Chainsaw vs LEAD KEEL! (Rebuilding TALLY HO EP114) 

Alex needs her own You Tube channel. She presents well and clearly is at the start of an amazing journey.

"You know the rest" - says Leo. Yes we all know "the rest" because we are all close family after more than 100 episodes and several years together❤

I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle ru-vid.comUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.

I really like this concept where you introduce us to the people on the yard; clients and occupants. I think it improves the quality of your videos. I look forward to meet more of those people. And of course the specialist workshops and craftsmen needed to complete this enormous task of rebuilding Tally Ho. 👍

Seriously, look up the recovery prices of "low alpha lead". This could easily finance the entire cost of the recast keel. 10x or more in recovery value of old lead that does not have modern radiation in it. This is a good idea, Leo. You don't need the low radioactive lead for authenticity.

Wishing the young lady well on her business adventure

Saw a lot of comments in the chat about lead dust, a properly sharpened chain saw chain doesnt make any dust, It peels out solid chips. If a chain saw is making dust, you need to get your chain sharpened or replaced.

The size of the grain boundaries on the old keel are amazing. You can really see how it cooled from the outside in. I hope your lead expert can make the whole recasting go smoothly.

Bravo to Alex' sense of adventure! Refreshing indeed.

The lead-pouring disaster was my introduction to this channel. I'm a hobby machinist and subscribe to a lot of machinist channels. Apparently the Great RU-vid Algorithm (praised be its name) thought that the lead-pouring video would be of interest to me and put it in my feed. I was totally hooked and went back to watch all the videos from the beginning. I eventually became a patron.

There is nothing quite like spending time in a serious working boatyard. Have a relative in MD who owns one of the few boatyards on the Chesapeake Bay catering to the watermen & also the few remaining skipjacks. We enjoy time there each year doing maintenance on our RV before heading out or returning from trips across the country. As still a boater at heart the company & traded barbs with the yard characters feels right at home.

When the last of the lead came off that trailer, you could see and hear it sigh in relief. Bless its heart.

Alix is a gem. Every Alaskan fishing boat needs a unicycle.

Merry Christmas, Leo and the Tally Ho crew. Many, many thanks for the outstanding videos in 2021.

AGAIN !!!! I can't say enough about the Production Value, Superb. But I find my self TOTALLY enjoying the Music Tracks. Right On.

Truth be told : building a exact copy re-using less than 5% of the original ship . Wonderful , amazing work - watch the whole series ! ! !😍

Leo you are doing it the right way. Find a foundry that can melt the lead in one batch. You can then make the keel in a single pour. This way you do not have cold shuts in the casting.

If you take 5 - 20’ x 1” rebar rods and weld them into a five equidistant polygon formation to be the core of the lead pour you will find that they do not need preheating and that they will act as a heat sink which will cause the lead to harden in place with a horizontal (lengthwise) crystal strand structure giving the keel much greater balance and shape. If you are going to do it in shorter sections the same idea will work. Do not allow any of the rebar to remain exposed after the pour as it will eventually oxidize in place. While this will not effect the overall functionality of the keel it is cleaner and nicer to have an enclosed pour. Also, you can weld-attach to at least three of the rebar rods a ring (or rings) that are integrated into the core of the structure and (if galvanized) can act over the long run as hangers for the moving or removal of the lead. I would recommend creating the precise shape you want in the mold by lining it with Satanite and then chipping it off after the cast. You can get intensely accurate pours this way in much the same as lost wax casting in green sand or plaster.

Thanks Leo for a(nother) successful Year. I see that Pancho has a screentime Rival in the Heron! Very Cool All the Best Wishes for '22

Loved to hear Solstice mentioned amongst the 'happy' list Leo.

My first video was watching the failure of pouring the lead and only about an hour after it had been posted. I have since watched every video, I'm addicted to this and what a ride it has been. Can't wait to see the keel get poured.

I was thinking you should get the keel done professionally, so it was good to hear you are getting assistance from a pro.

I am so impatient. I have become addicted to seeing the Talley Ho rebuild. This is amazing, historical, and Awesome!

We used to pitch off to the Roedda back in the 80s when I was fishing on a boat out of Ward Cove and XIP. In those days a guy named Roedda Jack ran it. A thirsty man who always told us he only had one ball, said the other was shot off at The Bay of Pigs invasion. He was a Cuban expat and we believed him. He was that sort of a guy.

Merry Christmas to everyone associated with Tally Ho. I really enjoyed the segment with Alex and seeing the challenges and opportunities your neighbours have. Thank you for making these videos - "support" is a two way process and I for one I trying to ensure I do my bit as a Patreon.

Thanks for introducing us to others! Would be cool if Alex could share a video when she is underway!

Really liked your segment featuring the working boats at the yard. You may also want to consider doing a segment feature on the "Yard Guy." You know the dude, every working boat yard that allows live-aboards has one. He's the guy that has lived on his boat in the yard forever (usually a derelict sailboat). He talks about fixing up his boat and eventually sailing off to far exotic places, offering-up unsolicited shipwright advice to anyone who will listen. Yeah, we've all run into that "Yard Guy."

the jumping between the A story and the B story was chefs kiss perfect

Re-casting is the best option. It will be strong, fresh, and perfect. The old lead keel was in bad shape. Broke the minute you tried to pick it up, so that tells you something. Perfection is the minimum standard. Great episode. We love and support all of you!

Really glad you made the choice to recast that lead keel... The thought of that keel fracturing while out at sea... I shudder to think what might have happened

Leo, I can't wait till you take this boat out for its maiden voyage. I hope the winds are modest so you can raise all her sails. that will be EPIC !

If you ever need a shipmate on the Roedda, count me in! Would love to work for a smart young beautiful captain! Good luck with the repairs/restauration!

Greetings from Essex UK. Hope the festive season is good for you and the gang and that the new year is as good, if not better than the last. Lovely to meet Alex. Can you persuade her to start a RU-vid channel.

Merry Christmas to all the Tally Ho Tribe!

Just a happy person. Good luck with Roedda.

"Weighing on my mind... heavily." Classic. Love your videos, Leo!

Wow, loved hearing Alex's story! her enthusiasm is so wonderful, good luck in Alaska!

Your attitude towards safety is so refreshing after working with so many careless craftsmen

That`s it Leo, one pour, one casting. It sounds like you have the right people involved. I is nice to see all of the other people involved in the boat yard, all the best to Alex in her journey.

Toujours un grand plaisir de regarder vos vidéos, pour tout ce que ça contient (en idée, calcul, exécution et surtout savoir faire. Encore bravo pour votre travail à tous, avec en prime les animaux qui ont l'air d'être très heureux aux chantiers. Un papy de 77 ans, ancien de la réparation navale à Marseille. Always a great pleasure to watch your videos, for all that it contains (in idea, calculation, execution and especially know how to do.) Again congratulations for your work to all, with the bonus animals that seem to be very happy at the sites. A 77-year-old grandpa, former naval repair in Marseille. I subscribe and 👍

Merry Christmas, Leo and the Tally Ho crewmembers. Thank you for the outstanding videos in 2021. Looking forward to those to come.

Ok, let me be the first to say the obvious - Alex and Roedda need to have a YT channel of their own. What and charming and inspiring woman and a wonderful old boat. And thanks to Leo and crew for maintaining a consistently great channel. Merry Christmas to all!

May you and yours have a blessed Christmas season.

Leo the Lead cutter. Picks of every single snippet.

We used Lead weights in Race Cars, and about 30 years ago we went to the Shipyard, heard we could get the lead we needed out of old Sail Boat Keels, a friend had done it before using a Chain Saw and I too was very surprised how easy it cut, we melted it down and poured it in weights which other Racers would buy from us, we had a one time 4,000 lbs. of lead. Love this build Leo keep up the good work. Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Leo! Thank-you for all the quality content you’ve given us this past year. All the best to you and yours in the year to come.

10:01 Boy, Roedda has some great lines on her. What a beauty!

Love hearing that the screaming jimmy on the tender is living to see another day. Love the old 4-71s (and 53 series).

SEE, told you a chainsaw would work! LOL I've done it many times recovering and recycling lead from old sailing boats. MERRY CHRISTMAS to Leo and the whole Tally Ho family.

I live on long island out in New York, once a mecca of maritime activity. Sadly, like many other places, that industry has succumb to overfishing, pollution, and modern mega-cargo ships. Very cool to see people using some of these boats as intended to do work, instead of junking them or using them as a museum pieces (not that museum ships are bad, but its even nicer when you can still work them!) Thanks for bringing this to us and best wishes in the new year.

ROEDDA, awesome ....thanks.... esp skipper, lot's of courage there !!!

I’m not a chemical engineer, only electrical, but seeing the lead break as it did makes me thankful that you are recasting the keel. I’m so happy it didn’t break apart while moving in open water. Good choice, and still using most of the original lead, but it will be much better than the original. Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and wow, what an interesting young lady neighbor you have in the yard! I wish her luck. I noticed that she's not afraid of work. You can tell by her hands. I think she is going to do well.

Merry solstice. For us, in the Northern Hemisphere, the days will get longer again. And warmer. Great work and progress on Tally Ho!

This part of the US seems to be populated entirely by talented, unusual people! And I love the way animals always seem to wander into shot! Lovely to get this on Christmas Day - many thanks.

After seeing the condition of the keel , re cast is best, nice to see other boat owners, and artisan workers, wish we had a boatyard like this in the UK

Well done getting the lead moved. Big job. It seems that Port Townsend is a very special community. So good to know you and the team are in such a caring environment.

Merry Christmas, Leo and the rest of the wonderful Tally Ho crew and supporters.

Same to you Leo and Crew, and Alex on Roedda! happy crimbo!! from sunny Scotland.

I have watched ALL you videos! I look forward to each new one. You are a real craftsman and I admire you greatly. Your knowledge is beyond what most people your age have. You are going to be sailing the seas before you know it!

Looking at the separation of the old and new parts, it is a good idea to re-poor it all... And a very Merry Christmas to you and all of your crew.

Another great episode of Tally Ho. Merry Christmas to you Leo, Rowan, Richard, and the rest of the present and past members of the project. Thanks for sharing!

A brave and adventurous lady is the new Captain/ owner of 'Roedda' ! Best wishes from AUS !

Alex and Roedda need their own channel.

Seasons greeting from usually sunny San Diego we finally got some rain that we really needed . Thanks Leo for a great series of rebuilding a great boat .. well done Skipper !!

Merry Christmas everyone!! Best of luck to the captain and crew of Roedda!!

Alex, I wish you success!

Merry Christmas Leo and to all the Tally Ho Crew, Supporters and Followers around the world from Lakewood, Washington, USA.

That was a great meet and greet Leo and it shows just what good support and knowledgeable people you have around you in the boatyard, looking forward to seeing more

Alex (Kate) is definitely my idea of a REAL woman. Good for you. Enjoy Roedda. You two were made for each other. Will you be recording your transformation of her and putting it on RU-vid???

*- Job done, Leo. Good. [cut a log/led keel up from the bottom if the top cut is going to bind]* *- Led is softer than even the cellulose of pine/spruce.*

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you Leo and your crew from the South Coast of New South Wales, as a chair bound 79 year old I have enjoyed you full series of entertaining videos. I am just waiting for someone to ask me what a “Lofting Floor” is down at my golf club when having a beer!🤣😂🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘

What great Christmas gifts I got today: JWST launched and a Tally Ho video. Merry Christmas to Leo and the crew.

Fantastic job I have built 2 x 24 m charter vessels as owner builder and I do appreciate the work and planning great job with the videos to

Nice to meet Alex. She's a cutie, and I wish her the best on getting her boat upgraded and back to work on schedule. All that lead and melting pot equipment was a heck of a load, even for that trailer and truck you used. Happy for you to get that "heavy load" off your mind, Leo. 🤣.

I've been wondering how you were going to cut up the lead keel and never thought it would be this easy. I thought of everything from torching it to using an axe. Didn't even think of using a chainsaw. Brilliant! Can't wait to see the new keel poured.

8:56 well you found the boat you have to moor next to. Great video Leo, looking forward to rebuilding a 112 year old classic sailing yacht. Formatting wise, some information on the boats in the 'around the yard segment' would be nice; length, crew, displacement sort of things. Best wished to Alex and Roedda.

Glad to see you put down that tarp to catch the lead filings, that could've been quite a good bit of lead scattered about, leaching into the soil plants and groundwater table. Good on you Leo!

The repour will be epic. Looking forward to it.

Thanks Leo for the insight to what goes on in Port Townsend. A merry Christmas to you and all your helpers, it's a great series and I've been following for a long time, shame I can't help in a physical way as I'm in France and a retired carpenter/joiner and yacht fitter. I can only " like" every episode, I hope this helps.

Merry Christmas to the Tally Ho crew. Last week you asked if a weekly video would work. After seeing this one a week later I'd have to vote for a weekly video. I really enjoy them and a frustrating 2 week's wait between is longer than I'd like.

It's great to watch all of the crew carry out special tasks. I really enjoy watching Richard ply his trade. He is still greatly enjoying his trade/passion after many years and is always smiling.

Happy for my weekly fix! Merry Xmas

best wishes to all of you . Captain Alex seems like a tough women 👍

MIssed a trick with the title - Tally Ho Ho Ho. Merry Christmas!

Happy end of year celebrations. Looking forward next videos. Thank you for making them.

I'm a woodsman forester and evidently used to working with chainsaws but never imagined one could be used to cut a lead keel up.

Merry Christmas gang! I really enjoyed the boat tour and meeting Alex and Joe.

Happy xmas to tally-ho and all you crew, lovely to meet Alex and her enthusiasm, i hope she starts her own youtube channel

Merry Christmas from sunny Southwest Florida!!!

Merry Christmas right back at you!!! Cheers from Westcoast Canada !!!

Wow, great hair in the thumbnail, Leo!

I'm so glad you decided to re-cast the keel, no doubt after seeing it split like that the first time it touched anything it would have dropped off. It was nice to see the two guests and hear a little about their story's. I'm Impressed with Alex, good to see shes investing and modernising, I hope it pays off for her.

Lovely lady, good luck to her!

Allways lovely allways nice and the new "format" works..just awesome all these years of following allong..

I've been watching since getting covid in summer 2020 when I discovered and binge-watched the series. Now I have covid again and it's encouraging to be able to watch a new episode in quarantine on Christmas Day. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone there at the yard

That was a very good decision to break up the keel, never seen crystallized lead before ! Probably wouldn't have stood up to any grounding or choppy seas. Merry Christmas and Happy (belated) Solstice to you.

Leo. Loved the profile you did on ROEDDA, and Alex. Hope you have the time to do more of these. Thanks, Scott

Im loving the weekly upload where things are a bit more focused in each episode, keep things going Leo, i'm glad to see the rebuild going so well!

Merry Christmas Leo and all of his crew, patrons and fans. Greetings from the high plains of Texas. Perhaps I will build a prairie schooner soon.