Yes, and spending so much time to explain what you're doing and more importantly, why you're doing it. This is part of what makes Acorn to Arabella so inspiring - all the people involved along the way.
Very impressive woodworking skills and amazing workmanship. Reusing reclaimed wood from Victoria to build a new dingy tender for 'Acorn to Arabella' is definitely worth the additional time and effort involved. Congratulations Bob - well done! Look forward to future episodes................
Dear Sylvie, Thanks you so much for your kind words. And a big thanks to your continued support. I'll look forward to seeing the results of your woodworking class. Cheers, Bob
Boy there is nothing like having the right tools at the right time. That lift that is on the track on the ceiling is to die for. A well stocked shop is a great thing. It obviously took you a long time and a lot of work to get where you are. Perfection!
A work of art Bob, by a true craftsman! I remember Steve taking Victoria apart for just such projects. The ultimate in recycling is to see the you using it Arabella`s tender!!!
Interesting about Titebond. I'd love to see some side-by-side tests of Titebond 3 vs Epoxy (hint hint). I don't quite see what I want on other people's videos on the topic. I'm sure there are some places where epoxy would be more useful. Certainly for filling big gaps. Epoxy with fillers can provide structure (like in the stem of your stitch and glue dinghy). But for gluing two pieces of wood together, I never thought that epoxy might not be the way to go. You're probably right that it's overused. It does work! But is it always necessary?
I love the jig you created to hold the wood tight on the bandsaw. Thank you for another great video and for all you are doing to help Steve. I love your craftsmanship.
This glue is excellent, I use it a lot here, I just don't use it anymore because it's very expensive. I'm building @veleiroema. Good winds to everyone!
There's something quite exciting about uncovering a glued-up panel, especially when we're confident it will be as intended, I imagine the piece will be mighty strong too ! I really like using Titebond III, being able to wipe away spills or excess with a cloth dampened with just water is the icing on the cake! May I be bold and enquire as to the make of the watch you're wearing in this film, it is very distinctive and looks interesting with a nautical theme! Hope you have a fantastic 2023, looking forward to the next instalment . Tony
The more I work with Titebond lll the more impressed I am with the product. The watch is my design that I had made sporting my logo on the face. Thanks for noticing! Cheers, Bob
With how old Victoria was, it is likely that it is actually cuban mahogany instead of honduran. That was the more common and premium type of mahogany back when Victoria was built.
Bob, as fastidious as you are I am flabbergasted that you allow your beutiful 12 1/2' Haven that you so lovingly and painstakingly created to remain uncovered so that she becomes dusty and apparently neglected. Yes, I know that the dust can be carefully removed and that she will be none the worse for wear, but really, she is a proud lady and deserves far more respect than that.
Yes, cauls are still used. The steel plate was just the fastest solution. I will be putting some cauls to use in a upcoming video. Thanks for watching!
As always, clear and complete. I’ve always treated assembly time as running from first application of glue to tightening the last clamp. (Never been an issue for what I do.). I suspect your glue up took more than 10 minutes - up to the moment you dropped the steel plate on the panel. Any insight on how long until clamps are applied? Although it shouldn’t matter as long as the temperature is within spec, does being on the cool end lengthen the assembly time?
Hi Robert, The continuous video length of the glue up was 11:27 from the time I started to camera till ending. Looking at the time when the first glue is poured till the plate is placed its just shy of 10 minutes.The little research I did suggests that it is true, lower temperature will lengthen the assembly time as higher temperatures will shorten it. To assure a good bond, 45°F is the lowest recommended temperature for Titebond III, air and materials during application. My shop was 60°F on glue up day. Thanks for watching! Bob
Painstaking process, high quality result. Regardless of that, it would probably be advisable to fill those compartments with foam if they will be sealed. If so, the question becomes why was it necessary to fabricate the plywood panels?
That is a Kreg Resaw guide. Resaw guides provide a higher level of control when adjusting for band saw blade drift. Curved face of the guide helps steer board into the cut. Easily attaches to the face of the band saw fence. It in fact makes it easier the keep the board straight. Thanks for watching!
Hi, tx the videos, nice work. Other than the mahogany on the surface, what are pros/cons of this method vs similar thickness commercial marine ply or lets say 2 glued sheets of marine ply? Just curious if its more economical or stronger/longer lasting? Thanks again
Yes, one could laminate 2 pieces of marine plywood together. Or just purchase the thickness you need. In the episode were I construct the rudder for my Haven I did just that (2, 1/2" to make up 1 inch) In this case purchasing a sheet of the 1" material was a special $$$ order. Part of the brief I was given by Steve was that the boat be build of recycled, or locally sourced materials. The custom plywood is much lighter than mahogany of the same thickness, and stronger (the bulkhead is an important element in the structure of the tender) Steve also asked that there be some mahogany bright work in the boat. Thanks for your question and watching! Cheers, Bob
Nice work Bob... as always. I wonder did you consider using a vacuum pump instead of the weight to compress the layers? Based on a 610 x 450 mm board and if you had a pretty good one vac pump and managed to get down to say 0.2 bar, that would equate to around 2000kg spread evenly over the full face of the bulkhead board (if I did my maths right ).
I did consider a vacuum bag system. However, I don't have one and for the couple of small panels I need for the tender I could not justify the cost of the equipment needed. I did however have a steel plate. Granted a vacuum would give a greater pressing force. The steel plate worked great with good squeeze out and no voids. In the future if I have a larger project I would consider a vacuum bagging system. Of course if you or someone you know would like to donate on I'd be happy to put it to good use. Thanks for you question and watching. Cheers, Bob
@@TheArtofBoatBuilding Good points Bob. I have used a fridge compressor as a vacuum pump (getting about -0.75 bar below gauge pressure or better) with heavy duty plastic with tecc 7 sealant to good effect. But then I didn't have access to an overhead gantry crane and a 200 kg plate. Your system seemed to work brilliantly so stick to what works, I'd say. (besides the cost of shipping you an old decommissioned fridge compressor from Ireland might be exorbitant). Might be worth considering if you are ever laminating bigger areas. Keep up the great work!!!😁
I've followed you for long enough to know you're a devoted Artist and Artisan to be convinced you understand the phrase, 'Art for Art's Sake, Money for G-d's Sake. I wonder though, in your sanctuary of the Heart of WASP America, if you appreciate the importance of what you're doing for A2A. I am certain beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Tender you're making for Steve and Arabella will be absolutely sound but if you want more views, likes and comments you'll need to invest in a crew. Your workshop is so clean and ordered it's very hard to believe you have no help. I for one am dying to know who you rely on.
You are asking the man who has volunteered his time and expertise to Acorn to Arabella by making this bespoke tender, if he 'appreciates the importance' of what he is doing?
Even with free recycled wood the amount of work, materials and readily available facilities needed, it doesn't look like a cost effective project. I get it it's a hobby, but who's going to admire a DIY piece of plywood?
Have you ever done anything just because you can and want to? Bob is building the tender as a gift to boats owner. He is a good man for doing so in my book.
The plywood weights 0.18 oz per sq in. Solid mahogany weighs 0.32oz per sq in. Both 5/8” The end result was a stronger panel at close to half the weight.
And here I was thinking Steve's bulkhead plywood was fancy... Beautiful results, Bob.
Steve is very fortunate to have you make the dinghy for him , what a generous gesture , thank you for sharing the build with us all.
Yes, and spending so much time to explain what you're doing and more importantly, why you're doing it. This is part of what makes Acorn to Arabella so inspiring - all the people involved along the way.
This reminds of a scene from the movie “Crocodile Dundee” …
“That’s not a clamp. Here’s a clamp!”😊
Craftsmanship at it's finest. Thank you.
It's Bob The Builder 😎
You certainly live up to your motto! Just a beautiful job, every time.
Love the cardboard box at the end of the table saw great work as usual
Thank you! Cheers!
Very impressive woodworking skills and amazing workmanship. Reusing reclaimed wood from Victoria to build a new dingy tender for 'Acorn to Arabella' is definitely worth the additional time and effort involved. Congratulations Bob - well done! Look forward to future episodes................
I’m sure 500 others suggested the same as I did Bob: you should build the tender for Arabella. This is wonderful, and you are a prince.
I’m glad I’m not a wood worker but damn it must be so Gratifying to see that final piece after the tedious work
thanks you ! your channel is no BS, straight to point. Your work inspires me to enlist in a class in wood working.
Dear Sylvie,
Thanks you so much for your kind words. And a big thanks to your continued support. I'll look forward to seeing the results of your woodworking class.
Cheers,
Bob
I had visions of Norm Abram while I was watching you. I get that same feeling of fascination seeing things come together. Well done, Sir.
Boy there is nothing like having the right tools at the right time. That lift that is on the track on the ceiling is to die for. A well stocked shop is a great thing. It obviously took you a long time and a lot of work to get where you are. Perfection!
amazing craftsmanship.... period.
Beautiful work Bob. The fixturing used to resaw the material made this a great video to watch. Have a great week ahead.
A work of art Bob, by a true craftsman! I remember Steve taking Victoria apart for just such projects. The ultimate in recycling is to see the you using it Arabella`s tender!!!
Interesting about Titebond. I'd love to see some side-by-side tests of Titebond 3 vs Epoxy (hint hint). I don't quite see what I want on other people's videos on the topic. I'm sure there are some places where epoxy would be more useful. Certainly for filling big gaps. Epoxy with fillers can provide structure (like in the stem of your stitch and glue dinghy). But for gluing two pieces of wood together, I never thought that epoxy might not be the way to go. You're probably right that it's overused. It does work! But is it always necessary?
Good to see Victoria’s timbers being re-purposed.
Quality wood is becoming something of an expensive option these days.
Happy new year to you!
Outstanding video Sir, that was a great use of recycled material from the boat. Well done.
Nice! Very interesting to see "plywood" hand made. Beautiful job, A2A is very fortunate to have you for a shipwright.
Really nice work. Thanks for sharing
I love the jig you created to hold the wood tight on the bandsaw. Thank you for another great video and for all you are doing to help Steve. I love your craftsmanship.
At some point, some outfeed support would be a good investment.
beautiful plywood.
Thank you very much!
A very nice piece of work. thank you for sharing. Have a great 2023 and stay safe.🙂🙂
Thanks, you too!
Bob - I never would have thought to make my own plywood. What an excellent episode. Well done.
Thanks Bob great work. Impressed also with your out feed table and collection bin in one!
Thanks!
Woodworkers don’t know they need an overhead crane, but they do.
This glue is excellent, I use it a lot here, I just don't use it anymore because it's very expensive. I'm building @veleiroema. Good winds to everyone!
The master's touch. That box to catch the boards at 14:00.
There's something quite exciting about uncovering a glued-up panel, especially when we're confident it will be as intended, I imagine the piece will be mighty strong too ! I really like using Titebond III, being able to wipe away spills or excess with a cloth dampened with just water is the icing on the cake! May I be bold and enquire as to the make of the watch you're wearing in this film, it is very distinctive and looks interesting with a nautical theme! Hope you have a fantastic 2023, looking forward to the next instalment . Tony
The more I work with Titebond lll the more impressed I am with the product.
The watch is my design that I had made sporting my logo on the face.
Thanks for noticing!
Cheers,
Bob
@@TheArtofBoatBuilding Guess we shouldn’t be surprised it’s your own design, I might have known! 👏👍😀
Awsome as usual. Love to watch you work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks
Great Job Bob, as expected, you never disappoint. Those bulkheads are going to be perfect for this tender. cheers bob.
Great work Bob! Very creative and impressive piece!
Thanks the plastic nails are working out great.
New subscriber Bob. That was fascinating. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Welcome aboard!
Another great video Bob. Your attention to detail and beautiful work is very satisfying. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
With how old Victoria was, it is likely that it is actually cuban mahogany instead of honduran. That was the more common and premium type of mahogany back when Victoria was built.
Very nice job
I could smell the Honduras mahogany and the cedar when you sanded and planed them…
Great work, sure Steve will be happy with it, have a nice day !!!.⚓⚓.
Thanks 👍
New subscriber, great stuff! But I saw the guns you're packin... you didn't need the crane to move that slab of steel!!
Ha ha thanks for the vote of confidence!
Welcome, glad you’re here.
Cheers,
Bob
Bob, as fastidious as you are I am flabbergasted that you allow your beutiful 12 1/2' Haven that you so lovingly and painstakingly created to remain uncovered so that she becomes dusty and apparently neglected. Yes, I know that the dust can be carefully removed and that she will be none the worse for wear, but really, she is a proud lady and deserves far more respect than that.
I think Bob deserves more respect than this comment.
Thank You Brian!
Very nice
Thanks
Beautiful work! :)
Really amazing work, Bob! 😃
I'm definitely going to try it some day!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
And happy new year!
Does anyone use cauls and springboards for flat clamping any more?
Yes, cauls are still used. The steel plate was just the fastest solution. I will be putting some cauls to use in a upcoming video.
Thanks for watching!
It’s great to see a top professional at work. Thanks for sharing. (I’m a subscriber via Acorn to Arabella.)
Awesome! Thank you!
As always, clear and complete. I’ve always treated assembly time as running from first application of glue to tightening the last clamp. (Never been an issue for what I do.). I suspect your glue up took more than 10 minutes - up to the moment you dropped the steel plate on the panel. Any insight on how long until clamps are applied? Although it shouldn’t matter as long as the temperature is within spec, does being on the cool end lengthen the assembly time?
Hi Robert,
The continuous video length of the glue up was 11:27 from the time I started to camera till ending. Looking at the time when the first glue is poured till the plate is placed its just shy of 10 minutes.The little research I did suggests that it is true, lower temperature will lengthen the assembly time as higher temperatures will shorten it. To assure a good bond, 45°F is the lowest recommended temperature for Titebond III, air and materials during application. My shop was 60°F on glue up day.
Thanks for watching!
Bob
As always...some very nice work... SHE will be nice soon....
Painstaking process, high quality result. Regardless of that, it would probably be advisable to fill those compartments with foam if they will be sealed. If so, the question becomes why was it necessary to fabricate the plywood panels?
Why did you have that blue aluminum offset from your bandsaw fence? It looks like it makes it harder to keep straight.
That is a Kreg Resaw guide. Resaw guides provide a higher level of control when adjusting for band saw blade drift. Curved face of the guide helps steer board into the cut. Easily attaches to the face of the band saw fence. It in fact makes it easier the keep the board straight.
Thanks for watching!
@@TheArtofBoatBuilding I am impressed by your steady hand! Beautiful work in general too.
@@TheArtofBoatBuilding which is also why you marked your cut line as this allows you to compensate for any blade drift during your cut I assume?
@@paulmartin2348 correct
I just happen to have.......
Hi, tx the videos, nice work. Other than the mahogany on the surface, what are pros/cons of this method vs similar thickness commercial marine ply or lets say 2 glued sheets of marine ply? Just curious if its more economical or stronger/longer lasting? Thanks again
Yes, one could laminate 2 pieces of marine plywood together. Or just purchase the thickness you need. In the episode were I construct the rudder for my Haven I did just that (2, 1/2" to make up 1 inch) In this case purchasing a sheet of the 1" material was a special $$$ order.
Part of the brief I was given by Steve was that the boat be build of recycled, or locally sourced materials.
The custom plywood is much lighter than mahogany of the same thickness, and stronger (the bulkhead is an important element in the structure of the tender) Steve also asked that there be some mahogany bright work in the boat.
Thanks for your question and watching!
Cheers,
Bob
@@TheArtofBoatBuilding thank u
Nice work Bob... as always. I wonder did you consider using a vacuum pump instead of the weight to compress the layers? Based on a 610 x 450 mm board and if you had a pretty good one vac pump and managed to get down to say 0.2 bar, that would equate to around 2000kg spread evenly over the full face of the bulkhead board (if I did my maths right ).
I did consider a vacuum bag system. However, I don't have one and for the couple of small panels I need for the tender I could not justify the cost of the equipment needed. I did however have a steel plate. Granted a vacuum would give a greater pressing force.
The steel plate worked great with good squeeze out and no voids.
In the future if I have a larger project I would consider a vacuum bagging system. Of course if you or someone you know would like to donate on I'd be happy to put it to good use.
Thanks for you question and watching.
Cheers,
Bob
@@TheArtofBoatBuilding Good points Bob. I have used a fridge compressor as a vacuum pump (getting about -0.75 bar below gauge pressure or better) with heavy duty plastic with tecc 7 sealant to good effect. But then I didn't have access to an overhead gantry crane and a 200 kg plate. Your system seemed to work brilliantly so stick to what works, I'd say. (besides the cost of shipping you an old decommissioned fridge compressor from Ireland might be exorbitant). Might be worth considering if you are ever laminating bigger areas. Keep up the great work!!!😁
always beautiful work!
Thank you! Cheers!
nice gesture- no labor costs to build a quality diggy? deserves a cruise vaca aboard arabella s future w/ video
It's a 38' ketch. ;-)
Cripes, is there anything you DON'T have?
pro
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Plastic nails!?! I have never heard of such a thing. Could you please show them to us?
I sure will. I’ll be showing more about them when I’m planking the boat.
Thanks for watching!
I've followed you for long enough to know you're a devoted Artist and Artisan to be convinced you understand the phrase, 'Art for Art's Sake, Money for G-d's Sake. I wonder though, in your sanctuary of the Heart of WASP America, if you appreciate the importance of what you're doing for A2A. I am certain beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Tender you're making for Steve and Arabella will be absolutely sound but if you want more views, likes and comments you'll need to invest in a crew. Your workshop is so clean and ordered it's very hard to believe you have no help. I for one am dying to know who you rely on.
You are asking the man who has volunteered his time and expertise to Acorn to Arabella by making this bespoke tender, if he 'appreciates the importance' of what he is doing?
@@TR4zest don't think so. I thought I was making a suggestion that'd get him more views and subs.
Even with free recycled wood the amount of work, materials and readily available facilities needed, it doesn't look like a cost effective project. I get it it's a hobby, but who's going to admire a DIY piece of plywood?
I do.
I'll admire and respect the creators choice of materials, I suspect cost wasn't the motivation for the particular panel! 😊
Me…
Have you ever done anything just because you can and want to? Bob is building the tender as a gift to boats owner. He is a good man for doing so in my book.
In some situations it's the thought that counts. Most of the vessels are built in this tradition as was the case with arabella's bulkheads .
Looks heavy!!
The plywood weights 0.18 oz per sq in.
Solid mahogany weighs 0.32oz per sq in. Both 5/8”
The end result was a stronger panel at close to half the weight.