Just about the time I wonder, “Why is Lou doing that?,” BAM! You show us why you did it! The thoughtful guard details really fit the form follows function rule, and then they look great, too.
Hey Lou, I have the perfect tool for that stem head job. It's called a Kutzall Shaping disc. It goes on a 4½" angle grinder and it would do that whole job in two minutes with no handsaw needed. Once you try one, that chainsaw will start collecting dust!
The thought that goes into each step of the construction is amazing and obviously well worth the energy consumed by Lou's "not so little gray cells" as he orchestrates the construction of this boat! Truly fantastic.
Who would have thought a number 5 plane had a heart beat and a soul. It seems to be the same with every tool Lou picks up, they are his friends and you can see the love and respect he has for them. That's the difference between a tradesman and craftsman. It is so satisfying to watch such skill, precision and patience in a world that is all rip,tear and bust! I can not wait for the next installment, the forward breast hook and aft knees will be works of art. Cheers Lou
6:50 - You can buy special wood carving disks for an angle grinder. And they offer more near work hand control than one can get from a long chain saw blade. One could also muscle and sweat and a hand rasp --- I use a rasp a lot for roughing out such smaller curved areas. Hope this helps.
She’s coming along fine Lou, it’s getting bittersweet now it’s near ending but I just can’t wait for your uploads of ORCA now hopefully not too much longer, best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪
Lou, check out some of the wood carving carbide discs for 4 1/2" electric grinder. Very controllable, if you get the right one. Don't get the one with chainsaw teeth.
Have used the discs quite a bit George and Leon Close. I'm guessing Lou doesn't like the amount of sanding type dust blowing around in the shop. I'm that way myself, try to keep the sanding to a minimum, only as needed. I do agree though, the discs are quick and pretty easy to control. Was about to post another method here and thought better of it online. Not for the amateur.
V bottom skiff is looking awesome. Love how you take that little Ryobi monster to the boat and play it like a Strata -various. From the skill saw to the chain saw, I now know a master of both. Thank you Lou.
I remember what the last breast hook looked like. This one is going to be fantastic. Thank you Lou for all of the beauty you put into your boats. Have a great week ahead.
My biggest regret is that I'll never get to meet you in person or have the privilege to give you a hand for a few days -- not because I'm any good, but simply to be right there to see a master shipwright at work up close and personal. Stunning work, Lou! And that's an admirer's opinion.
You’ve a deft hand with that chainsaw! One of those carving discs, or if I didn’t have one of those, perhaps a rasp could have shaped the top of the stem.
For those types of jobs I use the front roller of my belt sander, with a really coarse belt. Removes a lot of material quickly, but easy to control. And it leaves a ready to finish surface.
This is your creation I can only trust your expertise in creating this amazing craft I think this has to be one of the strongest built work boats I've seen built on TH-cam
Fascinating watching this channel vs The Art of Boatbuilding and some other channels. Everything here is super pragmatic & skill whereas others are going for detail & perfectionism.
I think it's one of my favourite aspects of Lou and Tips from a Shipwright. Practical approaches to tools and materials but also an eye for beautiful forms and shapes. It's a combo that very much reminds me of my dad and men of his era.
@@Lanxe I love watching both approaches. It's all skill & knowledge but the contrast just amuses me - one channel is "I cast a special tool out of bronze to hand cut this shape" and the other is all "Chainsaw is way easier than doing this crap by hand".
Chainsaws are great for 1/4 inch no problem accuracy. I remember getting my first chainsaw and taking it to Snow and Smell. Our wee small school's version of Show & Tell which was changed to Chip n Saw for my 12th birthday. The first question came from our teacher, the Grand Poobah. Start it in one pull? In 5 months a movie situated in Texas would cause chainsaws to be feared whenever someone's holding a wide open screaming chainsaw over their head while chasing after you. Chainsaws were removed from our school's personal accoutrements accepted list. One Dad helped narrow down the culprit. He fired up his old Homelite and ran towards the parents watching Sport's Day. It was either Mrs. Jake, what the hell are you looking at this here time or the woman with the double bit axe Jake was oogling over as she did stumbled to choose the right F150 getaway pickup.
ORCA is right around the corner and yes we will be looking for additional help, send an email to tipsfromashipwright@gmail.com if you’re interested in joining team!
absolutely love watching you build boats for carving and shaping wood you should look at Arbortech tools they have different blades and ball you put on your angle grinder
Lou have you ever thought of using a sanding disc for your grinder instead of the electric chainsaw on the stemhead? They come in 40, 60, 80,100 and 120 grits and would make that concave cut much easier...
You ever try a coarse sanding disk on an angle grinder for sculpting out radiuses? Or for general sanding. Yes it is dusty but clamp a shop vac hose near and it'll catch most of it.
Lou, have you ever considered a sculpting disc on an angle grinder for the work on the stem head? Just a thought, seems you might have a little more control than with the chainsaw
There are several different types of special tools for angle grinders that you can use to power carve wood. But they are not cheap. So if you can do the same once in a lifetime job with a chainsaw it is not worth to buy one of those carving discs. But such a power carving tool would be perfect for a job like this.
@@RambozoClown I was not aware that they are that cheap these days. But there are several different types and brands, so that might explain the difference in costs. And it has been a while since I looked into that.
@@insAneTunA With HF it's hit and miss on what's good and not. I got one of these to try where I had to grind back asphalt roofing with embedded gravel, metal drip flashing, and wood with nails in it. I was skeptical, but the disc powered right through everything no problem.
The wood sculpting guys have discs of chainsaw chain that go on angle grinders. Also there are carbide abrasive discs for grinders that are great for sculpting hard things like laminated stock. You sure get your money's worth out of that electric plane.
Lou, do you ever just carve something with the chainsaw for the fun of it? Just wondering, because you have such a gentle touch with it. Nice "rough" curve you did there. I've known guys that couldn't get a curve that good with gouges and a mallet. Great job, "Deep Vee" is coming along beautifully. She's going to be another beautiful boat.
Hey Lou - no idea what they are sold as in the US - search for carving discs - there are some really useful tools out there for what you achieved with the chainsaw - they work really well! (you knew that, right!)
There’s an attachment for an angle grinder that’s designed to “carve” wood. I’ve seen it in action being used by wood carvers and “furniture” makers in Asia.
Hi Lou! I live in Sweden and have a open, seven meter wooden double ender. Under the keelplank I have a 60 mm wide, and 3 mm thick flat keel iron...This time stainless. This band goes all the way up to the top of the bow, although it gets narrower and narrower when it comes over the waterline. Anyway, do you use keel band?? Mine have helped immensely, since wood aint so strong across as it is lenghtwise,and this keelband takes the brunt, when touching the beach or strand...
I think an angle grinder with a shaping disk would have given a little better control, but you know your way around a chain saw, to use the tool you know.
I like to think I'm good, building homes, tile showers etc. Then I watch Lou and get back to reality. Great stuff Lou! Thanks.
Just about the time I wonder, “Why is Lou doing that?,” BAM! You show us why you did it! The thoughtful guard details really fit the form follows function rule, and then they look great, too.
“When electric power came out” is the most hardcore thing I’ve heard on a craft/building channel. Lou you are a titan. Thanks for sharing this work.
It did change the game but working with your hands is still fun
Hey Lou, I have the perfect tool for that stem head job. It's called a Kutzall Shaping disc. It goes on a 4½" angle grinder and it would do that whole job in two minutes with no handsaw needed. Once you try one, that chainsaw will start collecting dust!
The thought that goes into each step of the construction is amazing and obviously well worth the energy consumed by Lou's "not so little gray cells" as he orchestrates the construction of this boat! Truly fantastic.
Who would have thought a number 5 plane had a heart beat and a soul. It seems to be the same with every tool Lou picks up, they are his friends and you can see the love and respect he has for them. That's the difference between a tradesman and craftsman. It is so satisfying to watch such skill, precision and patience in a world that is all rip,tear and bust! I can not wait for the next installment, the forward breast hook and aft knees will be works of art. Cheers Lou
Thanks Brad, we do love the tools don’t quit and neither do we, more fun to come!!!
Lou is a National treasure!
Fantastic to see a work of art come together at the hands of a master shipwright, Lou you make it look easy!
6:50 - You can buy special wood carving disks for an angle grinder. And they offer more near work hand control than one can get from a long chain saw blade. One could also muscle and sweat and a hand rasp --- I use a rasp a lot for roughing out such smaller curved areas. Hope this helps.
That’s one beautiful boat! Love the videos, Lou!
“Looks pretty good” - talk about an understatement, Sir you are a gentleman and a scholar.
Why thank you good sir
She's taking shape she's looking fine Lou. Really looking fine!
Thanks for passing the knowledge she's going to look like a piece of shiny candy.
These videos are better than most commercial series. I really look forward to the next video even though I don't build wooden boats....
Thank you we really enjoy making them and your comments inspire us to no end
She’s coming along fine Lou, it’s getting bittersweet now it’s near ending but I just can’t wait for your uploads of ORCA now hopefully not too much longer, best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪
So pumped for Orca
It’s not far off now stay tuned ;)
My favorite part, watching Lou stop and think. Who else does that!
All the little details set the Master Crafter apart from the rest. Thank you for sharing Lou.
Thank you for your talented efforts. Your skill, simple approach, and patience in all tasks are both enlightening and therapeutic. THANKS!
I have always loved listening to a master talk shop, just love the little nuggets of wisdom they drop.
And Hey!..... the beat goes on.
You rock Lou! 😂
We’re having a ball!
Lou, check out some of the wood carving carbide discs for 4 1/2" electric grinder. Very controllable, if you get the right one. Don't get the one with chainsaw teeth.
Was thinking the same thing.
Have used the discs quite a bit George and Leon Close. I'm guessing Lou doesn't like the amount of sanding type dust blowing around in the shop. I'm that way myself, try to keep the sanding to a minimum, only as needed.
I do agree though, the discs are quick and pretty easy to control.
Was about to post another method here and thought better of it online. Not for the amateur.
@@dongaetano3687 Totally agree about the dust problem. Chainsaw chips are much less offensive.
Will do
The beat goes on, classic 🎯
V bottom skiff is looking awesome. Love how you take that little Ryobi monster to the boat and play it like a Strata -various. From the skill saw to the chain saw, I now know a master of both. Thank you Lou.
Thanks Jack, it takes one to recognize one, keep watching the best is yet to come
I remember what the last breast hook looked like. This one is going to be fantastic. Thank you Lou for all of the beauty you put into your boats. Have a great week ahead.
My biggest regret is that I'll never get to meet you in person or have the privilege to give you a hand for a few days -- not because I'm any good, but simply to be right there to see a master shipwright at work up close and personal. Stunning work, Lou! And that's an admirer's opinion.
Thank you Ray never give up we may still make the trip down there once ORCA’s complete, always love the comments!
You’ve a deft hand with that chainsaw! One of those carving discs, or if I didn’t have one of those, perhaps a rasp could have shaped the top of the stem.
For those types of jobs I use the front roller of my belt sander, with a really coarse belt. Removes a lot of material quickly, but easy to control. And it leaves a ready to finish surface.
I know nothing about boats but this was very enjoyable to watch
This is your creation
I can only trust your expertise in creating this amazing craft I think this has to be one of the strongest built work boats I've seen built on TH-cam
Fascinating watching this channel vs The Art of Boatbuilding and some other channels. Everything here is super pragmatic & skill whereas others are going for detail & perfectionism.
I think it's one of my favourite aspects of Lou and Tips from a Shipwright. Practical approaches to tools and materials but also an eye for beautiful forms and shapes. It's a combo that very much reminds me of my dad and men of his era.
@@Lanxe I love watching both approaches. It's all skill & knowledge but the contrast just amuses me - one channel is "I cast a special tool out of bronze to hand cut this shape" and the other is all "Chainsaw is way easier than doing this crap by hand".
@@drxym Yep I totally agree
And the beat goes on Lou. Thank you for bringing us along, you are an amazing artist. 👍✌️
Beautiful work!! Bring her up here in Sitka,Ak for a test run. 😁☕☕☕
standing on the top step of a ladder while using a chainsaw? you're a far braver man than I!
I can Lou on a poster labeled "Don't try this at home!" LOL
Always a pleasure to watch a Master. My best for you and yours. Jim
Thanks Jim
Can't wait for your next episode Lou.!!!
Respect
U r the Best Teacher
Things are really moving along....
She's looking great
Love your channel Lou!!! Cant wait to see her in the water :)
Love the measured approach to the tools that you use Sir.
And the explanation.
A joy to see.
The tools do the job
Chainsaws are great for 1/4 inch no problem accuracy. I remember getting my first chainsaw and taking it to Snow and Smell. Our wee small school's version of Show & Tell which was changed to Chip n Saw for my 12th birthday. The first question came from our teacher, the Grand Poobah. Start it in one pull?
In 5 months a movie situated in Texas would cause chainsaws to be feared whenever someone's holding a wide open screaming chainsaw over their head while chasing after you. Chainsaws were removed from our school's personal accoutrements accepted list. One Dad helped narrow down the culprit. He fired up his old Homelite and ran towards the parents watching Sport's Day. It was either Mrs. Jake, what the hell are you looking at this here time or the woman with the double bit axe Jake was oogling over as she did stumbled to choose the right F150 getaway pickup.
Another epic class in the art of boatbuilding!!!
Nice work lou
Looking Fantastic Louis! Awesome job once again!
Im SOOOO ready for Orca. Hope lou can get some volenteers or help 2 make it go quick
ORCA is right around the corner and yes we will be looking for additional help, send an email to tipsfromashipwright@gmail.com if you’re interested in joining team!
That boat is Beautiful Lou, can't wait to see her finished and on the water.
Fantastic Work.
absolutely love watching you build boats for carving and shaping wood you should look at Arbortech tools they have different blades and ball you put on your angle grinder
Gorgeous.
Nice detail.
It’s looking real nice! Been enjoying watching you work on it.
Oh he’s rollin’ now!!
Beautiful work Louis!!! Really enjoy your videos.
Sweet looking boat..man
Thank you!
National Treasure!
Chainsaw safety while balancing on the top of a step ladder??
I'm following this closely because I rolled up the plans I had for my next build and I'm going to try this technique!
Looks great Lou! Love the series!
Awesome video!
Thanks Caleb!!!
Look forward to all your videos THANKS! 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸
As always, a pleasure yo watch. Thanks Lou!
Beautiful
On your batt drill chuck tighten turn to loosen until it clicks once should stay tight now a friend told me to try this I think it works
I would tried Kutzall wood carving disks/cups, they should do the job.
I love your content! Thanks for sharing! The beat goes on indeed! That's all she wrote.
You are going to love the Kutzall disc. It’s the perfect tool for the job and I think you will reach for it often when you see what it can do…quickly
Will check it out, thx!
Love the build
Really looking great.
Your videos really make my day Lou. Thanks for all your advice 👍
I wanna see ya start on a bigger boat after this! Make me wanna make one lol
You got it!
Looking good
Kutzall power carving disks on 4 " angle grinder would make short work of that stem carving
Lou have you ever thought of using a sanding disc for your grinder instead of the electric chainsaw on the stemhead? They come in 40, 60, 80,100 and 120 grits and would make that concave cut much easier...
My thoughts exactly!
Or the chain carving attachment, I've used in log furniture construction.
You ever try a coarse sanding disk on an angle grinder for sculpting out radiuses? Or for general sanding. Yes it is dusty but clamp a shop vac hose near and it'll catch most of it.
Lou, have you considered using a brace to drive screws? I find it to work very well with better control.
He was using one to snug up the screws during the sped up portion of the video
Good call yes I do use the brace it certain situations
Looks great.
Lou might want to invest in some chainsaw pants and gloves. Looking forward to seeing this on the water.
Magic!!
amazing work a lost art
You should have a radio program haha you are not silent for a second haha :-)
We like to keep the info coming
Dude, try an angle grinder with a 40 grit sanding pad. Easy sculpting, but a bit of dust.
Coming along
Great channel! Thanks for your tips-especially about epoxy resin! What chain saw skills!
Lou, have you ever considered a sculpting disc on an angle grinder for the work on the stem head? Just a thought, seems you might have a little more control than with the chainsaw
There are several different types of special tools for angle grinders that you can use to power carve wood. But they are not cheap. So if you can do the same once in a lifetime job with a chainsaw it is not worth to buy one of those carving discs. But such a power carving tool would be perfect for a job like this.
Four inch flap-disk eighty grit on an angle grinder. Makes a lot of dust but works best.
Harbor Freight carbide shaping disc. Less than $10 and makes quick work out of almost any material.
@@RambozoClown I was not aware that they are that cheap these days. But there are several different types and brands, so that might explain the difference in costs. And it has been a while since I looked into that.
@@insAneTunA With HF it's hit and miss on what's good and not. I got one of these to try where I had to grind back asphalt roofing with embedded gravel, metal drip flashing, and wood with nails in it. I was skeptical, but the disc powered right through everything no problem.
@@RambozoClown I've got to try that! Thanks.
Looking great!
The wood sculpting guys have discs of chainsaw chain that go on angle grinders. Also there are carbide abrasive discs for grinders that are great for sculpting hard things like laminated stock.
You sure get your money's worth out of that electric plane.
They sell grinder discs with chainsaw chain and skill saw type blades (125mm)
What’s that in inches lol!
LOVE your content, Lou, THANK YOU!!! Lou, do you try to sharpen those little planer blades OR just replace them?
Lou, do you ever just carve something with the chainsaw for the fun of it? Just wondering, because you have such a gentle touch with it. Nice "rough" curve you did there. I've known guys that couldn't get a curve that good with gouges and a mallet.
Great job, "Deep Vee" is coming along beautifully. She's going to be another beautiful boat.
Hey Lou - no idea what they are sold as in the US - search for carving discs - there are some really useful tools out there for what you achieved with the chainsaw - they work really well! (you knew that, right!)
I thought the same we have Kutzall carving disks/caps in North America, I have one of them and they are great for grinding complex concave shapes.
There’s an attachment for an angle grinder that’s designed to “carve” wood. I’ve seen it in action being used by wood carvers and “furniture” makers in Asia.
Where was "Mr. Friendly" when you were doing the stem?
Not the job for me friendly :)
Power file would work. The handheld skinny belt sander type.
Kutzall on a grinder will carve just about anything including laminate, If you are looking for more power carving.
The beat does go on! 🇨🇦 What do you figure to power this beautiful craft? Maybe a 40 or 50HP?
May I suggest an angle grinder or dye grinder with a cutzall bit to cut down the laminates? L
Hi Lou! I live in Sweden and have a open, seven meter wooden double ender. Under the keelplank I have a 60 mm wide, and 3 mm thick flat keel iron...This time stainless. This band goes all the way up to the top of the bow, although it gets narrower and narrower when it comes over the waterline. Anyway, do you use keel band?? Mine have helped immensely, since wood aint so strong across as it is lenghtwise,and this keelband takes the brunt, when touching the beach or strand...
Is there a reason why a router isn't used to take the edge off some of the wood?
I think an angle grinder with a shaping disk would have given a little better control, but you know your way around a chain saw, to use the tool you know.
I sure wish you wouldn't stand on the top of that ladder. It only takes one slip and it's "Goodbye Lou". And we can't have that happening.