Pete Langley brought the same commitment, passion and intelligence to the fire service as he does to marine foundry work. He's an asset to the community for which those who know him hold in the highest regard. I'm happy Leo has such expertise available locally.
The casting master's eloquent explanation of metallurgy and the strength of the floors, and watching the process it takes to cast a single floor makes for one of the best episodes ever. These casual geniuses, like live oak master Steve Cross, are out there doing the work, absolute masters of esoteric processes and bodies of knowledge one would never encounter except for some young English bloke who wanted to preserve a languishing historically significant ship. Too many words, I know, but thanks for your channel, Leo! That polished floor is gorgeous.
I feel like the highlight of my TH-cam watching career is going to culminate in the launch and first voyage of the re-born Tally Ho! Great job to Leo and all the wonderful volunteers and patreons!
I had a boss like this. Constantly asking me what I was doing. Finally fed up, I responded "Talking to you, instead of doing useful work". He stopped asking me idiotic questions.
Should you polish them all even though they won’t be seen?? Some times when my wife and I go out. She wears really nice underwear. No one else knows it, but I do. 😉
I suspect it's like forging iron the process of forging/polishing makes the grain structure in the surface stronger and more resilient. Also polishing the surface eliminates cracks/imperfections which could lead to unwanted corrosion.
My Grandfather was a pattern-maker for foundries in Tacoma his whole life. This episode made him and his career come alive again. This has been a gift to me.
I have been pattern making for the last 20 yrs. I started as a apprentice right about the time cnc machines were replacing craftsman. Hats off to your grandfather ! The old timers were highly skilled and its a shame those skills aren't being passed down to the younger generations.
My Grandfather was a Moulder for the Pacific Foundry in San Francisco for his whole life also, this video gave me an insight on what it takes for his job. Thank you Leo.
Also as a kid, I can remember seeing some of his strange looking foundry tools... the video made the process and techniques clear and understanding, thanks again...
my grandfather was a master carpenter in Daytona beach . he worked at the boat yard building sub chasers during the war .. he has now passed away , but would have loved to of seen this . it is sad life is too short that you are not able to do everything one would like .. thus you tube helps supply some of this lack by watching someone else do what would be a interest of yours . the skill and artistry of the boat builders is amazing . ...
@@MrClarkisgod You called it. DC now makes fake reality-show content for fools with the attention span of gnats. Long gone are the early days when you could see something mesmerizing on DC that you'd never seen before. And, frankly, YT has done a better job of crowd-sourcing content of higher quality than DC might have otherwise produced, as DC's lowest common denominator is, after all, that couch-surfing gnat.
My father worked in a foundry and made propellers for the fast attack submarines at Mare Island CA.and when I was young he would take me into watching him make the molds for the propellers, one time I got to watch them pour one they opened the roof to let the fumes escape so no one would get brass chills, the crucible was about one story high and moved around by a gigantic crane. submarines propellers are about one story high which takes a massive amount of brass to pour into them. it would take about 6 months to make a mold, for about 10 minutes to pour. all this showed me what an artisan my father was. This type of craft is a dying art, great to see this type of craft is still done .
@@1MinuteFlipDoc I know of a few places that still cast large propellers. But instead of hand finishing a couple use CNC to finish them. It's sort of the best of both worlds coming together.
Yeah, these days it's a kid with a CNC router, but somehow...the prices are still the same despite not involving any kind of skill other than institutionalized knowledge. Not wanting to cast shade on modern practices, but there isn't one guy knowing the whole process but "3" which then accounts for the times these things fail miserably because the hand didn't listen to the leg and so on. A lot of them, if you pick them out, ignoring that they don't know the process from one end to the other other than the broad strokes, if you ask them why they do certain things they do, they can't give you an answer outside "well that's how i learnt it". Where as if you happen upon an old guy who worked all his life in his field, he will tell you exactly why a plane meets another with a certain curvature step and why you pour it in two holes at once or this or that. He can even pin point for you when he learnt it, why, and how. Kinda sad. We've swapped excellence for mediocrity in the name of mass.
In the description of the bronze floors he left out one consideration bronze is very expensive that's why you don't want to use more bronze than you need.
Leo, I've been watching your building process from France since day1, and even though many, many comments have already expressed their awe at the stunning quality of... everything, the boatbuilding, the video shooting and editing, as a woodworker I feel compelled to join the chorus. I became a patron too, slightly ashamed not to have done so before. That episode was mind-blowing, and I can only weakly attempt to express my admiration and thankfulness for the weekly gift we get.
People will admire this floor a hundred years from now and marvel at the dedication it took to go the extra mile. Hopefully they'll be able to look it up and still find this video on TH-cam.
Hi Leo, I sure do hope that you fully appreciate what you have in Pete. I renovate houses and sell them when completed, and there is nothing better than being able to assign a task to a person knowing full well that the job will be done right without having to look over their shoulder or correct their mistakes. These types of people are harder to find nowadays. They are invaluable. I am sure that you do appreciate him, but I thought it worth mentioning.
Quality workmanship, much less those with the skills of artisans are rare today. Leo had a dedicated crew and that goes a long way to achieving perfection.
What an episode! A reluctant star, some willing helpers, a lazy dog, a grey bearded casting wizard, our favourite erudite boatbuilder and head honcho Poncho the macaw who obviously runs the show. Epic.
One of your best episodes, the from making and casting process was fascinating. Good on you taking your work to a foundry that is trying to keep the industry growing by employing youngsters. I enjoyed all 45 minutes. Thanks for sharing.
"Hey Pete! How's it going?" "Well, it's the middle of a global pandemic, I'm stuck in a boatyard with Leo, his camera, and a batshit crazy parrot surrounded by chickens. So can't complain..." I'm going to have to up my subscription :-) Worth it? You bet...
@@deadslow201 Yes. I'm sure Leo realizes it, but there is a huge money pot developing in the stuff that has been used to build this boat, and the stuff that was rejected due to being too old/rotten/rusty. A lot of it could be turned into sellable items as this project is so popular right now. I don't see Leo sitting down making coffee tables and turning wooden pens, but he could employ someone to manage a whole business venture based around this opportunity. I would!
i thought the same. for example slaving away in a kitchen to make a meal, only to have it scarfed down in 5 minutes. then repeat it 2 more times in the day
Pete Langley, thank you so much for sharing so much technical detail and specification information, the materials engineer in me is thrilled, definitely a superb choice!
Regarding the extra expense of using bronze floor brackets. It's like buying tools. You've got the cheap one, and yeah it sorta works then there's the quality tool. It gets the job done, but with a certain finesse, and ten years later you reach in the drawer for it you no longer remember what you paid, you're just glad you bought the quality one. Some day you're going to be in some big ass swell you hadn't planned on. At that moment you're going to mumble to yourself, "God I'm glad I went to that extra expense right now, because in her heart I know she's built solid!" I've never met anyone who regretted going to the extra expense on something, saying; "I really wish I had just gone the cheaper route!" Looking really good
As an artisan, I can say, showing these processes definately fill in for the dumb questions customers ask as to why it's so expensive. my answer has always been that it is what it is, well done boys! masters of the craft!... I am so grateful for these videos!
@@SBBurzmali if a Bic stick pen works for you, then $6.00 per dozen is just fine for you. Personally, I feel more inspired and feel the word of inspiration flow much more freely from a well crafted, hand made, woodturned writing tool, that I can look and feel the pasion that went into it; than a cheap machine blown plastic tube that has my hand cramping after half a page. But to each their own, I suppose.
@@SBBurzmali The difference is, you have been sold a lie. The $50 pen would've lasted you your lifetime, but the throw away pens will cost you hundreds. Corporations want you to consume, and the more you consume, the more they can expand and create more profits. Look at Germany and Japan. They still value traditional craftsmanship and companies that have been family owned and produced the same items for centuries still flourish. Why? Because their cultures still value owning something for a lifetime, value quality and form over function. If you truly think your throwaway pen is the way to go, you should have absolutely no interest in this video series?
Bahahahaha, Budgie Wrangler. Aussie here, Budgie Smugglers are Speedo swimsuits on men. So your turn of phrase evoked an image of Leo wrangling a group of swarthy men in Speedos in a gay bath house. :) :)
Oh Leo. Not only are you bringing into this project true artisans, you are showing us the true efforts our for fathers put in. Great Video. The floors look great !
You're really gonna make the ghost of Albert Strange proud with the craftsmanship going into this restoration, she will be a better, more resilient boat than she ever was.
I believe he is already there, sitting on a timber chair in the background, smoking a pipe and admiring the work his subliminal guidance is creating during this restoration.
The floor are going to be entirely hidden??? They're stunning!!! Surely you can give whoever's lucky enough to tread the deck a peak at the wonderful craftsmanship that's gone into them with some inginious window into the depths below?? Georgeous beautiful! Keep up the amazing work!
This is one of the top episodes. Pete Langley was great, not only is he a master of his craft but he is an educator. I really enjoyed and understood his explanation of the mould making and casting process and the performance specifications of the finished component. Leo you should be proud of what you are doing, not only are you an accomplished shipwright but a great film maker too.
While Leo in every single video is sure to thank all of his "patreons, volunteers, contributors and anyone else who otherwise supports this project, as it helps him take the time necessary to create, edit and upload these videos", I say we now all a vote of thanks to the new crew, who are now helping him take the time to create, edit and upload a 45 minute!!! video. We're spoiled with this one, dare I suggest, if this were to become the new norm, instead of a longer video every 2 weeks, a 20 minute video once a week? I think it would actually boost TH-cam revenues and channel exposure.
I try to imagine ancient boat builders with a new design..how they did a shake down cruise to determine center of gravity and how much ballast they'd need, how much sail thru could fly, how big a rudder they needed, and all the other things you want to meet to figure out with a new boat design. Now we've got 3D design with onboard strength of materials so they can..with the click of a mouse determine, for example, how thick a certain piece of metal needs to be, how strong the standing rigging needs to be, etc. Watching you guys work is inspiring! What an awesome project, and what a boat you'll have when you're done!
I subscribe to several channels doing wooden boat building projects and your is by far the best. This was an awesome episode!!! I also loved the Live oak mill in South Georgia. That guy was great and his accent was amazing also. Keep up the great work. I have been battling Covid19 for 3 weeks now and your channel has been a great thing to keep my spirits up.
Man, I found about your channel a few weeks ago, I've watched almost all of them by now, and I found myself wating for the next one like never before. This is truly a beautiful project, thank you for making it happen and showing us the process, and thanks to all the people that one way or another have contributed to making possible both Tally Ho's rebirth an the series that documents the process, you all truly bring me joy.
Leo.... This episode was truly bad ass!!!!! The music, the manipulation of materials, the amazing talent of the people involved and the amazing creation coming out of that culmination made this an amazing episode. I am SO excited to watch the process and someday see the finished boat. Thank you so much for bringing us along with you Leo. It is an awesome thing to watch.
WOW! Another learning video. Thank you so much. i hope you put all these videos together in a series, I am sure that there will be lots of people that would like to watch again and again, year in and year out as long as Tally Ho sails and then as an instruction for the next century's boat builders who will be renovating Tally Ho in about 150 years. God bless.
I wish I could see this boat in 100 years from now. Using bronze (a highly crystaline metal) against the strength of the sea in a flexible wooden frame... After the explanation of the bronze alloy and seeing them polished... wow!
Every episode takes me some place new but this episode captivated me and I was glued to the screen for 45 min. which seemed like 5:00. The level of detail never seems to amaze me. Thnx Leo and crew.
Theo Jansen said “The walls between art and engineering exist only in our minds”. Looking at the polished bronze sitting perfectly against the timber in your boat I thought about that concept. What an astonishing project! Leo, you are a true Renaissance man.
At last some content for a metal bender like me. I will say that you have found a prize in your choice of a foundryman. Providing sweat equity in the castings is a real plus. Having made rammed sand molds and having failed castings puts that part of the process into additional perspective. I love this voyage of yours.
All you guys did such a great job in explaining all these processes this week. A wonderful experience watching every aspect of the prep to final polishing of the floors. I notice that Pete used to work on the Western Flyer project. You made a great choice with hiring him. All company included has a great set of skill sets for a big and arduous project as the Tally Ho. Keep pushing forward and do not forget the goal: "sail away in the sunset". Blessings to all.
She was expensive to build back then and she is expensive now. It just means she holds value just as good as gold, silver, or perhaps art. And lets face it she is a work of art.
With this series, nobody can contest whatever value Leo puts on her. It's both a price insurance and a quality insurance in one, whilst also teaching and sharing with the masses.
It becomes a revelation as to why Captains used to go down with their ships. Imagine having to explain why all that work ended up in the bottom of the ocean.
Hi Leo, I have been watching your progress ever since episode 1. IT GETS BETTER EVRY EPISODE I WATCH! The Tally Ho was born in Shoreham by Sea the same as me, and at the turn of the last century my great grandfather (Frank Dagger) worked as a shipwright in one of the shipyards in Shoreham for a while. That is all the information I have until I get back to see if my cousin has any further information, but there is a definite 1 in 3 chance that he was one of the original builders. Originally from Ireland, he went on to become a farmer, builder, photographer & village bobby in Pumpton about 25 miles away. His woodcrafting skills were well known and he was particularly famous for his artistic & structural design when using wood in his staircases. I have been told that they were special features in the houses he built. Was wondering if you have publicized your project within the relatively small community of Shoreham by Sea? They have a local newspaper, the Shoreham Herald, which may also be interested in learning of your project & maybe "twinning Shoreham with the town that is now giving rebirth to a living symbol of Shorehams' former heyday? I am also a seasoned deep water sailor, Yachtmaster (Ocean) and a disciple of the "wood is good" generation with hours of experience in re-decking & patching holes in my first boat. Those beautiful polished bronze floors are a n absolute must in my view, nothing better to remind you of a job well done when you lift a hatch to check on the bilge and see a shiny example of your work & those that helped you at the time. Any thoughts on casting internal latches & light fittings etc in the same material in a similar vein? You have started something truly remarkable, and I along with so many others, will be watching to see how you install them in the next episode, a credit to the old skills that seem to have been forgotten so quickly keep it up! Give the dog a broom & put the parrot on roller-skates ........
Yep. It shows how inexperienced workers will always do it the hard slow way, and still not end up with anywhere near the quality of a professionally built boat like tallyHo is turning out to be.
Utterly brilliant Leo, I find your attention to detail and the huge effort to be true to the original build staggering. I'd want a 'glass' viewing plate in the sole so I could just stare at that bronze floor from time to time !
As a retired maintenance man in the iron and brass foundry buisness I've really enjoyed this video. Our pattern makers water the highest paid craft of all the trades and when they topped out there pay was more than some of the engineers. YOU REALLY saved some money. Your foundry likely will alter the sand recipe a little to increase compaction and cure the problem. Peace n God bless.
The quality of these floors is remarkable. Having myself been around two family yachts 1909 and 1911 for 20 yrs, we replaced keel bolts and floors on the 42ft 1911 Milne Yawl, using the closest material to wrought iron available then (70's). We couldn't have afforded bronze, it was simply beyond our budget. The quality of this build is outstanding, Leo is a rare breed of young man who is using skills almost lost to modern day shipwrights. Tally Ho will be a boat with a life expectancy greater than the original boat. Well done, every episode is a joy and pleasure to watch.
I’m sure that other people who have also spent a significant amount of time onTH-cam and have seen plenty of moulding/metal pouring videos will agree that this guy was an absolute casting pro 👌
Ever since you have mentioned that you were going to cast these floors, I have been waiting. I could watch everyone of these being cast, cleaned up, fitted, and polished! ANOTHER MASTERPIECE VIDEO!!!!!
I was privileged to undertake a traditional 5 year naval engineering apprenticeship that included several months of what was called 'allied trades' Blacksmithing, coppersmithing etc taught by master tradesmen. We were the last to do this as the powers to be scrapped apprentices and moved to repair by replacement. It was a unique and wonderous experience to learn from these artisans, albeit we only had a glimpse of their decades of work and skills. We did some basic casting but what you did in the videos is pure art. Love the bling look and yes all the floors should be polished, if only to match the golden rivet. Submarine naval veteran.
Leo..I agree about the rough casting would be a more fitting look..but maybe deep engrave the names of all the people that put hands on Tally Ho on the bling floor..I think it would be fittin..I don't know if anyone cares or not..but I'm going to say it anyway..Leo..these are the days of your life..most likely you will never have the concentration of people and experiences that you are now experiencing with the rebirth of Tally Ho..made all the more precious by what I am going to say next.. I graduated from GlenBard East in 1982 in Lombard Il..this episode brought back a flood of memories I haven't thought about in years..you see we..had a full sand cast foundry in our metal shop..we did all the things you did..I saw amazing castings made of copper,bronze and aluminum starting at age 16 !..sixteen year olds casting molten metal !! it got me to thinking if that program was still active.. I called GlenBard East just a few minutes ago from Sioux Falls .SD someone answered..I told the gal I had a odd question..she said she hoped she could answer it..I asked if they still had the foundry in the metal shop..she replied..I've been here for 15 years and all that time there hasn't even been a metal shop at all..I..I didn't know what to say..I half expected the foundry to be gone.but the whole metal shop? Leo..when you spoke of the process of creating these pieces and the effort that went into it and then the setback of a failed sand cast..the heat and finally the finished product you took me back 39 years to my youth and when I experienced these very same things..then to find out what I always thought other young people were still experiencing has been erased.. I know you want to finish Tally Ho..hell..we all want to see her sail..oh hell I'm not a poet so i guess this this might describe what I'm trying to say..ad·ven·ture "an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity" yours has started even before hull has met water young man..as i found out today one avenue to others adventures has been eliminated..as for many more I'm sure I am not aware of..which makes what you are doing all the more precious..
It's a great honor of mine to be part of a group of local blacksmiths in my area at a near by historical park . My forge master has been there for more then 30 years and his master before that. I have only been doing my smithing for 6 or so years off and on but don't lose heart the old crafts are still alive even among the younger generation .I started when I was 19 ironically I started because of a lot ve of video games. Funny how life's interest can over lap.
Its amazin the power of the memory, and feelings, when something triggers an emotion time travel. Sounds like you have lived some life and hold gratitude for it. The most we can hope for is that same quality of life and experience for the youth of today. 👍👍
As a specialty paint finisher... it's nice to see the elaborate casting process. I often receive a cast bronze/brass object(s) to paint/finish.... and sometimes I forget about the object's life, before it's put into my hands.
Wow, beautiful all polished up. Truly does look like a work of art suitable for an art gallery or museum. $11K plus foundry cost seems good value. Betcha you could sell one of those as art pieces for a lot more. Really glad Patreon allows this to be done right. And it was really educational to see how the casting process works and the concerns about swell etc.
@@SampsonBoatCo Have you thought of making a DIY teleprompter, th-cam.com/video/n5_B8yksQmo/w-d-xo.html You use a simple tablet and software that scrolls the text. Then you may find that there are fewer jump cuts needed and any cuts could be relevant B-roll.
Hi Leo, Great work as always! Instead of coping down, I suggest having the pattern fully in the drag, draft angle tapering down. The pattern will be more finicky to remove but can be done slowly and carefully while watching the progress. Lots of tapping and some temporarily fastened handles on the pattern will help with removal. When coping down the sand must pull away from the pattern all in one go, which is not very controllable even without a crane involved. Based on how easily the belaying pin was able to leave an impression in the sand, I also think it needs to be tamped harder, at least around the pattern. Following the wedged tamper with something flat and heavy would probably get you there, like a sledge used vertically as a tamper. I tamp until pushing with my knuckle doesn't leave a noticeable impression. You've probably got it sorted by now anyway. Thanks for all you do for the world of wooden boats!
Pete Langley brought the same commitment, passion and intelligence to the fire service as he does to marine foundry work. He's an asset to the community for which those who know him hold in the highest regard. I'm happy Leo has such expertise available locally.
he's an interesting character indeed. Love that parting wink.
45 minutes. You have blessed me today leo.
Amen. Today’s gonna be a good day.
Exactly! Just say down with a glass of Oban Little bay- 45min of smiles :D
Haha, had the same thought! 😁 Grabbed a big coffee and settled in.
Hi, very good!!!
The casting master's eloquent explanation of metallurgy and the strength of the floors, and watching the process it takes to cast a single floor makes for one of the best episodes ever. These casual geniuses, like live oak master Steve Cross, are out there doing the work, absolute masters of esoteric processes and bodies of knowledge one would never encounter except for some young English bloke who wanted to preserve a languishing historically significant ship. Too many words, I know, but thanks for your channel, Leo! That polished floor is gorgeous.
Eloquently said. I ditto the thought and the application for Leo's work and efforts.
Totally agree. It’s great to see these craftsmen are still out there and Leo is humble enough to let them take centre stage in his videos.
I will never forget Steve Cross
Not only Pete Langley but Norm Coote and on an on, what a font of knowledge Leo has discovered.
"casual geniuses", "masters of esoteric processes"
...right on Duncan!
Clark is a natural presenter. I could see him easily front a DIY show of his own. Good stuff.
This Old Boat
Lovely to see Ron Swanson helping out ;-) Good work all of you!
I feel like the highlight of my TH-cam watching career is going to culminate in the launch and first voyage of the re-born Tally Ho! Great job to Leo and all the wonderful volunteers and patreons!
- Mine too, haha. Thanks Dave
@@SampsonBoatCo only two more years to go :)
Dave Gould Ditto!
HAHA I love the recurring theme of you asking Pete what he's doing. He's such a good sport.
I had a boss like this. Constantly asking me what I was doing. Finally fed up, I responded "Talking to you, instead of doing useful work". He stopped asking me idiotic questions.
Should you polish them all even though they won’t be seen??
Some times when my wife and I go out. She wears really nice underwear. No one else knows it, but I do. 😉
Lighten up Francis
@@robertferrara4529
Hahaha! Yes, Seargent Hulka!
I know too! 😜
I suspect it's like forging iron the process of forging/polishing makes the grain structure in the surface stronger and more resilient. Also polishing the surface eliminates cracks/imperfections which could lead to unwanted corrosion.
Now we all know! 😁
My Grandfather was a pattern-maker for foundries in Tacoma his whole life. This episode made him and his career come alive again. This has been a gift to me.
I have been pattern making for the last 20 yrs. I started as a apprentice right about the time cnc machines were replacing craftsman. Hats off to your grandfather ! The old timers were highly skilled and its a shame those skills aren't being passed down to the younger generations.
My Grandfather was a Moulder for the Pacific Foundry in San Francisco for his whole life also, this video gave me an insight on what it takes for his job. Thank you Leo.
Also as a kid, I can remember seeing some of his strange looking foundry tools... the video made the process and techniques clear and understanding, thanks again...
my grandfather was a master carpenter in Daytona beach . he worked at the boat yard building sub chasers during the war .. he has now passed away , but would have loved to of seen this . it is sad life is too short that you are not able to do everything one would like .. thus you tube helps supply some of this lack by watching someone else do what would be a interest of yours . the skill and artistry of the boat builders is amazing . ...
Pete missed his calling he really should have been a stand up comedian, really, no bs he makes me laugh.
Discovery Channel, take note, this is how it is done. I could watch this all day. Leo, this is perfect
Discovery Channel, one of my favorites, doesn't hold a candle to Leo. The technical errors on Discovery drive me bonkers.
They can barely Discover their own navels...
DC is shit now. People like Leo make this themselves.... and people wonder why cable is dying and TH-cam is so popular.
@@MrClarkisgod You called it. DC now makes fake reality-show content for fools with the attention span of gnats. Long gone are the early days when you could see something mesmerizing on DC that you'd never seen before. And, frankly, YT has done a better job of crowd-sourcing content of higher quality than DC might have otherwise produced, as DC's lowest common denominator is, after all, that couch-surfing gnat.
My father worked in a foundry and made propellers for the fast attack submarines at Mare Island CA.and when I was young he would take me into watching him make the molds for the propellers, one time I got to watch them pour one they opened the roof to let the fumes escape so no one would get brass chills, the crucible was about one story high and moved around by a gigantic crane. submarines propellers are about one story high which takes a massive amount of brass to pour into them. it would take about 6 months to make a mold, for about 10 minutes to pour. all this showed me what an artisan my father was. This type of craft is a dying art, great to see this type of craft is still done .
Do they use the same process today?
respect to your father
@@1MinuteFlipDoc I know of a few places that still cast large propellers. But instead of hand finishing a couple use CNC to finish them. It's sort of the best of both worlds coming together.
Yeah, these days it's a kid with a CNC router, but somehow...the prices are still the same despite not involving any kind of skill other than institutionalized knowledge. Not wanting to cast shade on modern practices, but there isn't one guy knowing the whole process but "3" which then accounts for the times these things fail miserably because the hand didn't listen to the leg and so on. A lot of them, if you pick them out, ignoring that they don't know the process from one end to the other other than the broad strokes, if you ask them why they do certain things they do, they can't give you an answer outside "well that's how i learnt it". Where as if you happen upon an old guy who worked all his life in his field, he will tell you exactly why a plane meets another with a certain curvature step and why you pour it in two holes at once or this or that. He can even pin point for you when he learnt it, why, and how. Kinda sad. We've swapped excellence for mediocrity in the name of mass.
Submarine props are large, but battleship props were also cast in bronze and even larger
I'm glad Ron Swanson has found work now that Parks and Rec is off the air.
Yes. This is the comment I was looking for.
Man i didnt even think that until i read your comment.
glad I wasn't the only one who thought that
Sampson Boat Co is actually the prequel, that is a young Ron.
😁👍
The amount of knowledge and skill involved in this project is humbling.
He is definitely a skilled guy surrounded by other skilled people. However anyone who’s done enough research and doesn’t give up can make anything.
The money that's involved is what is staggering... We're still on the basic frame.. lol. Wait until he starts doing interior decorations.. hahah
My uncle was a pattern maker a tool and die maker Foundry operator and an engraver You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet! World War II Navy machinist repairman.
In the description of the bronze floors he left out one consideration bronze is very expensive that's why you don't want to use more bronze than you need.
Leo, I've been watching your building process from France since day1, and even though many, many comments have already expressed their awe at the stunning quality of... everything, the boatbuilding, the video shooting and editing, as a woodworker I feel compelled to join the chorus. I became a patron too, slightly ashamed not to have done so before. That episode was mind-blowing, and I can only weakly attempt to express my admiration and thankfulness for the weekly gift we get.
People will admire this floor a hundred years from now and marvel at the dedication it took to go the extra mile. Hopefully they'll be able to look it up and still find this video on TH-cam.
I know right.... it's a fascinating idea
I admire your confidence in TH-cam still being around in 100 year’s time…
"Hey Pete, what you doin?" lol
Pete's camera interactions is probably the best personality of these videos.
Lets get some support for Pete being shy in front of the camera. You are doing good Pete, don't worry!
Hi Leo, I sure do hope that you fully appreciate what you have in Pete. I renovate houses and sell them when completed, and there is nothing better than being able to assign a task to a person knowing full well that the job will be done right without having to look over their shoulder or correct their mistakes. These types of people are harder to find nowadays. They are invaluable. I am sure that you do appreciate him, but I thought it worth mentioning.
Quality workmanship, much less those with the skills of artisans are rare today. Leo had a dedicated crew and that goes a long way to achieving perfection.
What an episode! A reluctant star, some willing helpers, a lazy dog, a grey bearded casting wizard, our favourite erudite boatbuilder and head honcho Poncho the macaw who obviously runs the show. Epic.
Pete is just a tall dwarf. His family and race have been masters of metal for thousands of years and he still is!
This was the first episode that i saw courtesy of Acorn to Arabella. Since then I have binge watched 75 episodes in four days. Love your work.
One of your best episodes, the from making and casting process was fascinating. Good on you taking your work to a foundry that is trying to keep the industry growing by employing youngsters. I enjoyed all 45 minutes. Thanks for sharing.
Totally agree 👍👍
Ditto.
"Hey Pete! How's it going?"
"Well, it's the middle of a global pandemic, I'm stuck in a boatyard with Leo, his camera, and a batshit crazy parrot surrounded by chickens. So can't complain..."
I'm going to have to up my subscription :-) Worth it? You bet...
Lol Pete is awesome, love his personality.
I laughed so hard i snorted, fuggin hilarious 🤣
The chickens seem pretty docile; the parrot must be keeping them happy!
"interesting putting so much effort into a temporary thing" and just right there, Pete summed up human life in as few words as possible.
Those temporary things would be a great sales item?
@@deadslow201 I was thinking of what I could use a couple for, coffee table legs?
@@deadslow201 Yes. I'm sure Leo realizes it, but there is a huge money pot developing in the stuff that has been used to build this boat, and the stuff that was rejected due to being too old/rotten/rusty. A lot of it could be turned into sellable items as this project is so popular right now. I don't see Leo sitting down making coffee tables and turning wooden pens, but he could employ someone to manage a whole business venture based around this opportunity. I would!
So true, but it is the effort that counts, the eternal result is a given.
i thought the same. for example slaving away in a kitchen to make a meal, only to have it scarfed down in 5 minutes. then repeat it 2 more times in the day
Pete Langley, thank you so much for sharing so much technical detail and specification information, the materials engineer in me is thrilled, definitely a superb choice!
Regarding the extra expense of using bronze floor brackets. It's like buying tools. You've got the cheap one, and yeah it sorta works then there's the quality tool. It gets the job done, but with a certain finesse, and ten years later you reach in the drawer for it you no longer remember what you paid, you're just glad you bought the quality one. Some day you're going to be in some big ass swell you hadn't planned on. At that moment you're going to mumble to yourself, "God I'm glad I went to that extra expense right now, because in her heart I know she's built solid!"
I've never met anyone who regretted going to the extra expense on something, saying; "I really wish I had just gone the cheaper route!"
Looking really good
As an artisan, I can say, showing these processes definately fill in for the dumb questions customers ask as to why it's so expensive. my answer has always been that it is what it is, well done boys! masters of the craft!... I am so grateful for these videos!
You are so right Brian. When you are an artisan you appreciate even more the work, skill and time put into creating something.
@@ibTeeMac Still 99% of things that once were made by artisans aren't any more, and I can't say I'm worse off for not having to pay $50 for a pen.
@@SBBurzmali if a Bic stick pen works for you, then $6.00 per dozen is just fine for you. Personally, I feel more inspired and feel the word of inspiration flow much more freely from a well crafted, hand made, woodturned writing tool, that I can look and feel the pasion that went into it; than a cheap machine blown plastic tube that has my hand cramping after half a page. But to each their own, I suppose.
@@SBBurzmali The difference is, you have been sold a lie. The $50 pen would've lasted you your lifetime, but the throw away pens will cost you hundreds.
Corporations want you to consume, and the more you consume, the more they can expand and create more profits.
Look at Germany and Japan. They still value traditional craftsmanship and companies that have been family owned and produced the same items for centuries still flourish. Why? Because their cultures still value owning something for a lifetime, value quality and form over function.
If you truly think your throwaway pen is the way to go, you should have absolutely no interest in this video series?
@@thomasarussellsr I have and use several types and grades of writing instruments. Its not an either/or calculation.
What a lovely bloke Pete Langley is... knowledgeable, articulate, experienced and all-round nice guy. And that polished floor looks gorgeous!!
Hi my name is leo,a boatbuilder and a sailor, a philosopher, project manager, and videographer..a inspiration......and budgie wrangler
Bahahahaha, Budgie Wrangler. Aussie here, Budgie Smugglers are Speedo swimsuits on men. So your turn of phrase evoked an image of Leo wrangling a group of swarthy men in Speedos in a gay bath house. :) :)
A chemist, metallurgist, a long single sentence speaker amongst others
@@philbox4566 You've got a lot of repressed feelings there, don't you Friday? :)
That’s a parrot. Budgies are much smaller.
@@johnshaw873 ,especially to Phil
Couldn't be happier to have my patreon dollars going to something being done right. Casting was the clear choice. Great work.
I think this is the best attitude for building stuff. More effort and more costs but it gives much more satisfaction and pride in the end.
Oh Leo. Not only are you bringing into this project true artisans, you are showing us the true efforts our for fathers put in. Great Video. The floors look great !
You're really gonna make the ghost of Albert Strange proud with the craftsmanship going into this restoration, she will be a better, more resilient boat than she ever was.
I agree. Well said.
And, all the while using as much as possible, the original wood.
I believe he is already there, sitting on a timber chair in the background, smoking a pipe and admiring the work his subliminal guidance is creating during this restoration.
As someone who has had quite a few castings made, this was 14 minutes of increasing tension until "shrinkage" was mentioned.
My sphincter clenched too for most of this episode. Awesome eh. ;)
Like climbing a limp ladder.
WOW the amount of work, and labor to make these molds, is over the top craftsmanship.
The floor are going to be entirely hidden??? They're stunning!!! Surely you can give whoever's lucky enough to tread the deck a peak at the wonderful craftsmanship that's gone into them with some inginious window into the depths below?? Georgeous beautiful! Keep up the amazing work!
Pete is camera shy but once he start to talk boat he’s so good! It flows like water
Pete rocks.
This is one of the top episodes. Pete Langley was great, not only is he a master of his craft but he is an educator. I really enjoyed and understood his explanation of the mould making and casting process and the performance specifications of the finished component. Leo you should be proud of what you are doing, not only are you an accomplished shipwright but a great film maker too.
And fantastic hair.
While Leo in every single video is sure to thank all of his "patreons, volunteers, contributors and anyone else who otherwise supports this project, as it helps him take the time necessary to create, edit and upload these videos", I say we now all a vote of thanks to the new crew, who are now helping him take the time to create, edit and upload a 45 minute!!! video.
We're spoiled with this one, dare I suggest, if this were to become the new norm, instead of a longer video every 2 weeks, a 20 minute video once a week? I think it would actually boost TH-cam revenues and channel exposure.
We need more sailing tales
I try to imagine ancient boat builders with a new design..how they did a shake down cruise to determine center of gravity and how much ballast they'd need, how much sail thru could fly, how big a rudder they needed, and all the other things you want to meet to figure out with a new boat design. Now we've got 3D design with onboard strength of materials so they can..with the click of a mouse determine, for example, how thick a certain piece of metal needs to be, how strong the standing rigging needs to be, etc. Watching you guys work is inspiring! What an awesome project, and what a boat you'll have when you're done!
I LOVE WATCHING YOUR STORY BUILDING YOUR BOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Enjoyed Pete's detailed commentary on the bronze floor patterns. We need to know what Pete's doin!
Yes, please more Pete interviews. I want to know if he realized Leo was documenting this whole adventure for the world?
I subscribe to several channels doing wooden boat building projects and your is by far the best. This was an awesome episode!!! I also loved the Live oak mill in South Georgia. That guy was great and his accent was amazing also. Keep up the great work. I have been battling Covid19 for 3 weeks now and your channel has been a great thing to keep my spirits up.
Prayers for a quick and successful recovery. God bless!
Get well soon Jay!!
Jay--hope for the best for you.
get well soon!
Thank you all. I am doing pretty good. I'll be fine. Thank you again
Man, I found about your channel a few weeks ago, I've watched almost all of them by now, and I found myself wating for the next one like never before. This is truly a beautiful project, thank you for making it happen and showing us the process, and thanks to all the people that one way or another have contributed to making possible both Tally Ho's rebirth an the series that documents the process, you all truly bring me joy.
Interesting all the skills that go into shipwrights work!
Leo.... This episode was truly bad ass!!!!! The music, the manipulation of materials, the amazing talent of the people involved and the amazing creation coming out of that culmination made this an amazing episode. I am SO excited to watch the process and someday see the finished boat. Thank you so much for bringing us along with you Leo. It is an awesome thing to watch.
"Hey Pete! Whatcha doin'??" that needs to be a shirt...
The perverse delight that Leo takes in editing these shots is the current highlight of this series.
So funny seeing Pete getting over his camera shyness
Mind boggling process of attention to detail and blending of technologies. I find it humbling to watch artisans in wood and metal working together.
WOW! Another learning video. Thank you so much. i hope you put all these videos together in a series, I am sure that there will be lots of people that would like to watch again and again, year in and year out as long as Tally Ho sails and then as an instruction for the next century's boat builders who will be renovating Tally Ho in about 150 years. God bless.
A series is available! It's called TH-cam!
Nick Offerman has been rejuvenated by the project! Pete Langley is great, he made the casting process easier to understand.
I can't remember a more awe inspiring 45 minute experience. Great content, Leo.
Saying this process was “labor intensive” is a massive understatement
Which is why most foundries in the US have closed and moved to where labor is cheaper.
"I've been looking forward to this"
Yep, was not disappointed.
I wish I could see this boat in 100 years from now. Using bronze (a highly crystaline metal) against the strength of the sea in a flexible wooden frame...
After the explanation of the bronze alloy and seeing them polished... wow!
Saltheart, you have in my opinion the best channel on TH-cam. Today, I just watched the best episode yet. Congratulations! Where is Lady Saltheart??
Every episode takes me some place new but this episode captivated me and I was glued to the screen for 45 min. which seemed like 5:00. The level of detail never seems to amaze me. Thnx Leo and crew.
The polished floor sitting in Tally Ho at the end is just stunning, amazing job team
Like a golden tooth.
@@Helloverlord
"As flash as a rat with a gold tooth."
Theo Jansen said “The walls between art and engineering exist only in our minds”. Looking at the polished bronze sitting perfectly against the timber in your boat I thought about that concept. What an astonishing project! Leo, you are a true Renaissance man.
Its hard to fly a Jackson Pollock to the moon though.
...but you can have a piss in a Marcel Duchamp!
At last some content for a metal bender like me. I will say that you have found a prize in your choice of a foundryman. Providing sweat equity in the castings is a real plus. Having made rammed sand molds and having failed castings puts that part of the process into additional perspective. I love this voyage of yours.
The quality of this content is just absolutely mindblowing.
45 minutes of content, amazing.
Within an hour, 19k views and nearly 300 comments
That is just impressive and totaly deserved
81+k views at 5 hours. Can you imagine what Leo could do if we each sent him one dollar.
This is one of the coolest episodes of probably the best series on TH-cam. Thank you for this.
Wow, the strength is amazing and the shine is blinding! I vote to polish them all like gold!!
What a spectacular bit of craftsmanship. I wish my dad had lived long enough to see the TH-cam age. He would have loved this video.
Great looking floors, Bronze is the best decision over timber, it is the material that Tally Ho deserves.. :)
This was worth every second of the two week wait.
All you guys did such a great job in explaining all these processes this week. A wonderful experience watching every aspect of the prep to final polishing of the floors. I notice that Pete used to work on the Western Flyer project. You made a great choice with hiring him. All company included has a great set of skill sets for a big and arduous project as the Tally Ho. Keep pushing forward and do not forget the goal: "sail away in the sunset". Blessings to all.
Thank you for showing us the making of the moulds at the foundry. Such a time consuming process.
It's amazing how the floor came out. It's beautiful.
That molten metal sure is eye candy.
She was expensive to build back then and she is expensive now. It just means she holds value just as good as gold, silver, or perhaps art. And lets face it she is a work of art.
a work of art and pure gold passion
With this series, nobody can contest whatever value Leo puts on her. It's both a price insurance and a quality insurance in one, whilst also teaching and sharing with the masses.
I can just imagine the insurance carrier 😲=you did what,?!?
It becomes a revelation as to why Captains used to go down with their ships.
Imagine having to explain why all that work ended up in the bottom of the ocean.
Well said....You are correct....!
Hi Leo, I have been watching your progress ever since episode 1. IT GETS BETTER EVRY EPISODE I WATCH!
The Tally Ho was born in Shoreham by Sea the same as me, and at the turn of the last century my great grandfather (Frank Dagger) worked as a shipwright in one of the shipyards in Shoreham for a while. That is all the information I have until I get back to see if my cousin has any further information, but there is a definite 1 in 3 chance that he was one of the original builders. Originally from Ireland, he went on to become a farmer, builder, photographer & village bobby in Pumpton about 25 miles away. His woodcrafting skills were well known and he was particularly famous for his artistic & structural design when using wood in his staircases. I have been told that they were special features in the houses he built.
Was wondering if you have publicized your project within the relatively small community of Shoreham by Sea? They have a local newspaper, the Shoreham Herald, which may also be interested in learning of your project & maybe "twinning Shoreham with the town that is now giving rebirth to a living symbol of Shorehams' former heyday?
I am also a seasoned deep water sailor, Yachtmaster (Ocean) and a disciple of the "wood is good" generation with hours of experience in re-decking & patching holes in my first boat. Those beautiful polished bronze floors are a n absolute must in my view, nothing better to remind you of a job well done when you lift a hatch to check on the bilge and see a shiny example of your work & those that helped you at the time. Any thoughts on casting internal latches & light fittings etc in the same material in a similar vein? You have started something truly remarkable, and I along with so many others, will be watching to see how you install them in the next episode, a credit to the old skills that seem to have been forgotten so quickly keep it up! Give the dog a broom & put the parrot on roller-skates ........
Im loving seeing the different approaches to the same thing on TallyHo and Arrabella. For a land lubber like me it's fascinating.
Yep. It shows how inexperienced workers will always do it the hard slow way, and still not end up with anywhere near the quality of a professionally built boat like tallyHo is turning out to be.
Looks great guys! Good work Pete!
That floor casting looks amazing - there is no question that they all should be mirror polished!
Utterly brilliant Leo, I find your attention to detail and the huge effort to be true to the original build staggering.
I'd want a 'glass' viewing plate in the sole so I could just stare at that bronze floor from time to time !
As a retired maintenance man in the iron and brass foundry buisness I've really enjoyed this video.
Our pattern makers water the highest paid craft of all the trades and when they topped out there pay was more than some of the engineers. YOU REALLY saved some money.
Your foundry likely will alter the sand recipe a little to increase compaction and cure the problem. Peace n God bless.
Leo, now you are spoiling us with frequent clips. I love your channel - this is real shipsbulding at it's best!
The quality of these floors is remarkable. Having myself been around two family yachts 1909 and 1911 for 20 yrs, we replaced keel bolts and floors on the 42ft 1911 Milne Yawl, using the closest material to wrought iron available then (70's). We couldn't have afforded bronze, it was simply beyond our budget. The quality of this build is outstanding, Leo is a rare breed of young man who is using skills almost lost to modern day shipwrights. Tally Ho will be a boat with a life expectancy greater than the original boat. Well done, every episode is a joy and pleasure to watch.
I’m sure that other people who have also spent a significant amount of time onTH-cam and have seen plenty of moulding/metal pouring videos will agree that this guy was an absolute casting pro 👌
Watching youtube vids does not a professional make lol. Bet you don't know what the borax was for ;)
That was a great episode, so interesting, everyone involved is a master of their craft "Tally Ho" is a living thing.
Just added a C-note to the kitty. Great episode. Right up there with Steve Cross.
Amazing, thank you!!
Wonderful! I'm guessing I wasn't the only one excited by the longer format - is this going to be a permanent change!? I hope so :)
No, I'm afraid not - I was editing until 4am last night, it nearly killed me!
@@SampsonBoatCo Thanks for the extra effort Leo - worth the effort - what a treat!
@@SampsonBoatCo I bet! For your own sanity I'm sure it's better to spend more time with a chisel in your hand than a mouse. Keep up the good work!
You video editing and sound track are superb. My favorite weekly watch ...
Thanks, Leo, and everyone who helps out. I love watching this build progress.
Ever since you have mentioned that you were going to cast these floors, I have been waiting. I could watch everyone of these being cast, cleaned up, fitted, and polished! ANOTHER MASTERPIECE VIDEO!!!!!
I was privileged to undertake a traditional 5 year naval engineering apprenticeship that included several months of what was called 'allied trades' Blacksmithing, coppersmithing etc taught by master tradesmen. We were the last to do this as the powers to be scrapped apprentices and moved to repair by replacement. It was a unique and wonderous experience to learn from these artisans, albeit we only had a glimpse of their decades of work and skills. We did some basic casting but what you did in the videos is pure art. Love the bling look and yes all the floors should be polished, if only to match the golden rivet. Submarine naval veteran.
Man Leo... Your dedication to doing things "the right way" is unparalleled. Incredible.
Leo..I agree about the rough casting would be a more fitting look..but maybe deep engrave the names of all the people that put hands on Tally Ho on the bling floor..I think it would be fittin..I don't know if anyone cares or not..but I'm going to say it anyway..Leo..these are the days of your life..most likely you will never have the concentration of people and experiences that you are now experiencing with the rebirth of Tally Ho..made all the more precious by what I am going to say next..
I graduated from GlenBard East in 1982 in Lombard Il..this episode brought back a flood of memories I haven't thought about in years..you see we..had a full sand cast foundry in our metal shop..we did all the things you did..I saw amazing castings made of copper,bronze and aluminum starting at age 16 !..sixteen year olds casting molten metal !! it got me to thinking if that program was still active..
I called GlenBard East just a few minutes ago from Sioux Falls .SD someone answered..I told the gal I had a odd question..she said she hoped she could answer it..I asked if they still had the foundry in the metal shop..she replied..I've been here for 15 years and all that time there hasn't even been a metal shop at all..I..I didn't know what to say..I half expected the foundry to be gone.but the whole metal shop?
Leo..when you spoke of the process of creating these pieces and the effort that went into it and then the setback of a failed sand cast..the heat and finally the finished product you took me back 39 years to my youth and when I experienced these very same things..then to find out what I always thought other young people were still experiencing has been erased..
I know you want to finish Tally Ho..hell..we all want to see her sail..oh hell I'm not a poet so i guess this this might describe what I'm trying to say..ad·ven·ture "an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity" yours has started even before hull has met water young man..as i found out today one avenue to others adventures has been eliminated..as for many more I'm sure I am not aware of..which makes what you are doing all the more precious..
It's a great honor of mine to be part of a group of local blacksmiths in my area at a near by historical park . My forge master has been there for more then 30 years and his master before that. I have only been doing my smithing for 6 or so years off and on but don't lose heart the old crafts are still alive even among the younger generation .I started when I was 19 ironically I started because of a lot ve of video games. Funny how life's interest can over lap.
Thanks for reminding me that 1982 is a long long long time ago😶😄
Seems like just yesterday still, high schools probably don't even have a wood shops anymore
Its amazin the power of the memory, and feelings, when something triggers an emotion time travel.
Sounds like you have lived some life and hold gratitude for it.
The most we can hope for is that same quality of life and experience for the youth of today.
👍👍
As a specialty paint finisher... it's nice to see the elaborate casting process.
I often receive a cast bronze/brass object(s) to paint/finish.... and sometimes I forget about the object's life, before it's put into my hands.
Wow, beautiful all polished up. Truly does look like a work of art suitable for an art gallery or museum. $11K plus foundry cost seems good value. Betcha you could sell one of those as art pieces for a lot more. Really glad Patreon allows this to be done right. And it was really educational to see how the casting process works and the concerns about swell etc.
your videos reinforce everything I learn in college, you have a great way of explaining the processes involved and I find it really fascinating ♥️
Really liking the double camera pieces while explaining things btw.
Thanks - I'm learning new tricks!
@@SampsonBoatCo Have you thought of making a DIY teleprompter, th-cam.com/video/n5_B8yksQmo/w-d-xo.html
You use a simple tablet and software that scrolls the text. Then you may find that there are fewer jump cuts needed and any cuts could be relevant B-roll.
A piece of art worthy to be in the museum
Hi Leo,
Great work as always! Instead of coping down, I suggest having the pattern fully in the drag, draft angle tapering down. The pattern will be more finicky to remove but can be done slowly and carefully while watching the progress. Lots of tapping and some temporarily fastened handles on the pattern will help with removal. When coping down the sand must pull away from the pattern all in one go, which is not very controllable even without a crane involved.
Based on how easily the belaying pin was able to leave an impression in the sand, I also think it needs to be tamped harder, at least around the pattern. Following the wedged tamper with something flat and heavy would probably get you there, like a sledge used vertically as a tamper. I tamp until pushing with my knuckle doesn't leave a noticeable impression.
You've probably got it sorted by now anyway. Thanks for all you do for the world of wooden boats!
Love how the blooper reel is integral. I smile every time! Also gotta say... this is one of the best episodes!
Awesome video. Fascinating to see the whole process. Hats off to doing the right thing to make sure Tally Ho is around for a very long time to come. 👍
Pete seems like a top chap! So knowledgeable about his craft. Inspiring to watch! 👍🏾
That hair is classy, too!
Worth every cent mate. Knowing that they are there when you are in heavy seas and can't even see them will be a source of irreplaceable comfort.
I love the way you incorporate the animals in to your video. Im sure they appreciate it.