn something new every day.
I love it when I’ve had a few distractions and Friday creeps up on me, unnoticed. Nothing like an unexpected episode of Arabella to brighten your day. I too thought the format was different, but it did not diminish my enjoyment, I could watch these guys trimming their toe nails and it would be still be fascinating. Did miss Akiva though.
From Akiva: ♥️🐾♥️
Bravo l'homme à tout faire 👍👍👍👍🍾🍾🍾
Living in the NW our boats were all made with oak ribs, keels, stems, and cedar planking. I enjoyed watching this episode with the rain on cedar. It’s home to me. The best to all on this day.
Great video. Worth 30 min of my time. Nice, no muzak overlays. Nice, no jumping from clip to clip, like a spasmodic music video. We are checking in to see how the boys and the boat are coming along. A lot of us have a big, time investment. We enjoy the real sounds and sights of the project.
I've been watching since the beginning, I care more about the project and the characters then having some muzak, fast paced schizoid montage thrown at me eyeballs. Thank you.
Thanks for saying this, we appreciate it.
Awesome productivity in this one. Buzzing with activity.
The process continues to be amazing. There are no shortcuts. 👍👍
I recently started viewing this channel (2 weeks to catch up).Man you guys are insane (😎) great craftsmanship and attention to detail. I build fiberglass fishing boats for Seahunter so I know how much work 1 boat takes. Keep up the great work Steve 💪 your dream will come true (Finishing Arabella). The rate your going shes going to be beautiful flawless and honestly priceless. I can't wait to she her on her maiden voyage
That means a lot Michael, thanks so much for watching.
Been watching since the beginning. It seems as if Steve is shrinking away. Amazing project, woodworking skills, Problem solving skills, determination to turn a dream into reality.
I totally feel you on heat Steve! I am not a fan at all. I always say I can dress for cold but I can't undress for heat. It has been unseasonably cool here in MI. Hoping we can send it your way. Btw, you guys do amazing work and love the Friday videos every week. Thank you for sharing this journey and glad that you have so many that can support you guys. Cheers
Looks like a boat! I remember when you were pouring the keel years ago amazing work
Every time the subject of oak planking comes up it brings to mind a scene from "Captain and Commander" where the cannon balls just bounced off the oak planked ship.
Most of those were double-planked with each layer inches and inches thick.
24:03 showing no respect for your fans. Lol. Great video that is indicative of the labor intensive side of boat building. Not all just a romantic and glamorous endeavor but real sweat equity.
Agree! I felt personally attacked by that move.
funny
watched it 3 times cant see what your talking about
@@battleboat2487 a fan was knocked over
Love watching such an ancient tool being used. to use it well does take skill, practice and endurance.
Did you mean the adze or the spokeshave?
@@rogerstone3068 adze been around since the stone age
Very nice episode with less explaining and catching some atmosphere. Well done!
Great video of a bunch of blokes making a reaaally tricky task look easy. Love your work.
Great video of great progress. The love is shining through!
This was an excellent piece of content. I really enjoyed watching the "men at work" scenes. Oh, yeah....where's Akiva?
Nice summer storm guys, made a nice feature. Clamp divots can often be removed with a little steam. One of those little domestic steam cleaners will lift the grain back to a point where you can sand back and get a reasonable finish.
Great tip!
Nice progress and good editing. Thanks.
Happy Arabella day everyone!
Brilliant guys, well done, thanks for my fix i'll see you next Friday .
28:50 - I never saw a spoke shave used that way, that's really cool
great camera work, i felt like i was in the boat working with the guys
Always a satisfying watch ❤ I love how there was So much "power tooling" in the first 98% of the episode and it ended with the bit brace and a brush of the hand.
You guys are great woodworkers. I'm sure that the finished boat will be great. But I'm already on Social Security and would like to see this under sail before I die.
Another grand show. Thank you
I always hit the like button
That’s kind of you, Clyde.
I miss the original music at the intro also. And Akiva howling.
Yeah, same. I feel like its a progressive PBS coffee shop presentation. Oh well lol
Not a fan of the new format. Just clips of folks working in a row. No one talks anymore?
So many episodes. So little progress. Can’t slow the ebegging train. Nigerians right here
@@johngarza124 ???? Little progress????
He was lip syncing.
thank goodness the light that fell into a pile of wood chips was LED. I had a Halogen light catch my shop floor on fire once from exactly that. That's one thing I will never miss.
You guys are awesome. Inspiring and your videos are a weekly treat. Would like to shake your hand one day. Just became a Patreon supporter.
Shucks, JT, thank you very much.
I'm late to the show this Friday. It was well worth the wait!
Happy Friday, Bill!
Wonderful documenting filming and editing .
Good show.. well done.
16.37 "If you got the curves, baby I've got the angles." That's a beautifully shaped hull right there! 😉
Good morning from southwest Florida
Love the show but one thing is missing!! Some friendly banter and humour! I just see a very serious atmosphere! Lighten up! Best regards
They’re tenth generation New Englanders; don’t hold your breath.😁
We’re not likely to talk when there’s nothing to say for the very sake of talking. We’re glad you’re watching.
Looking awesome!
Just sitting down with my soup, Well timed!
You work so hard, always impressed.
11:11 The master of the adze!
Akiva is wondering when you will ever be done with his floating dog house. lol
wow, she's really coming together!
Well done
Well done, indeed!
Forty days and forty nights !
Great format this week. More please : )
Coffee and Arabella! Must be Friday! I agree a wet rag or sponge over hammer marks and clamp marks helps swell the dents back to close to original. You still have tons of fairing to do on the outside before it's treated and painted. Those marks will be worked out in a little while. Can't wait till corking starts. Thanks for another great Friday morning. The Tally Ho had so much sanding to do on the outside before she was painted. Longboard sanding?
We don’t need to (and it doesn’t make sense to) fair right away. We’ll get to sanding soon enough.
I guess it's red shirt and beige shorts day at the Arabella house.
good progress
Awesome video! The rotex edge protector would be ideal in that situation 👌
This is exactly the weather we had here in my area of Japan today.
Rainy season has hit Sendai. But will go out for a sail on Sunday anyway
Stormy with a chance of wood shavings? :)
I’m speechless at the amount of craftsmanship that goes into building this boat. She will take you on a never ending journey. May God Bless your travels.
Keep yourself hydrated and take breaks as need. 👍🥵
Solid advice, Sonny. Thanks for watching.
Great video! Ben, your filming and editing skills are exceptional. Well done! Steve, Alix and crew... love your attention to detail and skilled craftsmanship. Arabella is an elegant lady and your diligence will pay off with sturdy seaworthiness once she's in the water. I feel compelled to echo the safety comments left by others. Please wear ear and eye protection when using power tools. Please. An eye injury or permanent hearing loss will definitely put a damper on your mission to get Arabella to the water. Good luck and God speed to you all. Cheers!
Was Ben filming?? It kinda sounded like Alex??🤷🏽♂️