There is a point where mere craftsmanship transcends beyond artisanal ability and becomes pure artistry. Pete and Zeal smash it out of the park! An absolute pleasure to watch ! BZ lads!
BZ? Apologies but I don't speak acronym/initialism. Imagine if the artisans dong the work decided to cut corners just because they couldn't be bothered to go the whole hog?
This vessel is a work of art. I bet the original was not made as well as this version. This time in its history, the men and women who built it are forever immortalized. As is should be.
That could be argued. Just being devil's advocate here. I seriously admire Leo's and the entire crew's dedication to the craft and the ethos of 'doing it right'. However, when _Tally Ho_ was first built there was a plethora of seasoned wooden boat builders that had been doing this for all of their lives and they had been apprenticed under generations of boat builders before them for untold centuries. To them, this was just everyday what was expected. And new prime timber was readily available. The best stuff wasn't cheap even then, but, not quite as rich and rare as nowadays. But Leo and modern boat builders do have the luxury of the modern information age. It is much easier to find information on failures and what caused them, and how to avoid them. Starting off with a boat that has outlasted 99.9% of the craft that were her peers is a good start on knowing what works.
@@easymoney8535 but imagine what they can do with today's material (lumber aside) and power tools, would they even use them because they're fast and possibly more precise, or would they be stubborn about it and stick with their hand tools? For example, look at all the modern metal fasteners, do you think their old screws can match the quality and strength? Do you think their hand carved joints could match in function? I'm thinking this new boat should be tons lighter and stronger than the original.
@@junkname9983 fasteners availability wasn't that much different all the way back until the invention of the metal lathe. Copper rivets, bronze screws, bolts, etc is all pretty old school because it works.
@@easymoney8535 I'd argue it's a lot easier to get the little details right these days, not so much because modern technology allows you to do it better (although it definitely can in many cases, not so much on a wooden boat though) but because you can model, plan and build everything else much easier, faster and more reliably so you have more time available for little details. Plus, this is a labour of love among a small, tight knit group rather than employees working a job for payment, for every passionate boat builder there were plenty of people just feeding the family. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but I'd argue the team here are more attuned to the details and fit and finish than a "mass" production company 100 years back
Great to see Pete back in the game. A truly impressive man, and he hasn’t paid me to volunteer this endorsement. Not to forget Leo, he’s remarkable as well.
Have to say Pete promised a shout out to say he is the BEST hand on deck for this rebuild. GOOD WORK PETE. Maybe say my name out loud before the shout out…..
Thanks again for another excellent video Leo. Can't imagine the time that goes into filming/editing/posting all of this for the sake of bringing us along for the ride. Just know that your efforts don't go unnoticed, I speak for all the fans of this channel when I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to every single update on Tally Ho, it has been such a fun adventure to follow!
A pair of sticks. They're called pinch sticks, and have been used forever. I'm amazed that this had to be explained to others on the team, as it is the standard way of taking "measurements" in between two surfaces. If you are fitting a shelf into an alcove, for instance, you would be mad to measure it any other way.
In the royal navy we used a similar method for measuring & cutting damage control timber, it was called a gunter batten, it had a pair of clamps to lock the two battens into position together, the reason for locking them together being that if you could get the gunter batten back to the damage control station you would be able to get the cut timber back to where it was needed for shoring up. I still use that method for all manners of jobs, for smaller gaps I use a small pair of wedges, which works the same way and just as well.
@@MikeAG333 Was thinking the same thing although in recent years I've taken to using a laser measure. Quick and accurate for internal measurements and particularly useful for situations like a rafter plate to the ridge beam distance where a tape measure is impractical. The templating and scribing work on Tally Ho is awesome to behold, more accurate than I could work to.
Measuring sticks, as shown @16:00 are super old-school. I know some old timers who swear they're faster and more accurate than using anything with actual units marked on them.
I'm a restoration sculptor. I much prefer sticks and calipers for measuring over tape mesures. It's so easy to screw up when you need to remember numbers
It is a proven method. There is only one transfer of the measurement. Similar to making the templates for the covering boards. Direct and thus accurate.
Definitely more accurate when measuring two outside edges like a pair of bulkheads. It's like the large scale version of the outside measurement arms of a set of callipers
Great to see Pete and Zeal doing that Burmese teak justice. If ever there was a case of measure twice and cut once...this was it. Very impressive...well done guys.
Hey Leo!!! So cool to see the project coming along. Im just coming by to tell you that because of these videos I discovered the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building and am one of the Fifty Students Attending in the fall of 2022. Just wanted to let you know that your mission of sharing the world of wooden boat building is definitely a success and that you should be very proud of what you’ve accomplished. Thank you so much- May/Brody
When all is done, small offcuts from that old original wood might make fine thankyou souvenirs to the most generous supporters of this beautiful project.
Leo - I live in Sequim and turn wood pens for a hobby. If you wanted to try one or two from some scrap I’d be happy to do it. Might make some cool Tally Ho gifts.
Could be a nifty little idea, selling souvenirs made of original wood, adding some money to the project... Rather unique comparing to t-shirts or caps.
@@MaShcode Carbon obsessed? Just think of all the volcanoes spewing tons per hour and you have to niggle about a few souvenirs. Please enjoy your life, don't fret about the petty stuff!
Richard is right. I learned from a 60 year old carpenter who scribed almost everything. Perfect fits, twice to 10 times faster as our short term memories wane,
Yep, a lot of times it's not important what the exact measurement is, but repeatability... For example, if you are building a table, it's (usually) not that important / noticeable if the height is +/- 1/8" of the target height, but is is noticeable if the legs are not all the same height... Measuring, marking, and cutting each piece introduces minute errors, it's better to use a stop and ensure that everything is cut to the same length... Not that this seems to be an issue with a boat since it looks like *everything* is a different length or angle... :)
You know before watching this series I never valued the plane, I now see how essential this tool is to any quality wood worker. Thank again Leo and crew.
This episode was a bit special. I finally managed to catch a premiere, and, what a pleasure it was to watch as well. Craftmanship oozing from every board, saw, and chisel. What a wonderful way to spend a late Saturday afternoon. Thanks Guys. :)
I couldn't say it better ! As a long time DIYer, and a not too bad woodworker, I'm flabergasted every week by the incredible craftmanship of these gentlemen ! Working with those precious woods is awesome ! Cheers Leo &gang !
The idea of making those cover boards fills me with dread, I can't imagine dealing all of those very close fits at all different angles. Huge, huge respect to Pete and Zeal's craftsmanship.
“I’m the idiot that might be buying this boat!(EP 1 )” Well you don’t look like such an idiot now, Leo. Bravo. Well done. It’s been an incredible journey so far and I am positive it will be moving forward too.
@@johnarinehart it's a line from Wayne's World 2. Should be "cross the 'T's and dot the 'I's. But as they were speaking to someone with an eye problem they quickly changed 'I's to "lower case 'j's.
Teak: the king of woods! Sure is scary working with it. So expensive! I love how it all fits together perfectly with a puff of sawdust. Glad it happens for some people.
21:24 Ha! A Bristol Bay fisherman! Nushagak river no less. I spent my first nine years in Dillingham. My father first started fishing Bristol Bay in the sail boat days (1924 or so). He was also a school teacher. I still get the Nushagak and the Kvichak rivers mixed up 60+ years later (silly me). Have a safe and prosperous season.
Thank you for the close up of the pattern making process around the stanchions, and Pete, and the section drawing as this is an impossible process to just verbalize. With the level of craftsmanship being highlighted it really shows why perfection takes time and a very large collection of extremely qualified craftsmen.
Leo and Team, There are only so many ways to express the quality and artistry that goes into the restoration, selection of music and the skillful filming and editing of the videos and all those accolades are well deserved. Let me echo all the plaudits you have all received but let me add one thing more. Leo, you make all of us feel good and when there is much to feel bad about in this world you manage to show us the best of life. You and your team are unique. Jim
We were just in Port Townsend earlier this week and drove by your "shed". Would have loved to see your project but wanted to respect your privacy and work space. Can't wait to see Tally Ho finally launched. Your videos are so well produced and have brought us so many, many hours of entertainment. Thank you, Leo.
The woodworking skills shown here are incredible in many ways as usual. The quality of the finish and detail, the patience required but importantly completed by many generations of craftsmen. If anyone says that youngsters don't have the highly skilled abilities to deliver this quality of work, watch this channel. Well done you are a credit to yourselves and the project.
Fantastic work by Pete & Zeal for such precision craftsmanship on such a delicate operation on premium materials. You picked a couple of great craftsman to help Leo and I wish Zeal the best and hope to see him back in a couple of months. Great to see Richard & welcome aboard George! Your contributions enhance the project and make Tally Ho an awesome beauty. Great editing as always Leo and most of all thanks for sharing!
Oh my! I wouldn’t trust myself to cut one of the ply templates, let alone raise a blade to that gorgeous teak. Pete & Zeal show craftsmanship of the highest possible order. Sometimes I think ‘yeah, I could do it that’ … but not this time! Well done everyone.
Hi Leo, I think you should give credit to all the people who work on the project for the very high standard of their carpentry. People who don't play a musical instrument often fail to recognise how good musicians because they dont know what is involved. I have to do some carpentry for my job in old buildings, and I am so impressed by the accuracy of all yours and your helpers work. Making the teak covering boards so accurately was a masterpiece. It would be easy for viewers to think "I could do that" but they really cant. Well done to Pete and all the crew what outstanding craftsmen and women
It is an extraordinary delight to watch Pete and Zeal craft those cover boards. Their accuracy is phenomenal. Just an amazing project Leo that keeps on giving
All people around the world are overwhelmingly good people. It’s a shame that greedy and powerful deprive those good people of the best possible quality of life. Great to come here and enjoy such a great representation of the human spirit. Go Leo, your making the world a better place.
I’m making an epic trip of the Pacific US on my motorcycle. I rode past the ship yard in port Townsend a couple days ago. I know you guys are busy so I didn’t try to disturb you. I just took a selfie and kept on riding. We are in Golden Beach Oregon now.
*- [ Pete and Zeal ] "Master Carpenters"...yes. Proper SHIP WRIGHTS, Yes ! ! ! **25:06* *- As a long ago construction site Carpenter's Union Steward in Massachusetts, I well up inside seeing them work their craft, hearing their deft and highly intelligent communication skills to teach, and quietly model leadership.*
Leo, Really enjoy the videos. I am finally responding after finding the Tally Ho or as I had come to know her Escape missing from Brookings, Oregon back in January 2021 or was 2020. I had the pleasure of sailing on her from December 1984 to June 1985. I've kept up with the boat since and even more so after finding you on UA-cam. I was one of five people that took her to Pitcairn, Marquises and Hawaii on a pleasure cruise. I took over a thousand pictures and would be happy to share them with you if you have an interest. They are 35mm slides. Many of the pictures are of life on the boat while sailing, destinations visited and folks we met. I live in the Portland Or area and would be happy to come up to Port Townsend and share what I know about the boat at that time in her life. Keep up the great work!! THX
heaps of content creators are building or restoring boats and showing us their work, but the standards of fit, finish, and general woodworking that Leo and crew have set are head and shoulders above everyone else. Work like this is an absolute pleasure to watch, and the product is a thing of beauty. I hope you are proud of the result.
I get a similar reaction when seeing those finished cover boards juxtaposed with that clean deck as when I see photos of my grandkids. I love your new guy's appreciation for that old wood as well.
Wow! Such a tremendous amount of expertise went into making those cover boards and as you say Leo, there is still a lot left to do. Pete and Zeal are clearly very refined crafts people. It takes a lot of focus and patience to cut something like this so accurately. Amazing!
Rats Leo.. you could have let that opening song go for awhile.. You always have a great taste in music.. Leo, you make me want to move back to the coast.. back the the ship yards and people that live there.. I find that I miss it more when watching your videos.. But at 70 and broken now I just can't get around and can't take the weather like I did in my youth.. Thanks for wandering around and bringing back some good memories of the days when I used to be able to work and enjoy the coast. It's just some days I find it hard to be old.. No longer a member of society.. Just an old man stuck mostly at home.. But anyway.. carry on my brother.. enjoy this project.. even that hard times.. because they will be gone soon enough.. Say hey to the gang maybe I can make it up there this summer.. We will see.. Carry on!
i am in awe of the craftsmanship that is going into tally ho , just superb,its going to be a fully functional work of art i just love seeing it come together , so much work leo mad respect
Having good carpenter friends isn't replaceable. Great job Pete and Zeal!! P.s. it's good to see Pete back. That's my dude and its good to see a new volunteer. Keep doing your thing Leo. Your such an inspiration.
It floors me every time I see you guys fit a component in with such precision. Recently worked on a wall panel frame to bed a stained glass project in at the top of the stairs to my art studio. After all the planning and measuring, building the glass on a pattern… I still needed to rout an additional amount of room in the frame for the one glass piece. You guy make it look easy. What product would a boat builder use in older times before plywood was available to make those incredibly complex patterns? I can’t imagine even very heavy paper would work well.
You don't have to thank us... We thank you for allowing us to come with you on your journey through your video's... So a big THANK YOU and all who watch your video's will agree they are the best on UA-cam...
What a great crew you have put together Leo. Experience plus & I'm sure everybody would be taking another skill away with them that they never knew before. Thanks for Sharing. Been here since the start & love seeing the fantastic progress. Billy J... Queensland, Australia.
I have been watching for what feels like a very long time and have remained fascinated by all that your team do. True craftspeople. I have understood the scope of the project however the size of the cover boards and the process has just really bought it home how truly large this process is. Great episode. Thank you Leo & team.
You oughta make knick-knacks out of the teak cut-offs. I’m sure lots of supporters would love a commemorative piece of the Tally-Ho deck! Just some rounds cut from a dowel or something easy and small could be a nice way to use the scraps and raise funds.
I found your channel by accident two weeks ago and then spent these two weeks binging your channel and what an incredible journey to watch!! Whenever I do a boat project involving carpentry, now there is a definite "what would Leo do?" pause.
One has to appreciate a tool mostly recognized for arts and crafts projects a hot glue gun can make such a complex patterning job light work for a highly skilled tradesmen. Bravo guys
I'm really glad to see some of tally ho's old timbers being redressed , It's awesome to see scabby old timber be repurposed into something pretty and new . i hope theres a lot of this to come !! Well done as always guys !
I have wept so many tears watching your videos, Leo. Tears of joy. Of Inspiration. Of just the sheer beauty as she takes shape in the hands of so many of your craftspeople. So many tears, in fact, that I have come to believe that she will float anywhere, everywhere, always and forever, safely, for you and all who sail her, as my salt has been added into your dream. Bless you.
Leo and crew, I've been watching for YEARS NOW! Have not missed an episode. This project should be required for all middle schoolers as a testimony to a dream, a team and hard/skilled work can create Magnificents!!!! Bravo!
Not only is this boat being built to incredibly exacting standards but it is going to be a really beautiful looking craft with the different colours of timber. Have watched this since episode 1, never dreaming it would be such a great work of art. Well done to everyone involved. 👏👏👏👏👏
Such superb craftsmanship with all the covering boards and of course all the other parts as well, with all your precision fitting this surely is engineering in wood, congratulations to the whole Team, cheers from the UK.
Just stunning Leo, the work that went into those cover boards, gotta tell ya , that Pete is so impressive with his woodworking skills, cut measure, cut measure, and that piece dropped in like a jig saw puzzle, first try, incredible work. I cannot believe those squares were chiseled by hand. the deck looks beautiful, just love watching such outstanding craftsmen at work, the making of the templates and all, truly impressive, I am always in awe watching, what a team you have working on this project, yourself as well of course, all the best to ya all, watching from U.S.A. in Michigan.
Another fantastic episode! It's awe inspiring to watch you and the crew of master craftsmen at work shaping raw materials into a thing of such beauty and utility; just amazing. I love this project and usually watch each episode at least twice! Cheers!
Great to see the bunch back on site with Tally Ho. Both Pete and Zeal's craftsmanship is once again approaching the "boat porn" level!! Absolutely awesome getting the complex cuts to look so good!! I'm sure George will be a valuable addition to Leo's crew of craftsmen. Great stuff all round.
There is a point where mere craftsmanship transcends beyond artisanal ability and becomes pure artistry. Pete and Zeal smash it out of the park! An absolute pleasure to watch ! BZ lads!
Budda resides in this boat
BZ? Apologies but I don't speak acronym/initialism. Imagine if the artisans dong the work decided to cut corners just because they couldn't be bothered to go the whole hog?
@@hpoonis2010 BZ, Coast Guard shorthand (Bravo Zulu) meaning well done.
Just back from eight hours working on my boat. Wish I had this teams skills.
@@bukka6697 Thanks, man.
This vessel is a work of art. I bet the original was not made as well as this version. This time in its history, the men and women who built it are forever immortalized. As is should be.
That could be argued. Just being devil's advocate here. I seriously admire Leo's and the entire crew's dedication to the craft and the ethos of 'doing it right'. However, when _Tally Ho_ was first built there was a plethora of seasoned wooden boat builders that had been doing this for all of their lives and they had been apprenticed under generations of boat builders before them for untold centuries. To them, this was just everyday what was expected. And new prime timber was readily available. The best stuff wasn't cheap even then, but, not quite as rich and rare as nowadays.
But Leo and modern boat builders do have the luxury of the modern information age. It is much easier to find information on failures and what caused them, and how to avoid them. Starting off with a boat that has outlasted 99.9% of the craft that were her peers is a good start on knowing what works.
@@easymoney8535 but imagine what they can do with today's material (lumber aside) and power tools, would they even use them because they're fast and possibly more precise, or would they be stubborn about it and stick with their hand tools? For example, look at all the modern metal fasteners, do you think their old screws can match the quality and strength? Do you think their hand carved joints could match in function? I'm thinking this new boat should be tons lighter and stronger than the original.
@@junkname9983 fasteners availability wasn't that much different all the way back until the invention of the metal lathe. Copper rivets, bronze screws, bolts, etc is all pretty old school because it works.
@@easymoney8535 I'd argue it's a lot easier to get the little details right these days, not so much because modern technology allows you to do it better (although it definitely can in many cases, not so much on a wooden boat though) but because you can model, plan and build everything else much easier, faster and more reliably so you have more time available for little details.
Plus, this is a labour of love among a small, tight knit group rather than employees working a job for payment, for every passionate boat builder there were plenty of people just feeding the family. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but I'd argue the team here are more attuned to the details and fit and finish than a "mass" production company 100 years back
@@helplmchoking I seriously doubt the original boat was made this well ! These guys are going beyond !
Great to see Pete back in the game. A truly impressive man, and he hasn’t paid me to volunteer this endorsement. Not to forget Leo, he’s remarkable as well.
I wanna be friends with Pete.
Why does everyone get so weirded-out when I say I’m a Pete-ophile?
You cant miss the skill can you
Have to say Pete promised a shout out to say he is the BEST hand on deck for this rebuild. GOOD WORK PETE. Maybe say my name out loud before the shout out…..
Yeah I was thinking the same he's a great worker
Those covering board fits are insane!! So impressive. Well done fellas!
That's awesome that your watching Tally Ho! Started wood working because of channels like yours and this one.
@@DrummingDrummer15 Couldn't have said it better!
Just plain beautiful. Masterful artifice.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ and this has too do with coverboards how exactly 🤷♂️
@@markthompson9914 God grew the tress 😁
Thanks again for another excellent video Leo. Can't imagine the time that goes into filming/editing/posting all of this for the sake of bringing us along for the ride. Just know that your efforts don't go unnoticed, I speak for all the fans of this channel when I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to every single update on Tally Ho, it has been such a fun adventure to follow!
WHAT HE SAID!
Exactly
I agree 100%
Seconded - thanks so much Leo!
Yeppers! Took the words rite of my mouth! 👍
I love seeing ol-timers work. Years of experience and lots of mistakes. Leading to one conclusion. A stick is better than any unit of measurement.
A pair of sticks. They're called pinch sticks, and have been used forever. I'm amazed that this had to be explained to others on the team, as it is the standard way of taking "measurements" in between two surfaces. If you are fitting a shelf into an alcove, for instance, you would be mad to measure it any other way.
In the royal navy we used a similar method for measuring & cutting damage control timber, it was called a gunter batten, it had a pair of clamps to lock the two battens into position together, the reason for locking them together being that if you could get the gunter batten back to the damage control station you would be able to get the cut timber back to where it was needed for shoring up. I still use that method for all manners of jobs, for smaller gaps I use a small pair of wedges, which works the same way and just as well.
@@MikeAG333 Was thinking the same thing although in recent years I've taken to using a laser measure. Quick and accurate for internal measurements and particularly useful for situations like a rafter plate to the ridge beam distance where a tape measure is impractical.
The templating and scribing work on Tally Ho is awesome to behold, more accurate than I could work to.
@@AnthonyHigham6414001080 milwrights shaft to shaft round out working tolerence standard is .004 + inch_laser dot is .014
Best UA-cam Chanel by far! Can’t wait for the Sampson boat Co T-Shirts.
I look forward to it every other week.
@@andrewstoll4548 good things come to those who wait, I've heard
You'll have a long wait pal, Leo doesn't do tacky merch...
@@daveridsdale3657 guess I'll just have to hope then. Would be nice though, quiet colours, polo's and tees with just the Sampson logo.
Mind you, I have been hoping for such since around the 3rd vid
Measuring sticks, as shown @16:00 are super old-school. I know some old timers who swear they're faster and more accurate than using anything with actual units marked on them.
Absolutely - no paralax, no rounding; simply cut to fit!
I'm a restoration sculptor. I much prefer sticks and calipers for measuring over tape mesures. It's so easy to screw up when you need to remember numbers
It is a proven method. There is only one transfer of the measurement. Similar to making the templates for the covering boards. Direct and thus accurate.
Definitely more accurate when measuring two outside edges like a pair of bulkheads. It's like the large scale version of the outside measurement arms of a set of callipers
They're called pinch sticks. Most woodworkers use them.
Cutting a complex shape for the SBC on very expensive timber with a skillsaw while your mates and the world look on, no pressure then Pete :-)
Great to see Pete and Zeal doing that Burmese teak justice. If ever there was a case of measure twice and cut once...this was it. Very impressive...well done guys.
The deck boards and outer edges look awesome! Pete has really put in a pile of work - seems like he's in every single video. THANKS PETE.
Pete is a damn champion.
Hey Leo!!! So cool to see the project coming along. Im just coming by to tell you that because of these videos I discovered the Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building and am one of the Fifty Students Attending in the fall of 2022. Just wanted to let you know that your mission of sharing the world of wooden boat building is definitely a success and that you should be very proud of what you’ve accomplished. Thank you so much- May/Brody
When all is done, small offcuts from that old original wood might make fine thankyou souvenirs to the most generous supporters of this beautiful project.
I was thinking the same thing! Would definitely love to own a bit of the original Tally Ho!
Leo - I live in Sequim and turn wood pens for a hobby. If you wanted to try one or two from some scrap I’d be happy to do it. Might make some cool Tally Ho gifts.
Could be a nifty little idea, selling souvenirs made of original wood, adding some money to the project... Rather unique comparing to t-shirts or caps.
More global shipping of carbon trinkets to release yet more carbon into the upper atmosphere so the most generous supporters can feel connected?
@@MaShcode Carbon obsessed? Just think of all the volcanoes spewing tons per hour and you have to niggle about a few souvenirs. Please enjoy your life, don't fret about the petty stuff!
Richard is right. I learned from a 60 year old carpenter who scribed almost everything. Perfect fits, twice to 10 times faster as our short term memories wane,
I love his tips and tricks like this.
Yep, a lot of times it's not important what the exact measurement is, but repeatability... For example, if you are building a table, it's (usually) not that important / noticeable if the height is +/- 1/8" of the target height, but is is noticeable if the legs are not all the same height... Measuring, marking, and cutting each piece introduces minute errors, it's better to use a stop and ensure that everything is cut to the same length... Not that this seems to be an issue with a boat since it looks like *everything* is a different length or angle... :)
First time I saw story poles and boards used... blew my little mind.
You know before watching this series I never valued the plane, I now see how essential this tool is to any quality wood worker. Thank again Leo and crew.
As are all hand tools.
This episode was a bit special. I finally managed to catch a premiere, and, what a pleasure it was to watch as well. Craftmanship oozing from every board, saw, and chisel. What a wonderful way to spend a late Saturday afternoon. Thanks Guys. :)
I couldn't say it better !
As a long time DIYer, and a not too bad woodworker, I'm flabergasted every week by the incredible craftmanship of these gentlemen ! Working with those precious woods is awesome !
Cheers Leo &gang !
Thanks Pete, I will from now on talk of crossing my t's and dotting my lower-case j's :)
The idea of making those cover boards fills me with dread, I can't imagine dealing all of those very close fits at all different angles. Huge, huge respect to Pete and Zeal's craftsmanship.
“I’m the idiot that might be buying this boat!(EP 1 )” Well you don’t look like such an idiot now, Leo. Bravo. Well done. It’s been an incredible journey so far and I am positive it will be moving forward too.
Lower case Js will forever have a new meaning for me..🤣, and it’s fun to watch Pete act surprised when part actually fit🤷
So true. That man has come out with some pretty witty one-liners since he's been on board.
I didn't get it, can somebody explain?
@@johnarinehart it's a line from Wayne's World 2. Should be "cross the 'T's and dot the 'I's. But as they were speaking to someone with an eye problem they quickly changed 'I's to "lower case 'j's.
Teak: the king of woods! Sure is scary working with it. So expensive! I love how it all fits together perfectly with a puff of sawdust. Glad it happens for some people.
I like to think that at 22:15 everyone just randomly appeared to randomly sniff that nice plank :D
With all the crazy in the world, Watching video's like this is like therapy !!!!!
21:24 Ha! A Bristol Bay fisherman! Nushagak river no less. I spent my first nine years in Dillingham. My father first started fishing Bristol Bay in the sail boat days (1924 or so). He was also a school teacher. I still get the Nushagak and the Kvichak rivers mixed up 60+ years later (silly me). Have a safe and prosperous season.
Thank you for the close up of the pattern making process around the stanchions, and Pete, and the section drawing as this is an impossible process to just verbalize. With the level of craftsmanship being highlighted it really shows why perfection takes time and a very large collection of extremely qualified craftsmen.
"...and dot all your lower-case js." LOVE it!
Tally Ho and her crew do more emotional good for us than they know. Thanks again all!
Leo and Team,
There are only so many ways to express the quality and artistry that goes into the restoration, selection of music and the skillful filming and editing of the videos and all those accolades are well deserved. Let me echo all the plaudits you have all received but let me add one thing more. Leo, you make all of us feel good and when there is much to feel bad about in this world you manage to show us the best of life. You and your team are unique.
Jim
Most excellent work Pete & Zeal. Tally Ho is coming along nicely Leo. Great episode.
There is no chanel that makes me feel so good as this one.
Magic.
We were just in Port Townsend earlier this week and drove by your "shed". Would have loved to see your project but wanted to respect your privacy and work space. Can't wait to see Tally Ho finally launched. Your videos are so well produced and have brought us so many, many hours of entertainment. Thank you, Leo.
The blues music goes really well with this. Great video, learned much as usual.
The woodworking skills shown here are incredible in many ways as usual. The quality of the finish and detail, the patience required but importantly completed by many generations of craftsmen. If anyone says that youngsters don't have the highly skilled abilities to deliver this quality of work, watch this channel. Well done you are a credit to yourselves and the project.
The teak your using is to say the least EXPENSIVE. Your crew did a fine job of fitting it all. Congratulations.
Fantastic work by Pete & Zeal for such precision craftsmanship on such a delicate operation on premium materials. You picked a couple of great craftsman to help Leo and I wish Zeal the best and hope to see him back in a couple of months. Great to see Richard & welcome aboard George! Your contributions enhance the project and make Tally Ho an awesome beauty. Great editing as always Leo and most of all thanks for sharing!
The choice of music is what really sets this channel apart from all others
I love how the team, even after so long, just keeps working so well together. A well-oiled machine. Go Tally Ho!
Can’t believe it’s been 5 years since the first Tally Ho vid! I haven’t missed a single one!
Oh my! I wouldn’t trust myself to cut one of the ply templates, let alone raise a blade to that gorgeous teak. Pete & Zeal show craftsmanship of the highest possible order. Sometimes I think ‘yeah, I could do it that’ … but not this time! Well done everyone.
Hi Leo,
I think you should give credit to all the people who work on the project for the very high standard of their carpentry. People who don't play a musical instrument often fail to recognise how good musicians because they dont know what is involved. I have to do some carpentry for my job in old buildings, and I am so impressed by the accuracy of all yours and your helpers work. Making the teak covering boards so accurately was a masterpiece. It would be easy for viewers to think "I could do that" but they really cant. Well done to Pete and all the crew what outstanding craftsmen and women
LOVE THAT SHIRT "I turn wood into things! What is Your Superpower?" And Patrick and Pete Are starting to look like Brothers LEO
Bravo Pete and Zeal.
I’m often blown away by the attention to detail and the skills of your team Leo, such a dedicated crew… keep up the great job 👍
I look forward to these videos every two weeks.
ABSOLUTE ART!!!! Pete and Zeal are truly talented craftsmen! YOH!!!!! Give them a Bells!
It is an extraordinary delight to watch Pete and Zeal craft those cover boards. Their accuracy is phenomenal. Just an amazing project Leo that keeps on giving
All people around the world are overwhelmingly good people. It’s a shame that greedy and powerful deprive those good people of the best possible quality of life. Great to come here and enjoy such a great representation of the human spirit. Go Leo, your making the world a better place.
I couldn’t agree more.
I’m making an epic trip of the Pacific US on my motorcycle. I rode past the ship yard in port Townsend a couple days ago. I know you guys are busy so I didn’t try to disturb you. I just took a selfie and kept on riding. We are in Golden Beach Oregon now.
*- [ Pete and Zeal ] "Master Carpenters"...yes. Proper SHIP WRIGHTS, Yes ! ! ! **25:06*
*- As a long ago construction site Carpenter's Union Steward in Massachusetts, I well up inside seeing them work their craft, hearing their deft and highly intelligent communication skills to teach, and quietly model leadership.*
*WELL SAID*
12:10 Love that little smile on Pete's face. Beautiful work.
When Pete fitted that second covering board, wow, the pride and satisfaction is hard to imagine. Good work everyone
Brilliant. Pete in top form, clean shaven and clean/new clothes even ?! Welcome back Richard.
The amount of detail Pete pays attention to blows my mind! & that deck is looking amazing!
Great craftsmanship by Pete and Zeal.
Crazy! Building a ship is like crafting an ornate piece of furniture. Maybe is why there is a ship in craftsmanship.
Leo, Really enjoy the videos. I am finally responding after finding the Tally Ho or as I had come to know her Escape missing from Brookings, Oregon back in January 2021 or was 2020. I had the pleasure of sailing on her from December 1984 to June 1985. I've kept up with the boat since and even more so after finding you on UA-cam. I was one of five people that took her to Pitcairn, Marquises and Hawaii on a pleasure cruise. I took over a thousand pictures and would be happy to share them with you if you have an interest. They are 35mm slides. Many of the pictures are of life on the boat while sailing, destinations visited and folks we met.
I live in the Portland Or area and would be happy to come up to Port Townsend and share what I know about the boat at that time in her life. Keep up the great work!! THX
Hi Dennis, I would love to hear more about that, and see your photos!
Can you email me?
info@sampsonboat.co.uk
Thanks
I admire the skills of the craftsmen who've built this work of art.
heaps of content creators are building or restoring boats and showing us their work, but the standards of fit, finish, and general woodworking that Leo and crew have set are head and shoulders above everyone else.
Work like this is an absolute pleasure to watch, and the product is a thing of beauty.
I hope you are proud of the result.
I get a similar reaction when seeing those finished cover boards juxtaposed with that clean deck as when I see photos of my grandkids. I love your new guy's appreciation for that old wood as well.
The combination of the teak against the Alaskan ceder is stunning. Both Pete and Zeal showed excellent craftsmanship and artistry.
For Sampson Boat Co
! For Tally Ho! For the algorithm!
The precision that these people work blows my mind.
Wow! Such a tremendous amount of expertise went into making those cover boards and as you say Leo, there is still a lot left to do. Pete and Zeal are clearly very refined crafts people. It takes a lot of focus and patience to cut something like this so accurately. Amazing!
Rats Leo.. you could have let that opening song go for awhile.. You always have a great taste in music.. Leo, you make me want to move back to the coast.. back the the ship yards and people that live there.. I find that I miss it more when watching your videos.. But at 70 and broken now I just can't get around and can't take the weather like I did in my youth.. Thanks for wandering around and bringing back some good memories of the days when I used to be able to work and enjoy the coast. It's just some days I find it hard to be old.. No longer a member of society.. Just an old man stuck mostly at home.. But anyway.. carry on my brother.. enjoy this project.. even that hard times.. because they will be gone soon enough.. Say hey to the gang maybe I can make it up there this summer.. We will see.. Carry on!
i am in awe of the craftsmanship that is going into tally ho , just superb,its going to be a fully functional work of art i just love seeing it come together , so much work leo mad respect
Having good carpenter friends isn't replaceable. Great job Pete and Zeal!!
P.s. it's good to see Pete back. That's my dude and its good to see a new volunteer. Keep doing your thing Leo. Your such an inspiration.
That looks so good, glad to see my support creating something that will be sailing the seas long after I am gone, Thanks, everyone!
Good luck back East, Rowen!
It floors me every time I see you guys fit a component in with such precision. Recently worked on a wall panel frame to bed a stained glass project in at the top of the stairs to my art studio. After all the planning and measuring, building the glass on a pattern… I still needed to rout an additional amount of room in the frame for the one glass piece. You guy make it look easy.
What product would a boat builder use in older times before plywood was available to make those incredibly complex patterns? I can’t imagine even very heavy paper would work well.
Tje craftsmanship is really something else!
Every video just gets better! Watching some mighty fine woodworking!⛵️⛵️⛵️🙏🏼
You don't have to thank us... We thank you for allowing us to come with you on your journey through your video's... So a big THANK YOU and all who watch your video's will agree they are the best on UA-cam...
What a great crew you have put together Leo. Experience plus & I'm sure everybody would be taking another skill away with them that they never knew before. Thanks for Sharing. Been here since the start & love seeing the fantastic progress. Billy J... Queensland, Australia.
I have been watching for what feels like a very long time and have remained fascinated by all that your team do. True craftspeople. I have understood the scope of the project however the size of the cover boards and the process has just really bought it home how truly large this process is. Great episode. Thank you Leo & team.
Watching the coverboards go in was so satisfying! The deck is beautiful as I knew it would be. Tedious work pays off big time. Great job!
You oughta make knick-knacks out of the teak cut-offs. I’m sure lots of supporters would love a commemorative piece of the Tally-Ho deck! Just some rounds cut from a dowel or something easy and small could be a nice way to use the scraps and raise funds.
Pete is my Spirit Animal. Love the videos. Especially the ones with Pete. The rest of the guys are great too!
I found your channel by accident two weeks ago and then spent these two weeks binging your channel and what an incredible journey to watch!! Whenever I do a boat project involving carpentry, now there is a definite "what would Leo do?" pause.
Beautiful wood, beautifully fitted. Nice work, guys.
One has to appreciate a tool mostly recognized for arts and crafts projects a hot glue gun can make such a complex patterning job light work for a highly skilled tradesmen. Bravo guys
The outdoor miserable weather shows why the move to Port Townsend was the best thing for Tallyho and it will shorten the project a lot.
I'm really glad to see some of tally ho's old timbers being redressed , It's awesome to see scabby old timber be repurposed into something pretty and new . i hope theres a lot of this to come !! Well done as always guys !
I swear, everytime I say " Man, I need something to watch!", You guys come out with a new video! Best timing ever! XD
Beautiful wood work! Such fits brings tears to my eyes. I've fitted covering boards and king planks so I know what's involved. Pretty work!
I have wept so many tears watching your videos, Leo. Tears of joy. Of Inspiration. Of just the sheer beauty as she takes shape in the hands of so many of your craftspeople.
So many tears, in fact, that I have come to believe that she will float anywhere, everywhere, always and forever, safely, for you and all who sail her, as my salt has been added into your dream.
Bless you.
I’ll miss Rowan’s wit and Zeal’s zeal. Wishing Fair winds and following seas to both!
Leo and crew, I've been watching for YEARS NOW! Have not missed an episode.
This project should be required for all middle schoolers as a testimony to a dream, a team and hard/skilled work can create Magnificents!!!!
Bravo!
Pete and Zeal have indeed cut some very fine looking coverboards :-)
Not only is this boat being built to incredibly exacting standards but it is going to be a really beautiful looking craft with the different colours of timber. Have watched this since episode 1, never dreaming it would be such a great work of art. Well done to everyone involved. 👏👏👏👏👏
This is going to be such a beautiful boat when finished. Excellent work being performed on her. Top notch builders here.
Such superb craftsmanship with all the covering boards and of course all the other parts as well, with all your precision fitting this surely is engineering in wood, congratulations to the whole Team, cheers from the UK.
The guys are doing an amazing job, especially the covering boards, they're a work of art, sweeeet
RESPECT FOR TE PRESISION OF THE TIMBERWORK... AMAZING CRAFTSMANSHIP!
Just stunning Leo, the work that went into those cover boards, gotta tell ya , that Pete is so impressive with his woodworking skills, cut measure, cut measure, and that piece dropped in like a jig saw puzzle, first try, incredible work. I cannot believe those squares were chiseled by hand. the deck looks beautiful, just love watching such outstanding craftsmen at work, the making of the templates and all, truly impressive, I am always in awe watching, what a team you have working on this project, yourself as well of course, all the best to ya all, watching from U.S.A. in Michigan.
No love for Zeal doing the same job on the other side?
Leo you and the crew doing a beautiful job on this old girl 👍
Another fantastic episode! It's awe inspiring to watch you and the crew of master craftsmen at work shaping raw materials into a thing of such beauty and utility; just amazing. I love this project and usually watch each episode at least twice! Cheers!
The workmanship just blows me away!
pete makes it look easy
Great to see the bunch back on site with Tally Ho. Both Pete and Zeal's craftsmanship is once again approaching the "boat porn" level!! Absolutely awesome getting the complex cuts to look so good!! I'm sure George will be a valuable addition to Leo's crew of craftsmen. Great stuff all round.
Was curious about the caulking bevel for the cover boards. Nice job explaining it. Thank you 👍