Lou you make it look so easy! Ricky is an artist, I never, in nearly six decades, mastered the application of varnish. Love the grain in the breast hook and quarter knees. Bungs, bungs, bungs. When I first started in the boat shop that was my job. I would love to have a dollar for every bung I made, glued in and pared down, I would be a wealthy man by now!
I don’t normally chime in… but if Lou by chance reads some of his comments (this one)… A pure and simple THANK YOU ! You Sir, are the real deal ! Glad you say it like is, say it like you want to, say it like you learned… etc. A brilliant and humble guy you are. I love watching and listening… Can’t wait for the next and next. Wait I will, thankful I am!
I am beginning to dislike these videos simply because each one gets closer to the natural end!! I am in The Mediterranean and watch each week with a cold beer - then what do I do? I am a wooden boat repairer and have 50 years of experience and I think I have learned something each and every episode. Just brilliant work - thanks Lou.
I have NO skills in anything. I have only worked at quick service restaurants. Thank you so much for showing all of us these valuable skills and knowledge. Hopefully I'll remember some of it because one day I want to build a ship and explore the world :)
This beautiful work of art needs to be in a museum next to a picture of the artist that created it. With honorable mention to the guys that helped. Seriously a true work of art.
THAT SKIFF SHOULD BE PUT IN A MUSEUM AND NEVER HIT THE WATER. IT IS TOO BEAUTIFUL TO USE AND IS SUCH A WORK OF ART THAT IT SHOULD BE SAVED AND EXHIBITED AS A WORK OF ART AND SAVED FOR PEOPLE TO SEE A TRUE CHESAPEAKE SKIFF. MR LOU IS AMAZING. ♥
C’est les vidéos les plus complètes d’une construction d’embarcation avec des moyens simples qui peu être faite par Monsieur tout le monde, je vais essayer de faire la même en plus petit et surtout la pièce maîtresse qui est l’ÉTRAVE c’est le secret de la réussite d’une barque, votre projet n’a rien avoir avec tout ce qui ce fait en cousus coller. Toute les matières utilisées chez vous se trouvent en Europe sous d’autre appellations. En tout cas bravo x1000, vous avez tout donner, je considère que vos épisodes sont un vrai chef d’œuvre.
I have been watching your videos for a long time now. I really appreciate your attention to detail and how you are such a genuine craftsman. You remind me if my uncle who has passed on several years now. He was a fisherman by trade, but also a boat builder. Over his lifetime, despite the fact that he was disable due to having polio as a young boy, he persevered to build many boat over his lifetime. He built several 50 foot longliners and many open fishing boats over his lifetime. All with lumber and planks that he harvested and milled himself. During the spring of many years I can recall going into the woods and searching for the perfect trees for knees and stems for his boats. Unfortunately, unlike yourself, he was not willing to share his secrets and tips for the perfect boat. As he has passed on, his skills as a shipwright have been lost to future generations. Keep up the videos, We all really appreciate everything that you do.
It is said a fisherman builds a better boat than a carpenter because he knows what he wants it to be. A carpenter likes to build in straight lines but with a boat its all about the curves.
Lou, I would like to thank you a lot for these wonderful videos. As an amateur instrument maker and timber framer, I learned a great amount watching you work. You are a great teacher. Please take us on another Journey when this boat is done!
We had fun watching you do it as well. Lust the Lust, nice varnish. Now I want to go into the shop and varnish something. It just wouldn't be the same though I'd have dust, bugs and hairs in mine! Thanks Lou and special guest.
Maybe write a pamphlet or article on all of the terms you use. You are quite the professional and you are speaking way over my head. I enjoy your lectures and or instructions a bunch. Thanks.
Many of the great craftsmen always profess how much they love each and every step, no matter how mundane or finicky, of the building process. Good lesson to learn.
Wow, your video series continue to amaze me...I have worked with wood all my life and watching you I see how little I know...thank you so much for these beautiful instructional videos for people who love wood working as much as you.
I have been struggling for years with subpar results from plug cutting and plugging. In four minutes you gave me two excellent tips that will up my game. As always, stellar video. Thanks Lou and Halsey!
This is my favorite tv channel. I've been fascinated with wooden boats since I was a kid. I've read every book i can get my hands on. You make it look so simple. I love the nothing fancy techniques. I've been out in the woods around my house sizing up my white oak trees. Now if I can find some cedar.
HAPPY HAIRCUT Lou! Nice to see you lookin' Snappy again !! If you're like me, your Rock-N-Roll Days were over 50 years ago! Great program you have here. I can't recall if this is the 3rd or 4th time I have watched these outstanding videos of yours!
This type of perfection makes me believe that You are making boats on artistic level for eternity. I picked up many useful tips and tricks, thank You for the series! Peter
Hey Lou. Outstanding skills and attention to detail. Thank you for sharing your experience with such humility. When I cut plugs I like to put a strip of blue tape along the board before going to the band saw. When they release after being cut they stay put and no more picking them up off the floor. They also look like they came right from the plug factory. Keep up the good work.
Even though you have been doing this your whole life, its so nice to hear how excited you get about your work. You are lucky to be doing what you love.
No runs, No drips, No errors. I call this video a perfect game! Great work Lou and JD. I hope to see this boat at the JD tent sale. I hope you display it. -Kyle
Lou, I have decided to work on my attitude about sanding and painting. I think I can learn to love that part of the process. You need to add "motivational counselor" to your resume.
Looking forward to the selection and prepping of the stiffening knee, for the mid point of the transom. Nicest looking work skiff ever. Some would say "fancy"! Lou, I like your description; "Yacht fashion".
Les gas à vos planches et vos outils, vous avez ici sur youtube le meilleur exemple de construction d'une embarcation, Je vais prendre exemple comme lui mais en plus petit. Super vidéo avec plein plein d'astuces.
That's a great looking boat.Almost too good to be a work boat but there's nothing wrong with having the nicest work boat on the water.I'm a little older than you Lou and I wish now I had mastered some kind of skill.Somebody said I was fast and I said ,about half.
After each episode I am like a kid waiting for my next one, love it I feel inspired to start on my Jiffy V 22, I have been looking at the plans for a few years now!
I've been using shellac for plugs for about twenty years. I leave a small jar of shellac open to evaporate down to the thickness of molasses which helps to prevent the staining that Louis experienced. Another alternative is thickened varnish but you can't jump into trimming quite as fast with that. Great episode. I agree with Louis that the finishing can be fun and satisfying if you take the time to do the right prep-work and use quality products so headaches are hopefully avoided.
Luv ya Louis. And true, everything can be fun - just get your mindset. This boat is gonna be gorgeous. The varnish will display the timber beautifully, as you say. Great job Ricky, makes it look easy, eh.
ive been watching this whole series from the beginning, every video is the highlight of my day. thanks for sharing your expertise with the world. ps, I generally had no interest in boats before, this series changed that
Just a note: If you pour liquid from a can or bottle if you have the pouring hole up top you will not lose any of it. I learned this trick pouring diesel into a dozer tank without a funnel. It works a treat.
Congrats! Ricky has a steady wrist and his strokes are like stroking a kitten. Only the ones who loves their profesion reaches the art of quality. If a new brush is used, pass the end of the hairs over a 80 grid sandpaper. It roundsup the hair end which in turn gives you a glassier finish. I'm sorry Lou but it's not a skif but a little yacht. Every Friday I am waiting for a new episode like a child waiting for an icecream. Keep up the good work.
I realize you put the painters tape below the Gunnels to protect your paint job, but did you stand back and see just how nice that narrow blue stripe looks between the wood and white paint?
Louis, you keep referring to this as a "workboat", but I think most folks who've following this series would consider this a mini-yacht! She sure is beautiful. And to mirror Pete Nash's comment, I too will be bummed when the series is over.
Don't worry, this won't be the last! We have a new series planned, another traditional boat with some modern innovations, more videos, techniques and information!
If you have a can or bottle with the opening on a side or corner, pour it with the hole at the top and it will pour easier with less spillage. It also self-vents the can, so it won't gulp air like Lou did in this video with the can of thinner. Spin it around and it will work much better!
That skiff is so beautiful, Lou! What a great job! I'm already getting sad at the thought that these videos might dry up after the skiff leaves the shop!
Your pretty damn good with them chisels, I've learned so much from these videos I'll never build a boat but I can apply every thing I learned to my woodworking?
Ricky's a good varnisher. He's avoiding bubbles like a master. I don't think the brush was very good though. I was forman on the varnish crew at a boat refinishing co in ft. Lauderdale.
Lou you make it look so easy! Ricky is an artist, I never, in nearly six decades, mastered the application of varnish. Love the grain in the breast hook and quarter knees. Bungs, bungs, bungs. When I first started in the boat shop that was my job. I would love to have a dollar for every bung I made, glued in and pared down, I would be a wealthy man by now!
I don’t normally chime in… but if Lou by chance reads some of his comments (this one)… A pure and simple THANK YOU ! You Sir, are the real deal ! Glad you say it like is, say it like you want to, say it like you learned… etc. A brilliant and humble guy you are. I love watching and listening… Can’t wait for the next and next. Wait I will, thankful I am!
I am beginning to dislike these videos simply because each one gets closer to the natural end!! I am in The Mediterranean and watch each week with a cold beer - then what do I do? I am a wooden boat repairer and have 50 years of experience and I think I have learned something each and every episode. Just brilliant work - thanks Lou.
Pete Nash I think he said in a Q&A that there would be more projects. :)
He did say something about another project behind this one. I really hope he does. I think Lou is really enjoying it as well.
Pete Nash please give me a job I'm only asking because I'm worthy?
He has a pile of lumber in the back of some of the shots. (Back past the table saws.)
Buy a case Pete because the show ain't over!
I have NO skills in anything. I have only worked at quick service restaurants. Thank you so much for showing all of us these valuable skills and knowledge. Hopefully I'll remember some of it because one day I want to build a ship and explore the world :)
Not only a great boat builder. A fantastic teacher. Really enjoyed this series. Beautiful skiff
I refinish boats for a living, 41yrs now. Love to sand, tape and clean cuz THAT'S what makes a nice finish.
It is refreshing to see a master craftsman modify economical tools to suit their needs through their own creativity. Impressed with the whole series!!
This beautiful work of art needs to be in a museum next to a picture of the artist that created it. With honorable mention to the guys that helped. Seriously a true work of art.
This man is a true craftsman. He can hold his head high and be very proud of his work. What an amazing job !
He's beyond a craftsman, he's an artist.
Fantastic stuff Lou, love the tip on installing the plugs after one coat of varnish! I'll remember that always. Thanks.
Louie, you are brilliant at your work and at your explanations. Well done.
THAT SKIFF SHOULD BE PUT IN A MUSEUM AND NEVER HIT THE WATER. IT IS TOO BEAUTIFUL TO USE AND IS SUCH A WORK OF ART THAT IT SHOULD BE SAVED AND EXHIBITED AS A WORK OF ART AND SAVED FOR PEOPLE TO SEE A TRUE CHESAPEAKE SKIFF. MR LOU IS AMAZING. ♥
C’est les vidéos les plus complètes d’une construction d’embarcation avec des moyens simples qui peu être faite par Monsieur tout le monde, je vais essayer de faire la même en plus petit et surtout la pièce maîtresse qui est l’ÉTRAVE c’est le secret de la réussite d’une barque, votre projet n’a rien avoir avec tout ce qui ce fait en cousus coller. Toute les matières utilisées chez vous se trouvent en Europe sous d’autre appellations.
En tout cas bravo x1000, vous avez tout donner, je considère que vos épisodes sont un vrai chef d’œuvre.
You are a shipwright and a half. Thanks for these very educational videos!
You can see the years of experience in Ricky,s hands, the precision and patience! Thanks Fellas and be well
I have been watching your videos for a long time now. I really appreciate your attention to detail and how you are such a genuine craftsman.
You remind me if my uncle who has passed on several years now. He was a fisherman by trade, but also a boat builder. Over his lifetime, despite the fact that he was disable due to having polio as a young boy, he persevered to build many boat over his lifetime. He built several 50 foot longliners and many open fishing boats over his lifetime. All with lumber and planks that he harvested and milled himself. During the spring of many years I can recall going into the woods and searching for the perfect trees for knees and stems for his boats.
Unfortunately, unlike yourself, he was not willing to share his secrets and tips for the perfect boat. As he has passed on, his skills as a shipwright have been lost to future generations.
Keep up the videos, We all really appreciate everything that you do.
It is said a fisherman builds a better boat than a carpenter because he knows what he wants it to be. A carpenter likes to build in straight lines but with a boat its all about the curves.
Lou, I would like to thank you a lot for these wonderful videos. As an amateur instrument maker and timber framer, I learned a great amount watching you work. You are a great teacher. Please take us on another Journey when this boat is done!
We had fun watching you do it as well.
Lust the Lust, nice varnish. Now I want to go into the shop and varnish something. It just wouldn't be the same though I'd have dust, bugs and hairs in mine!
Thanks Lou and special guest.
Maybe write a pamphlet or article on all of the terms you use. You are quite the professional and you are speaking way over my head. I enjoy your lectures and or instructions a bunch. Thanks.
It's obvious that you are having fun with this project, almost as much as I have watching you do your magic
Many of the great craftsmen always profess how much they love each and every step, no matter how mundane or finicky, of the building process. Good lesson to learn.
WIth every episode I have learned a lot. I've had nothing but fun watching and learning.
Wow, your video series continue to amaze me...I have worked with wood all my life and watching you I see how little I know...thank you so much for these beautiful instructional videos for people who love wood working as much as you.
I have been struggling for years with subpar results from plug cutting and plugging. In four minutes you gave me two excellent tips that will up my game. As always, stellar video. Thanks Lou and Halsey!
This is my favorite tv channel. I've been fascinated with wooden boats since I was a kid. I've read every book i can get my hands on. You make it look so simple. I love the nothing fancy techniques. I've been out in the woods around my house sizing up my white oak trees. Now if I can find some cedar.
American pride in action. do what you love.love what you do.i work all my jobs the same way. beautiful job guys
this series is a true inspiration , what a beautiful boat , in every way....thank you for sharing your talents the way you have.
You do some lovely work, it's also nice that you enjoy your work , as most people don't
I build kayaks and varnishing is usually the part I like least but after watching this video I am actually looking forward to it. Thanks, Lou.
HAPPY HAIRCUT Lou! Nice to see you lookin' Snappy again !! If you're like me, your Rock-N-Roll Days were over 50 years ago! Great program you have here. I can't recall if this is the 3rd or 4th time I have watched these outstanding videos of yours!
This type of perfection makes me believe that You are making boats on artistic level for eternity. I picked up many useful tips and tricks, thank You for the series!
Peter
Thank you for taking the time to share you awesome skills!
Just when I think the boat can't get any more gorgeous, it does! Way to go!
Almost lost for words, what a beautiful looking boat too good to get it wet. Can't wait until the next video. :)
I am so jealous of some lucky SOB that is going to end up owning this beautiful skiff. Guess all it takes is money!
Hey Lou. Outstanding skills and attention to detail. Thank you for sharing your experience with such humility. When I cut plugs I like to put a strip of blue tape along the board before going to the band saw. When they release after being cut they stay put and no more picking them up off the floor. They also look like they came right from the plug factory. Keep up the good work.
Love the bee's wax with the plug cutter trick...I WILL be trying that one! Thanks Lou!
I look forward to your videos. It is a pleasure to watch a true craftsman. Your passion for your craft is inspiring. Thank You.
So much for that being a work skiff. It's a little yacht now. Nice!
Getting very close to the endgame here. Looking forward to the next vid, as always!
Even though you have been doing this your whole life, its so nice to hear how excited you get about your work. You are lucky to be doing what you love.
No runs, No drips, No errors. I call this video a perfect game! Great work Lou and JD. I hope to see this boat at the JD tent sale. I hope you display it. -Kyle
"Johnny Bench" selling spray paint. The influence of Madison Avenue.
Superb - just superb thanks Louis.👍
Lou, I have decided to work on my attitude about sanding and painting. I think I can learn to love that part of the process. You need to add "motivational counselor" to your resume.
Thanks Sam, I would love that to be added to my resume, it's fun to motivate and be motivated.
Brilliant trick cutting the bristles and splaying them. Love it.
Really looking fantastic. What a craftsman you bare sir.
unbelievable, how beautiful this boot has become.
I’m going to build one.
Learned a lot, thank you……
Close-ups on the skiffs cures, sweetness.
Looking forward to the selection and prepping of the stiffening knee, for the mid point of the transom.
Nicest looking work skiff ever. Some would say "fancy"! Lou, I like your description; "Yacht fashion".
Les gas à vos planches et vos outils, vous avez ici sur youtube le meilleur exemple de construction d'une embarcation,
Je vais prendre exemple comme lui mais en plus petit. Super vidéo avec plein plein d'astuces.
Very nice work Lou
"It's making me smile anyhow", yes, it's lovely watching the wood awaken into it's new life.
terrific work Lou-can't wait to see it afloat
That's a great looking boat.Almost too good to be a work boat but there's nothing wrong with having the nicest work boat on the water.I'm a little older than you Lou and I wish now I had mastered some kind of skill.Somebody said I was fast and I said ,about half.
Brightwork is really bring the boat to life.
After each episode I am like a kid waiting for my next one, love it I feel inspired to start on my Jiffy V 22, I have been looking at the plans for a few years now!
This guy ... Is a Nice and good Man... A true Master Boate Builter
One of the best looking skiff's around, awesome job !!!
Beautiful, both of you. I like varnishing. It's one of the most calming activities i can do.
I've been using shellac for plugs for about twenty years. I leave a small jar of shellac open to evaporate down to the thickness of molasses which helps to prevent the staining that Louis experienced. Another alternative is thickened varnish but you can't jump into trimming quite as fast with that. Great episode. I agree with Louis that the finishing can be fun and satisfying if you take the time to do the right prep-work and use quality products so headaches are hopefully avoided.
Those knees look beautiful, especially the starboard one.
Luv ya Louis. And true, everything can be fun - just get your mindset. This boat is gonna be gorgeous. The varnish will display the timber beautifully, as you say. Great job Ricky, makes it look easy, eh.
ive been watching this whole series from the beginning, every video is the highlight of my day. thanks for sharing your expertise with the world.
ps, I generally had no interest in boats before, this series changed that
It is coming along beautifully!
Great work Lou as always thanks for sharing
What a beautiful creation, you rock ! Lou...
Just a note: If you pour liquid from a can or bottle if you have the pouring hole up top you will not lose any of it. I learned this trick pouring diesel into a dozer tank without a funnel. It works a treat.
I have nothing but fun watching it
Fantastic and again I learn more every time a new episode comes out. Thanks so much guys.
i don't live near water. Don't know much about small boatmanship. I would pay big bucks to have that boat. just beautiful.
I envy whoever gets this boat when it's done, it's really coming out nice.
Very high quality craftsmanship, excellent information/instruction!
Thank you!!
At least for now I like the blue tape and think it would look good stripped that way! Excellent vid!!!
I have grown fond of it myself, we'll see if I don't decide to keep that in some fashion.
Thanks for all the tips Lou.
Wow, great look. Thanks Lou.
nothin' but fun watching you do it too, Lou.
There's always so much great info in each of your videos, thanks so much for making them.
As always, video, audio, teacher, perfect! Please please please let there be another project after this!
So great to watch, so very, very interesting.
Great tip with the beeswax. Thanks!
Great video. good idea to shake the brush out, I'm always getting bristles messing up my jobs
Before band sawing the plugs, add tape to the face of the wood. This prevents the plugs from falling out and onto the floor.
Great tip! But then we could see it in the video, lol!
Please tell me what you mean when you said " But then we could see it in the video, lol! "
HAPPY HAIRCUT! You're lookin' mighty snappy! You need to list your Barber's Link up above with everyone else's! Great Series, Really enjoying it!
Ok at this point I'm officially in love with these videos!
Great just bloody great well done,love watching this ..
"No runs, no drips, no errors!"
Vin Scully couldn't have said it better!
steve
Such a great series. Thanks, Lou.
Congrats! Ricky has a steady wrist and his strokes are like stroking a kitten. Only the ones who loves their profesion reaches the art of quality. If a new brush is used, pass the end of the hairs over a 80 grid sandpaper. It roundsup the hair end which in turn gives you a glassier finish. I'm sorry Lou but it's not a skif but a little yacht. Every Friday I am waiting for a new episode like a child waiting for an icecream. Keep up the good work.
Ricky Rocks,, beautiful boat !
I realize you put the painters tape below the Gunnels to protect your paint job, but did you stand back and see just how nice that narrow blue stripe looks between the wood and white paint?
Yes sir, I noticed right away and have continued to like how it sets the varnish off from the white paint.
Lou, promise you'll take us all out on the water when she's done!
Mark Wladika That might keep Lou tied up for quite some time with all his viewers.
Oh, I just meant with a video.
I am in awe! Such knowledge, such skill.
Sory Lou I never even said ,I love your boat and it's, wonderful to watch u work keep up the good work
Louis, you keep referring to this as a "workboat", but I think most folks who've following this series would consider this a mini-yacht! She sure is beautiful. And to mirror Pete Nash's comment, I too will be bummed when the series is over.
Don't worry, this won't be the last! We have a new series planned, another traditional boat with some modern innovations, more videos, techniques and information!
Tips from a Shipwright I would like to see a series in a simple row boat, something not that hard for me to copy
If you have a can or bottle with the opening on a side or corner, pour it with the hole at the top and it will pour easier with less spillage. It also self-vents the can, so it won't gulp air like Lou did in this video with the can of thinner. Spin it around and it will work much better!
My god that's a beautiful boat.
That skiff is so beautiful, Lou! What a great job! I'm already getting sad at the thought that these videos might dry up after the skiff leaves the shop!
I love your videos, very instructive and entertaining...
Your pretty damn good with them chisels, I've learned so much from these videos I'll never build a boat but I can apply every thing I learned to my woodworking?
Ricky's a good varnisher. He's avoiding bubbles like a master. I don't think the brush was very good though. I was forman on the varnish crew at a boat refinishing co in ft. Lauderdale.
Hi,I love Ricky,is there no end to the fun.