Always start with a 2mm drill bit and slowly increase the size. Start off by making a centre point with a nail punch. keep up the good work, I love your courage.
A lovely start to prepping the mast Nicole. Like all big projects when you first start a major refit the task seems daunting, but as you progress the date of completion suddenly is rushing towards you at break neck speed. Looking forward to the day you say DONE, splash tomorrow, then to see you playing in the waves, YAAA.
Your sanding outfit is very haute courtier. The Paris Runways will be calling soon to employ you. Agree with "reallynot" below on starting a pilot hole (works great with wood, too). The prick punch will give the pilot drill bit a place to seat itself for starting to drill the hole. The prick punch also works great on wood when the hole needs to be precisely placed. Each job, not matter how insignificant it seems, contributes to the day when it floats. It's cute to watch Kaijin. He just loves and adores you. Give him a little goodie from me. Enjoying your journey...
Hi Dan, thanks for the suggestion. I’ll be sure to add prick punch to my list of tools. Thanks for your support, and yes, Kaijin is just so loveable. I’m almost ready to splash!
Great work , I remember my first time with a tap and die set 😅 . Always use a punch to make a wee dint when drilling metal that way the drill piece won’t slide around , and drill the hole one size smaller than the thread you want because if you use the same size the teeth can’t cut into the sidewalls and make a thread. Also when starting to make the thread , turn two turns and back half a turn then two turns etc , helps keep it clean. keep up great work. Just started watching your vids ❤ Regards Jimi
All I know is that overall your work ethic is remarkable! Not kidding even a little bit! Repair of a 1000 blisters, fiberglass, sanding, heat...none of it fun for anyone. You are highly diligent, so rare these days and I do not blame the occasional tears. The trick, if I dare go there...is to write out steps to do, then put them in a somewhat flexible order...then most importantly, do not look at the whole list and be overwhelmed...the trick is checking off one at a time, one day at a time. Please take one day at a time. There's an old saying from (cough) old folks: Yard by yard, life is hard, inch by inch lifes a cinch! Be blessed dear one, patience... and keep it (you) steady as she goes...
I do feel nuts sometimes. Sometimes I think, “why am I doing this?!?” and then I remember being on my old boat and that uneasiness that came with just not knowing. I’m focusing on replacing all the things that are important for safe and comfortable passages, and easy living. She’ll be ready for sailing very soon!
Chihuahuas are great boat dogs. Easily portable. And they're great company. Mine has sailed many many miles over the years. Never complains and happily uses cat box. Always expects a treat though after she uses it. Once she learned that she gets paid every time she uses it.She's never had a single accident. Give it a try. Love your channel. Still jealous of the great deal you got on your boat. They're my very favorites.
Awh! I’m excited to sail with Kaijin. I think he would love it. I’ll have to stock up on the treats for sure. Thanks for following along and commenting.
Always start a hole with a centerpunch and use cutting oil as you drill slowly. It is important to keep the hole lubricated to keep from dulling your bits.
Ahhh nice way to start a Saturday 🥳. I remember when Bums on a Boat stayed in the DR. There was a pretty cheap restaurant right across from their apt. How are you finding the DR in 2024? Feel safe? Any good local food spots? Are the people kind to you? What is the biggest hurdle there for you? 🤔. Thanks for taking us on your journey🤗. I’m working toward it too. Maybe next year if things work out. 😉🙃🧐🤨🫠🤭🙄 Carpe’ Diem Chica !!!
Yay, thanks for watching! There are quite a few cheap and tasty spots in town. My favorite local spots are the empanada lady and the smoothie shack, and also Pico Pollo, and I also have a few other favorite restaurants. I actually put a whole post of this on Patreon, if you’re interested a bit more in learning about the places I visit more in detail. Everything is going smoothly. The DR is a beautiful spot. I got so lucky it’s such a hidden gem. I do feel safe for many reasons. The biggest hurdle is shipping stuff in. I’ve spent a fortune on shipping, and it takes forever. I hope you get out on the water soon!
Stainless steel work hardens, so you have to keep the bit cutting. Start with a sharp drillbit, and always use enough pressure so that you’re making chips. Otherwise, you’re just hardening the metal.
Yes! I’m so excited. Splash date is right around the corner (and Patrons are invited to a patron splash party!). Thanks for keeping up with me from the very beginning.
Use a punch to put a small indentation into the very center of the cylinder - this will give something for your drill bit to hold onto. Use the smallest drill bit you have to start the hole, then increase the size of the hole little by little with larger and larger bits - until you get to the correct diameter.
taurine helps people get rid of scar tissue. i usually get a kilo of the powder off amazon for about 20 bucks and take 2 grams at first and then every couple of weeks move the amount up by 1 gram until i am at 6 grams daily. helped me and a bunch of my friends.
Awesome . Sent you day two clips on Instagram of the trip on the Balderdash . We sailed all morning Day one and that's comming soon I could get used to this .
For safety wear eye protection if you are hammering or drilling in iron etcetera. I know a man loting his eye because he got a tiny splinter in his eye.
Tap and Die kits are good to have around. Also an ' Easy Out ' set to remove stripped and broken off bolts. Both kits are not difficult to use and lifesavers ! A high quality cordless drill w/ xtra batterys and charger should definitely be on your wish list.. Interesting, at first wondered why the sheave pin would be installed via just thru one hole and not be able to push out either side. How is it held in place ? In many applications there usually a small set screw or tapered pin that holds a pin / axle in place. What keeps this pin from working its way our when under sail ? Is it a compression fitting of some type ? Anyways slow and steady progress. Have a great weekend !
At about the one minute mark you can see where there was a plate (maybe pop-riveted?) covering the shaft. It does seem like an odd choice by the mast maker to create a blind hole. On a positive note, next time those sheaves need servicing it will be much easier to get the axle out!
As @bevetsg1 noticed, there is a plate covering the shaft. Sometimes I wonder why things are done a certain way. The way you envision it though would be ideal for sure! We ended up having to make a hole on the other side and poking it out. I do have a charger and battery for a cordless drill on my wishlist. Somebody gave me a Ryobi drill so that’s why it’s Ryobi, though people have told me I should go with another brand. Maybe I’ll go ahead and update that for what I want. For now I’ve been borrowing drills. Thanks for the encouragement, and I hope you have a nice day!
Yes! But you have such an exciting future ahead! Hopefully you won’t have to come rescue me in the USCG. Thanks for your help. It was invaluable! Sometime you’ll have to come sailing on Artha!
Oh my lord what am I watching here, that mast looks like it's seen better days and to remove that pin you don't need a tap and die set, you need to drill it out. Can I ask exactly what condition this boat of yours is in and what kind of experience, or more importantly money do you have? I'm not wanting to rain on your parade but reality needs to be observed
Hey, thanks for tuning in! I’m a few videos in to this rebuild so far, so you can catch up on some earlier episodes, like the big update (S2E15) is a good place to learn how much money I’ve put into it, how much money I’m making, and what I’ve done on the boat so far. The tour of the boat (S1E6) gives a little about the condition of the BCC before I really got started. There’s another video (“Breaking news” that gives a little about my background. It’s been a lot of work and good experience getting to know the boat and learn new skills, which I deem valuable as a solo sailor. And, Martin and I actually found that it was nearly impossible to drill out the SS axle and instead we drilled a small hole on the opposite side and tapped it out with a hammer and nail. I hope this helps get you caught up, and that you’re interesting in seeing how it all comes together. Thanks for commenting!
I HAD TRAUMA!!! I put the negative thoughts in an imaginary trash can over and over until the thoughts had no effect on me. I think it's about Neuropathways.
Yea, I am replacing the sheaves for that reason because I’m using rope running rigging. I think it’s fairly common on the older boats. My 1968 Columbia also had the sheaves for wire and they split and jammed the main halyard. I learned that lesson the hard way haha thanks for watching and commenting 😊hope you have a good day
@@SailingArtha I guess I gave u a half answer because like that guy said is true start slow but u need to start with a smaller bit and go up in size oh and using a lubricant to help keep the metal and bit cool. But great job on not knowing anything besides figuring it out is pretty fun keep up the good vids
Always start with a 2mm drill bit and slowly increase the size. Start off by making a centre point with a nail punch. keep up the good work, I love your courage.
Okay, thank you! I’ll add that to my brain file
A lovely start to prepping the mast Nicole. Like all big projects when you first start a major refit the task seems daunting, but as you progress the date of completion suddenly is rushing towards you at break neck speed. Looking forward to the day you say DONE, splash tomorrow, then to see you playing in the waves, YAAA.
Yes! Thanks for being a patron and I hope you can make it to the patron splash party!
Your sanding outfit is very haute courtier. The Paris Runways will be calling soon to employ you. Agree with "reallynot" below on starting a pilot hole (works great with wood, too). The prick punch will give the pilot drill bit a place to seat itself for starting to drill the hole. The prick punch also works great on wood when the hole needs to be precisely placed. Each job, not matter how insignificant it seems, contributes to the day when it floats. It's cute to watch Kaijin. He just loves and adores you. Give him a little goodie from me. Enjoying your journey...
Hi Dan, thanks for the suggestion. I’ll be sure to add prick punch to my list of tools. Thanks for your support, and yes, Kaijin is just so loveable. I’m almost ready to splash!
Keep 1/8 th drill bits on board, drill pilot holes...use prick punch to mark/locate start of hole...then drill.
Okay, thanks for saving me a ton of hassle later on haha I’ll add that to my tool list
Great work , I remember my first time with a tap and die set 😅 . Always use a punch to make a wee dint when drilling metal that way the drill piece won’t slide around , and drill the hole one size smaller than the thread you want because if you use the same size the teeth can’t cut into the sidewalls and make a thread. Also when starting to make the thread , turn two turns and back half a turn then two turns etc , helps keep it clean.
keep up great work. Just started watching your vids ❤
Regards
Jimi
Okay, thanks for the info, that’s super helpful!
All I know is that overall your work ethic is remarkable! Not kidding even a little bit!
Repair of a 1000 blisters, fiberglass, sanding, heat...none of it fun for anyone.
You are highly diligent, so rare these days and I do not blame the occasional tears.
The trick, if I dare go there...is to write out steps to do, then put them in a somewhat flexible order...then most importantly, do not look at the whole list and be overwhelmed...the trick is checking off one at a time, one day at a time. Please take one day at a time.
There's an old saying from (cough) old folks:
Yard by yard, life is hard, inch by inch lifes a cinch!
Be blessed dear one, patience... and keep it (you) steady as she goes...
Thank you 😊
FINALY, after x-number of videos a video that pretains to sailing the boat or preperation of said boat....
😃
Nicole you are nuts... Artha will be basically brand new after all this stuff you're doing
No but will be seaworthy again. Not nuts. Mandatory to cross oceans and not die
Thanks 😊
I do feel nuts sometimes. Sometimes I think, “why am I doing this?!?” and then I remember being on my old boat and that uneasiness that came with just not knowing. I’m focusing on replacing all the things that are important for safe and comfortable passages, and easy living. She’ll be ready for sailing very soon!
Like I said Nicole and other's too every little you do is a big step closer to the big splash 😊
Yes! Thanks for supporting
Chihuahuas are great boat dogs. Easily portable. And they're great company. Mine has sailed many many miles over the years. Never complains and happily uses cat box. Always expects a treat though after she uses it. Once she learned that she gets paid every time she uses it.She's never had a single accident. Give it a try. Love your channel. Still jealous of the great deal you got on your boat. They're my very favorites.
Awh! I’m excited to sail with Kaijin. I think he would love it. I’ll have to stock up on the treats for sure. Thanks for following along and commenting.
Always start a hole with a centerpunch and use cutting oil as you drill slowly. It is important to keep the hole lubricated to keep from dulling your bits.
Noted. We did keep the hole lubricated
Ahhh nice way to start a Saturday 🥳. I remember when Bums on a Boat stayed in the DR. There was a pretty cheap restaurant right across from their apt. How are you finding the DR in 2024? Feel safe? Any good local food spots? Are the people kind to you? What is the biggest hurdle there for you? 🤔. Thanks for taking us on your journey🤗. I’m working toward it too. Maybe next year if things work out. 😉🙃🧐🤨🫠🤭🙄
Carpe’ Diem Chica !!!
Yay, thanks for watching! There are quite a few cheap and tasty spots in town. My favorite local spots are the empanada lady and the smoothie shack, and also Pico Pollo, and I also have a few other favorite restaurants. I actually put a whole post of this on Patreon, if you’re interested a bit more in learning about the places I visit more in detail. Everything is going smoothly. The DR is a beautiful spot. I got so lucky it’s such a hidden gem. I do feel safe for many reasons. The biggest hurdle is shipping stuff in. I’ve spent a fortune on shipping, and it takes forever. I hope you get out on the water soon!
The cookies look like a much deserve treat as you are working.
They were so good. And the yard employees loved them so much that they asked me to make another batch hahah
Hey, I was taught how to use a tapping set when i was an apprentice in the 80s, and I still messed it up the first few times 😂
Okay! I think it’s the neatest thing every to be able to make your own bolts and threads
Stainless steel work hardens, so you have to keep the bit cutting. Start with a sharp drillbit, and always use enough pressure so that you’re making chips. Otherwise, you’re just hardening the metal.
Okay, thanks. I didn’t know that
I bought that exact same Sears Craftsman tap and die set back in the early 90s and still have it. Only thing missing is the plastic cover.
Awesome! I’ve borrowed this tap and die set for so long now I am going to see if the owner will just sell it to me haha
Awesome video as always! Look forward to your next! Working on my boat here, we just have to keep pushing forward!
Thank you! All power to you. That gives me strength to keep working on my own
These are the moments I wish we could reach through the screen to help!!
Haha! Yea, now that I think about it, I can imagine some things I’m doing must be torture to watch 😂 thanks for your support. It would be nice!
The DR seems cool!
It is! There’s always a new adventure to be found. It’s not always paradise, but I’m really grateful to be here!
Not gonna lie I’m about to buy a boat and come sailing But honestly I love your energy and would love to see you out there some time
Sounds good! That’s exciting. I hope to see you out there!
@@SailingArthacan’t lie I have a proposition for you if you’d like to hear it
Piece at a time it's coming together.
Yes! I’m so excited. Splash date is right around the corner (and Patrons are invited to a patron splash party!). Thanks for keeping up with me from the very beginning.
Use a punch to put a small indentation into the very center of the cylinder - this will give something for your drill bit to hold onto. Use the smallest drill bit you have to start the hole, then increase the size of the hole little by little with larger and larger bits - until you get to the correct diameter.
Okay thanks
Very beautiful woman doing a great job on that boat can't wait till you get it done in a sailing again
Me too! Thanks for watching. I’m almost thereeeeeeee haha
Dang it, now I want chocolate chip cookies.
They were definitely worth the hassle of tracking down ingredients from three different stores! I highly recommend 😋
Welldone
Thank you
taurine helps people get rid of scar tissue. i usually get a kilo of the powder off amazon for about 20 bucks and take 2 grams at first and then every couple of weeks move the amount up by 1 gram until i am at 6 grams daily. helped me and a bunch of my friends.
Okay, I appreciate this. Thanks.
Haven't seen you post in minute. Good to see ya
Every Saturday! And yea, my instagram and facebook have been lacking. Been super busy lately, and mostly updating Patreon. Thanks for tuning in :)
Drill and tap a 1/4-20 hole, tap it make a slide-hammer and reverse/pound it out.
Okay, thanks
Awesome . Sent you day two clips on Instagram of the trip on the Balderdash . We sailed all morning Day one and that's comming soon I could get used to this .
Hi, I’m not sure I see them, unless they’re the pics of the beautiful boat? That’s great though! I’m glad you enjoyed the sail
For safety wear eye protection if you are hammering or drilling in iron etcetera.
I know a man loting his eye because he got a tiny splinter in his eye.
Okay, I do have a full-face mask now. That sounds horrible
Надо маленьким сверлом(3-4 mm) вначале просверлить отверстие, а после увеличивать размер
хорошо спасибо
Tap and Die kits are good to have around. Also an ' Easy Out ' set to remove stripped and broken off bolts. Both kits are not difficult to use and lifesavers ! A high quality cordless drill w/ xtra batterys and charger should definitely be on your wish list.. Interesting, at first wondered why the sheave pin would be installed via just thru one hole and not be able to push out either side. How is it held in place ? In many applications there usually a small set screw or tapered pin that holds a pin / axle in place. What keeps this pin from working its way our when under sail ? Is it a compression fitting of some type ? Anyways slow and steady progress. Have a great weekend !
At about the one minute mark you can see where there was a plate (maybe pop-riveted?) covering the shaft. It does seem like an odd choice by the mast maker to create a blind hole. On a positive note, next time those sheaves need servicing it will be much easier to get the axle out!
Yea, this is correct. I found it strange too, and slightly annoying.
As @bevetsg1 noticed, there is a plate covering the shaft. Sometimes I wonder why things are done a certain way. The way you envision it though would be ideal for sure! We ended up having to make a hole on the other side and poking it out. I do have a charger and battery for a cordless drill on my wishlist. Somebody gave me a Ryobi drill so that’s why it’s Ryobi, though people have told me I should go with another brand. Maybe I’ll go ahead and update that for what I want. For now I’ve been borrowing drills. Thanks for the encouragement, and I hope you have a nice day!
hard work , pretty girl , keep working , 😘
Thank you
God I miss the DR and working on your boat 🥲
Yes! But you have such an exciting future ahead! Hopefully you won’t have to come rescue me in the USCG. Thanks for your help. It was invaluable! Sometime you’ll have to come sailing on Artha!
Beautiful yes I like to see you happy❤
Thank you 😊
That's sweet! I'll be so excited when I get to pull my mast down and go through them
Yea! It actually wasn’t that bad to take the mast out. It makes all the wiring and rigging projects so much easier. I hope it goes well for you!
I would say hold out more for chocolate cookies. Hard to refuse those. Hey I can help someone and get some cookies. Don’t give those away so easily
😅
Oh my lord what am I watching here, that mast looks like it's seen better days and to remove that pin you don't need a tap and die set, you need to drill it out.
Can I ask exactly what condition this boat of yours is in and what kind of experience, or more importantly money do you have? I'm not wanting to rain on your parade but reality needs to be observed
Hey, thanks for tuning in! I’m a few videos in to this rebuild so far, so you can catch up on some earlier episodes, like the big update (S2E15) is a good place to learn how much money I’ve put into it, how much money I’m making, and what I’ve done on the boat so far. The tour of the boat (S1E6) gives a little about the condition of the BCC before I really got started. There’s another video (“Breaking news” that gives a little about my background. It’s been a lot of work and good experience getting to know the boat and learn new skills, which I deem valuable as a solo sailor. And, Martin and I actually found that it was nearly impossible to drill out the SS axle and instead we drilled a small hole on the opposite side and tapped it out with a hammer and nail. I hope this helps get you caught up, and that you’re interesting in seeing how it all comes together. Thanks for commenting!
I HAD TRAUMA!!! I put the negative thoughts in an imaginary trash can over and over until the thoughts had no effect on me. I think it's about Neuropathways.
Good idea! I hope it’s working for you. I cast mine up to the stars now.
Think those rollers are for wire or rope.
Yea, I am replacing the sheaves for that reason because I’m using rope running rigging. I think it’s fairly common on the older boats. My 1968 Columbia also had the sheaves for wire and they split and jammed the main halyard. I learned that lesson the hard way haha thanks for watching and commenting 😊hope you have a good day
Good idea to put ANTI-SEIZE on any stainless steel to aluminim connections
Okay, I’ve been applying TefGel
🇹🇷🇹🇷👍👍
I think he likes you!
Shhhhhhh
Haha! Maybe!
you need a center punch not a smaller drill
Okay, noted. Thanks
I enjoy watching your post but if it’s not improper to say these days, you need a 1st mate. Keep going stay safe
I know! I’m grateful for the people who have helped me along the way. I imagine some time in the future I’ll be sailing with somebody.
Thanks for following my journey
What's the daily rate there in the DR to have your boat on the hard ?
Hey! It depends on your boat’s length. I know this is vague, but the best way to find out for sure would be to contact the yard.
@@SailingArtha ..Gotcha, thanks :)
Oh that drill should have 2 speeds and u should of put it into the high speed
Okay! Thanks!
@@SailingArtha I guess I gave u a half answer because like that guy said is true start slow but u need to start with a smaller bit and go up in size oh and using a lubricant to help keep the metal and bit cool. But great job on not knowing anything besides figuring it out is pretty fun keep up the good vids
Love your videos, any business email adress I can use to contact you? Thanx
Hey! Yea you can email SailingArtha@gmail.com
You survived the 🍄 mushrooms. 🫣☠️
Haha! Yea, not even a stomach ache. I was a little scared!