Could you line the duck hatch doors with that bit of drift wood. ? Even if it don’t fit perfect could look a bit funky ? It’s amazing what you have achieved. A very talented guy. Well done u.
Hi James we are sitting here watching vlog 165. love the music by the way. Gee how the roof takes shape with a coat of red oxide. We know the finished product is going to look fab. Wormwood is dangerous and is not completely got rid of will go through your boat. Care. Keith & Helen Melbourne Auzz.
I wish I could give you some clever suggestions, but I know nothing about boats, just enjoy seeing the progress and interesting gifts you receive from lovely people. Cheers!
Hi James , glad you can find some use for the parcels ! Only three toasties in four hours, I bet that the toaster will be very well used. The kids might like them too . Look up the other pan on their website for its many uses and all the easy dishes , sweet , savoury and, cakes etc Roof is looking good , take care #######
Really enjoy your daily updates, I have my own you tube and you often give me new ideas for my channel, really admire your daily grind and the daily output is awesome reflected by how fast your subscribers are increasing, one of the best I watch on you tube, thanks for your efforts its appreciated. Chris.
Great music and driving intro James. I like the red oxide look, I even thought you were getting carried away and doing the whole roof at one point. If there's woodworm in that wood get rid of it pronto, if it's ok why not just hang it on a wall as a decorative feature. Personally I'd test it's floating capability 😉
Ack, if it's got woodworm get it off the boat! Love the red on the roof, very smart, almost a shame to paint over it. I've learnt so much watching you vlog, thank you for sharing your journey.
It’s not driftwood but a waney edge board, a slice of a tree from a timber mill. Beech I think,Stabilise with coat of thin resin before doing anything. I would split down middle and use for rustic shelves.
The red oxide looks so good that I'm sure it's tempting to leave it as the final colour, which it could be. Only--DON'T! Red is as hot as painting it black, and that would be absolutely brutal in summer! Also, it might be a good idea to glue the solar panel mountings to pads, and then glue those assemblies to the roof. That way, you will likely have the option of not damaging the mountings themselves, while the pads will be more or less expendible, and easier to remove than the brackets if they wereglued directly.
Your dad's guitar playing is awesome. He is right up there with the likes of Hank Marvin and Duane Eddie. Is he actually a pro? Long may we have more of the same. Perhaps a CD of the music James built the narrowboat to. Some time ago you said you wanted to walk on the roof in locks. How are you going to do that with the solar panels in your planned position?
Driftwood: Shelfs, coasters, cutting bord, back board for a clock, slowpatrol sign, if there is enough cut it in to letters, doorstop, and If nothing works do like some one suggested... Kindling😜HA!
glad to see you made it back OK, I would put some straps on that pole for the router and Wi-Fi so the wind doesn’t damage your Internet cables. Just a suggestion. Keep up the good work.
🚘 Back to the Boatyard ....... 🎶 cruising 🎶 Times like that you wish you had the Merc! 🚘 Hoping against hope the piece of timber works~ some edging, even a nice piece of timber thru the centre as well, could solve the size problem ...... It would look stunning~
James, have you considered mounting the solar panel onto cross braces attached to the existing roof handrails? That would avoid making new holes in the roof either now or in the future. It might also give you more flexibility in being able to orientate them at a variable angle to improve efficiency.
Could u run metal straps from starboard hand rail to port handrail leaving plenty room access to hold on. Then attach panels onto straps. Not sure but a thought
A Saloon Table would look beautiful .... If the timber is not wide/long enough some nice timber round the edges (even thru the middle if nec) could work, and would protect the wood as you sit down🪑
Resin coated and make a shelf for sitting things on. Or use it for two or three shelves in the bathroom. Somewhere that shows off the live edge. Also if your mindful of the grease spillage, you could use your new cooker for Hamburgers.... Re-SPECT side note... they make a waffler, the same as your cooker. Waffles and fried chicken... YUMME
Looks like the spalting on that timber is rather advanced, possibly too far gone to use and clearly very soft on the sap wood. Spalted wood in itself is highly prized by woodworkers and turners but you have to catch the fungus before the wood decays too much. If you have any sign of worm at all which is different then ditch it straight away or burn it.
James, please use your safety glasses when using tools. Also, make sure you have enough room to walk down the top of the boat with the placement of your solar panels.
sorry, don't know what happened there - any West Systems resin. Then, if it is firm enough afterwards (there will be no fungus or woodworm problem) use it where it is useful and/or looks good.
I don't get it, only two bars? I thought the mast was intended to grab better signals to at least six bars (preferably maximum)? ;-) My first thought regarding the plank; with the door wood (or mahogany), build a sturdy frame to the outside dimensions you want the dinette table to be? Position and trace the outside edge of plank onto frame (from top), then carefully chisel out the plank outline so the frame is .125 higher than the plank. Mount the plank (temporarily) onto the frame from underneath to confirm fit (separate frame from plank). NOTE: If you want under table lighting, test fit lights and wire now. Complete frame by adding legs (2 or 4?), sanding, varnishing, etc... Reinstall plank and fill in .125 inset of plank with clear epoxy. To save time and effort, just mount it to a wall? ;-)
That was my first thought when it was unwrapped. Expensive way to deliver fire wood. The middle section might work if put through a thickness-er and make some nice chopping boards?
I haven't watched this video yet but you keep hinting that you'll apply a primer coat and leave it until you're ready to paint the boat properly. A quick Google search will tell you why this a very bad idea. Primer is extremely porous, so unless you undercoat soon after you will be worse off than you are now. Pay a bit extra, get it sandblasted (you'll save hours of hard graft) and even if you prime, undercoat and eventually apply the final coat yourself, the finish will be so much better. Primer only is a road towards disaster.
Was half expecting a Dave Angel style intro with that song playing 😄
Could you line the duck hatch doors with that bit of drift wood. ? Even if it don’t fit perfect could look a bit funky ? It’s amazing what you have achieved. A very talented guy. Well done u.
Hi James we are sitting here watching vlog 165. love the music by the way. Gee how the roof takes shape with a coat of red oxide. We know the finished product is going to look fab. Wormwood is dangerous and is not completely got rid of will go through your boat. Care. Keith & Helen Melbourne Auzz.
Lovely bit of Moonlight Shadow... :)
I wish I could give you some clever suggestions, but I know nothing about boats, just enjoy seeing the progress and interesting gifts you receive from lovely people. Cheers!
Spalded wood can be potted by a resin shop in a pressure can that draws the resin into the wood. Becomes very strong, heavy, and water proof!
Hi James , glad you can find some use for the parcels ! Only three toasties in four hours, I bet that the toaster will be very well used. The kids might like them too . Look up the other pan on their website for its many uses and all the easy dishes , sweet , savoury and, cakes etc Roof is looking good , take care #######
That lump of timber, varnished, or oiled up. Would make a lovely mounting for a nameplate on the boat!
Love the rendition of Mike olfield's moonlight shadow x
Nice to know you have your priorities right. The tea is protected at all times!
Love moonlight shadow!!!
Really enjoy your daily updates, I have my own you tube and you often give me new ideas for my channel, really admire your daily grind and the daily output is awesome reflected by how fast your subscribers are increasing, one of the best I watch on you tube, thanks for your efforts its appreciated. Chris.
Wow that’s a lovely comment !! I’m loving it which helps !!
Great music and driving intro James. I like the red oxide look, I even thought you were getting carried away and doing the whole roof at one point. If there's woodworm in that wood get rid of it pronto, if it's ok why not just hang it on a wall as a decorative feature. Personally I'd test it's floating capability 😉
That red oxide is really attractive--I know it's not meant as a final coat, but it looks good.
Top looks great!
Nice to see brew safety regs are being adhered to. 😉
Top Guitar playing as always. This Channel "Always Makes Me Smile" ;-)
Thanks, mate ... will you ‘come up and see me?’
@@richardpos1 Yep. The Boat is only a short "Hop and a Skip" from my QTH :-)
Am thinking a Seat by the tiller. well a ledge. Maybe.
Ack, if it's got woodworm get it off the boat! Love the red on the roof, very smart, almost a shame to paint over it.
I've learnt so much watching you vlog, thank you for sharing your journey.
love the red!
It’s not driftwood but a waney edge board, a slice of a tree from a timber mill. Beech I think,Stabilise with coat of thin resin before doing anything. I would split down middle and use for rustic shelves.
Hey - it’s spalted oak and covered in worm. I’ll trim the crap away and see what I’m left with !!
I would have loved to have seen James set up a Chinese router , I bet there was loads of top quality swearing involved lol
Was hoping that was a surfboard with a sail for ultimate lolz. If it has active woodworm then you need to get it off the boat asap
The red oxide looks so good that I'm sure it's tempting to leave it as the final colour, which it could be. Only--DON'T! Red is as hot as painting it black, and that would be absolutely brutal in summer!
Also, it might be a good idea to glue the solar panel mountings to pads, and then glue those assemblies to the roof. That way, you will likely have the option of not damaging the mountings themselves, while the pads will be more or less expendible, and easier to remove than the brackets if they wereglued directly.
Your dad's guitar playing is awesome. He is right up there with the likes of Hank Marvin and Duane Eddie. Is he actually a pro? Long may we have more of the same. Perhaps a CD of the music James built the narrowboat to. Some time ago you said you wanted to walk on the roof in locks. How are you going to do that with the solar panels in your planned position?
Thanks again, Chris ... no, not a pro - just a wannabe guitar hero!
Driftwood:
Shelfs, coasters, cutting bord, back board for a clock, slowpatrol sign, if there is enough cut it in to letters, doorstop, and If nothing works do like some one suggested... Kindling😜HA!
Nice job on the roof 👍🏻
The spalted wood can be very nice...if the spalt is to far along you can saturate it with resin.
glad to see you made it back OK, I would put some straps on that pole for the router and Wi-Fi so the wind doesn’t damage your Internet cables. Just a suggestion. Keep up the good work.
4 hours, 3 toasties.....Top Man 👍👍
I bet that lovely boat next to you loves all that dust lol !!
🚘 Back to the Boatyard ....... 🎶 cruising 🎶 Times like that you wish you had the Merc! 🚘
Hoping against hope the piece of timber works~ some edging, even a nice piece of timber thru the centre as well, could solve the size problem ......
It would look stunning~
A desk is a great idea, it will need a few layers of something to seal it. I have confidence you will make something beautiful from it.
James, have you considered mounting the solar panel onto cross braces attached to the existing roof handrails? That would avoid making new holes in the roof either now or in the future. It might also give you more flexibility in being able to orientate them at a variable angle to improve efficiency.
Could u run metal straps from starboard hand rail to port handrail leaving plenty room access to hold on. Then attach panels onto straps. Not sure but a thought
The driftwood can be split in two pieces and put a blue resin down the splits and there’s your table. Google it and check them out, they’re beautiful.
The blue-resin colour will match the blue and red on the stove tiles.......
Look at Manor wood you tube channel it might give you some idea hope this helps.
Make a table with the wood and mould with resin
A Saloon Table would look beautiful .... If the timber is not wide/long enough some nice timber round the edges (even thru the middle if nec) could work, and would protect the wood as you sit down🪑
OOOO you got your director's chair! Dude! Looks good in red, finish the roof out.
Resin coated and make a shelf for sitting things on. Or use it for two or three shelves in the bathroom. Somewhere that shows off the live edge.
Also if your mindful of the grease spillage, you could use your new cooker for Hamburgers.... Re-SPECT
side note... they make a waffler, the same as your cooker. Waffles and fried chicken... YUMME
Looks like the spalting on that timber is rather advanced, possibly too far gone to use and clearly very soft on the sap wood. Spalted wood in itself is highly prized by woodworkers and turners but you have to catch the fungus before the wood decays too much. If you have any sign of worm at all which is different then ditch it straight away or burn it.
Not live woodworm I hope because the first bit of warmth and they will be out of there and infesting everything else wooden within their reach!
Nothing like a lick of paint even if red oxide
could try and cover it in a acrylic mold and make a table that way.
James, please use your safety glasses when using tools. Also, make sure you have enough room to walk down the top of the boat with the placement of your solar panels.
Sink it into a framed table. Float with epoxy.
Looking good James. How is narrow boat hands getting along? Fast moving down the canal I see
I would treat the driftwood with several coats (a one litre can) of a good two part clear epoxy - any
sorry, don't know what happened there - any West Systems resin. Then, if it is firm enough afterwards (there will be no fungus or woodworm problem) use it where it is useful and/or looks good.
I don't get it, only two bars?
I thought the mast was intended to grab better signals to at least six bars (preferably maximum)? ;-)
My first thought regarding the plank; with the door wood (or mahogany), build a sturdy frame to the outside dimensions you want the dinette table to be?
Position and trace the outside edge of plank onto frame (from top), then carefully chisel out the plank outline so the frame is .125 higher than the plank.
Mount the plank (temporarily) onto the frame from underneath to confirm fit (separate frame from plank).
NOTE: If you want under table lighting, test fit lights and wire now.
Complete frame by adding legs (2 or 4?), sanding, varnishing, etc...
Reinstall plank and fill in .125 inset of plank with clear epoxy.
To save time and effort, just mount it to a wall? ;-)
Epoxy table project? It’s gotta be from Carol.
The sandwich toaster is cool. Stupid people in the US call it a pudgy pie maker.
good keep up the vids
Is it balsa?
Best use for that lump of wood is kindling...
Check your TH-cam gmail account. ;o)
Is that you or your dad playing the music James?
What happened to your shows.
Those solar panels looks a wee bit tiny for your purpose.
I’m sorry to say but the wood I rotten 😫
That was my first thought when it was unwrapped. Expensive way to deliver fire wood.
The middle section might work if put through a thickness-er and make some nice chopping boards?
@@chazzyb8660 I agree ☝️
Yeah, the broken piece sounded awfully soft~
James .. search youtube for RIDGEMONKEY lots and lots of recipes and ways to cook .. 😉😉
I haven't watched this video yet but you keep hinting that you'll apply a primer coat and leave it until you're ready to paint the boat properly. A quick Google search will tell you why this a very bad idea. Primer is extremely porous, so unless you undercoat soon after you will be worse off than you are now. Pay a bit extra, get it sandblasted (you'll save hours of hard graft) and even if you prime, undercoat and eventually apply the final coat yourself, the finish will be so much better. Primer only is a road towards disaster.
Moonlight Shadow meets Come up and see me :)
Change the slow spelling on the road