White Oak Rootstock Knees - Episode 141 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

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Last year, at about this time of year as well, some blood, sweat and maybe tears were shed in retrieving some large White Oak rootstock from the woods and painstakingly carving out some knees from them. This was a miserable yet rewarding experience that is now paying dividends.
Steve is finally getting to the fruits of his labor and getting to instal some beautiful White Oak knees in Arabella, and boy are they beautiful!
Thank you all for watching and supporting!
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Acorn to Arabella is a boat building project taking place in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve and Alix started as amateur boat builders building their own 38' wooden boat in their backyard: designer William Atkin's Ingrid with a Stormy Petrel's gaff rig. These videos follow the journey from tree felling, to lumber milling, to lofting, to the lead keel pour and beyond-sharing details of the woodworking, carpentry, metal smithing, tool building, and tool maintenance that wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY project will continue well past launch, when they will travel and learn to cruise aboard the boat that they've built. Just kidding about all that, this channel is about a Siberian Laika named Akiva.
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@tbutero8059 3 года назад

The rootstock turned out beautifully. I love that none of the material goes unused. The planning and forethought of a craftsman. Nice work guys.

@brucepottorff6870 3 года назад

Every Friday for 3+ years and I still love this. Good work guys.

@kolbyc80 3 года назад

Bruce, I am with you in this sentiment! I look forward to Friday morning so much! It signals the weekend, peaks my ideas for the weekend warrior projects I have lined up, and instills a sense that humanity is okay with all of the support for kind hearted people like Alix and Steve.

@mceajc 3 года назад

Just when you think to yourself, "That's quite a big chisel", out pops an even bigger one! Love the hard work and soul you folk put into both the boat and the filming. Heartily appreciated!

@BenjaminGerrans 3 года назад

I said out loud "that's a f*cking HUGE chisel!" - my partner was rather amused...

@tracythorn2918 3 года назад

I remember the hard work you guys put into cutting those stumps up, the results though, are beautiful!

@rexmyers991 3 года назад

I never get bored watching Steven and Alex work on the boat. Steven’s enthusiasm seems to be endless. I hope y’all keep producing a weekly episode even after it’s in the water.

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

That's the plan! It's why we're covering some of our adventures around and about outside the shop, too. This is just the beginning.

@marcdebow4055 3 года назад

I look forward each week to the progress you are making. As an "OLD" guy who cannot do woodworking any more (built furniture) I am living vicariously through the building that you are doing.

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

So glad you're here along with us, Marc. Thank you.

@someone16234 3 года назад

Arabella is looking truly beautiful, thank you so much for letting us see this process and witness this amazing ship come together

@someone16234 3 года назад

Also give Akiva some pats for me!

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

Aye aye, Wesley! Thanks for the kind words. Will deliver the pats.

@ianfurqueron5850 3 года назад

With the deck beams installed, it's really starting to look like a boat now. Great progress!

@michaelc.3812 3 года назад

It’s SOOOOOO good to see Steve back in the boathouse. Welcome back, until your next mini-vacation.

@snowstrobe 3 года назад

Really coming together, can get a much better idea of how she actually looks... and she's just stunning! This will be a forever memory for Stephen and Alix.

@PBarrPrince 3 года назад

I LOVE the rootstock! The tight curves in the grain are so beautiful. I can see the strength in them.

@markzieg3593 3 года назад

“Arabella’s hanging knees, “ will surely surplant the saying “the bees knees” in naval circles. I will never see tree stumps the same way. Who knew there was such power, beauty, purpose and strength stored in them. Thank you to Alex and Steve for opening my eyes. Oh yah, and a big happy Christmas to you all in the boat house!!!

@charlesseymour1482 3 года назад

The use of curve grain stumps is poetry in wood. Nice save on what could have been firewood for the long wet winter.

@TeamStevers 3 года назад

Watched a lot of boat builds but this one is special

@andypughtube 3 года назад

11:58: We were once re-assembling an old (as in, 1916) fire engine and one of my friends was supporting the clutch while we bolted it in. We then realised that he was completely trapped, his legs simply didn't have enough knees to allow him to extract himself. We had to take it all back apart again.

@BenjaminGerrans 3 года назад

oops...

@craigsmith2889 3 года назад

You are both very skilled craftsman. I’m amazed Alix at your development over the last couple of years, just amazing. You gents have a wonderful Christmas and just try to stay out of the boathouse for one day. I must say, now as an old crippled gent, that my mind comes alive watching your videos. I thank you both from the bottom of my heart. Merry Christmas and be sure to be with those who are important to you.

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

Thank you very much for the kind words, Craig.

@markwall5981 3 года назад

Hi Guy's I look forward to you're new posting every week and really can't wait for Friday and now you can see the shape of Arabella coming together the roots you spent so much time in digging out and working on has been more that worth it and now I have chisel envy

@akay4500 3 года назад

Dang! She is really taking shape now that the deck beams are in... Once hella solid piece of art you have there guys!

@dm55 3 года назад

The more you build the bigger it looks. Beautiful work. 👍

@danielkeirsteadsr6939 3 года назад

Beautiful workmanship

@troubledspirit3328 3 года назад

Excellent guys. Another absolutely riveting show. Thank you

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

WE SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE.

@JessCat606 3 года назад

@@AcornToArabella We all saw what you did too!

@TheCloudhopper 3 года назад

Just catching up with the videos after some busy weeks. Nice to have Alix back, didn't realise how much I missed him. (You look great and well rested Alix, if you read this). I admire the freshly varnished wood, when the grain comes out fully... Arabella is a beauty.

@jeffdavis146 3 года назад

Catching the straight edge with your foot. Truly a man of many talents. And you are spot on about law enforcement. Their first contact with anyone in the community should be a positive one.

@ellencameron3775 3 года назад

I saw that catch, Alix got ninja reflexes.

@jb9090 3 года назад

It’s truly amazing to see it come together like some kind of organic sculpture formed by your will and bare hands. It’s a wonder to watch.

@mikepetersen5024 3 года назад

Looks like all the work to get those Rootstock Knees paid off. They look amazing in the boat.

@lancedaniels 3 года назад

Thanks for posting and sharing. Carlins look great.

@peehandshihtzu 3 года назад

Watching these two sync together as they work is a pleasure and it's been a long time coming. The fact that Aaron is back on deck is icing on the cake. Happy Holidays all, :)

@harrisji 3 года назад

One more great episode Thanks. Stay well.

@johnenglert3105 3 года назад

Your combined talents and perseverance is monumental and totally leaves me in awe. Very inspiring to watch and admire! Keep up the good work!

@albertsandberg 3 года назад

Keep inserting Akiva clips! Will never get bored of these!

@tudedude 3 года назад

The grain in those knees is incredible and so beautiful when enhanced with the varnish.

@boooshes 3 года назад

You are both doing simply wonderful work.

@jobmanders5328 3 года назад

It's becoming an icebreaker. Beautiful.

@ctlaurin 3 года назад

That editing trick where Akiva just wanders through with Steve racing away.

@BenjaminT.Minkler 3 года назад

yeah....I was seeing that as well ....kinda freaky

@albertsandberg 3 года назад

7:35 is the marker

@cheeto4493 3 года назад

@@albertsandberg I missed that originally, thanks

@seancorrigan4946 3 года назад

Wow, lying at anchor in the back of beyond looking up at fantastic workmanship taken out of the earth near your home,, MAGIC You have nailed it Wish I was as wise when I was your age Sean from Ireland

@matthewmetcalfe6853 3 года назад

Looking so great!!

@kenadair7463 3 года назад

Beautiful work by a couple of skilled Craftsmen. Enjoy your videos.

@danfuchs7324 3 года назад

....most visible change in one video yet...good workmanship too....

@miloclark6480 3 года назад

I like how the "not much to look at" section in the stem behind the Sampson post is pretty damn gorgeous

@greghaa 3 года назад

When we used to frame houses I always hated when they covered it up with sheetrock. All the raw joinery in the boat is beautiful to look at, no need to dress it up in my opinion besides protecting the wood itself.

@terrytaylor3574 3 года назад

Wow! Those oak stumps turned out beautiful. It's a real shame that they are going to be hidden kind of. Great workmanship in cutting those knees out too.

@martingreen8471 3 года назад

Merry Christmas guys, great seeing your progress, happy days!

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

Same to you!

@Tomhohenadel 3 года назад

Amazing work guys, progress is great. Especially considering there’s only two guys working. The white oak knees are a thing of beauty. Editing was great Ben.

@Rubenwil 3 года назад

It's obvious that Ben enjoys editing these. At 7:35 he cut Akiva out of the timelapse just because he could.

@HouseGurke 3 года назад

willi wildenhain I didn't even notice that until i read your comment.

@peternicholsonu6090 3 года назад

So privileged to be able to come all this way with you from the start, you have added a great deal of satisfaction to so many of us.....our lives are richer now....

@Scott64T 3 года назад

Some different views at the end really show how much progress has been made. Everything looks great.

@davidmspinelli8951 3 года назад

It's going to be just as rewarding to lay in bed and look ay all that work you've done as it will be to sail her toward the horizon. She'll be beautiful inside and out! Akiva approved without a doubt. Your videos are the best part of my Friday mornings...except of course coffee. Be safe, stay healthy and MERRY CHRISMAS Arabella crew!

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

Cheers, and same to you. Thanks so much for watching and happy new year!

@bryonensminger7462 3 года назад

I for one enjoy your channel and I'm looking forward to after your done going back and binge watching from start to finish of the build so I can see it in a couple weeks , instead of a few years

@Legionaire42 3 года назад

I love the immediate cutting of the scrap cut offs into firewood sized chucks while the bandsaw is right there and running. Good idea to avoid another giant pile to work through.

@ronsmith1364 3 года назад

Still would love to have a bit of Arabella as a nymph before she soars on swells...

@gregmirr 3 года назад

Happy Holidays to the Arabella crew and thanks for a year of excellent videos with great music . San Diego cheers !

@JonathanKayne 3 года назад

I became an electrical engineer because I grew up taking apart motors and electronics. It's a fascinating field to be in!

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

Inspiring, Jonathan. Thanks for sharing and watching.

@shackman9566 3 года назад

Thank you again. Have a wonderful Christmas.

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

Cheers, same to you.

@chrissturgeon1571 3 года назад

All the converging lines at 6:55 are beautiful!

@ironhawse 3 года назад

Morning guys, hope inspite of all the work holiday time is shaping up to be a good one. Nice to see things are picking up with the boat. Be safe,be good and take care.

@glassgoat9601 3 года назад

Aaron watching Steve making more sawdust, “Yes, job security!”.

@mitfreundlichengrussen1234 3 года назад

what a pleasure to watch the old rootstocks evolve into the backbone of the ship.

@hydranos1058 3 года назад

I learned something new today. Turns out they do make that combination snow shovel/chisel I have always wanted.

@53jed 3 года назад

Nice to hear jets back in the air.

@kevinhall2266 3 года назад

The beauty of the finished knees would be a motivator for me. Absolutely gorgeous!

@chrisfrench8323 3 года назад

I wish your viewers could smell the wood. It must be amazing. Merry Christmas!

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

We were promised smell-o-vision in the old cartoons, were we not? What's up, RU-vid.

@jeffr0 3 года назад

Man, I just nipped the tip of my thumb off with a router. When you cut with the bandsaw in fast motion, it gives me the heebie-jeebies.

@RIDICULOUSLOGIN 3 года назад

It takes courage and commitment to follow your dreams. You are inspiring a lot of people. Thank you for sharing.

@andybowyer3602 3 года назад

SHE LOOKS BEAUTIFUL GREAT WORK REALLY GREAT WORK

@tonythepwny 3 года назад

Got my shirt the other day and I love it.

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

We're so glad! Thanks for the support, it really makes a difference.

@marcusdire8057 3 года назад

1:22 - I'm doing very well, thank you. :) I appreciate you thinking of us and am glad you are doing well too.

@macman6107 3 года назад

Damn that figuring on the wood is gorgeous!

@donaldholman9070 3 года назад

Great video. Thank you so much.

@stevereinhart4067 3 года назад

Congratulations on 150k subs., keep up the great work.

@TotalBoat 3 года назад

Amazing work guys!! Happy Holidays from the TotalBoat fam!

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

Happy holidays to you, too. We're grateful for the team at Total Boat!

@robertyoung1506 3 года назад

Great episode, thanks guys

@CAOHnutrition 3 года назад

Coming - looking good!

@perrysims3320 3 года назад

Thanks for your concern for your followers. I'm looking over the edge, personally. Keep at it boys, I'm counting on living long enough to see her splash. It's gonna be nip n tuck.

@michaels1997 3 года назад

Great to get kids tinkering and taking things apart - far too much disposable kit out there these days and encouraging a new generation of "fixers" is brilliant! Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a more relaxed 2021 from the UK!

@daveomalley3847 3 года назад

Outstanding progress... so enjoyable to watch

@kippdanielson6413 3 года назад

Thank you for the positive shout-out to the law enforcement community! Community Oriented Policing is a big deal where I live and we love it!

@rick91443 3 года назад

Great end of a day's Xmas Shopping with wife...Merry Christmas...rr Normandy, France

@Deftonesdsm 3 года назад

Auto Like enabled. God i cant get enough of this and Leo's project

@PBarrPrince 3 года назад

It's so cool to be lazy to nice music while you work your tails off...lol. Another interesting video of really professional workmanship. I'm so absorbed by the fine details. Arabella is looking graceful and fair.

@robgosse9923 3 года назад

Can't get enough of the work you are doing. Love watching the pro's in action, and it's an inspiration to us aspiring boat builders.

@geoffreystearns1690 3 года назад

Ahhh...shipbuilding again! Worth the wait!

@Rsama60 3 года назад

So nice that Akiva let's you built a boat in his dog-house. ;-)

@ImMora1 3 года назад

It is also nice from these humans to help Akiva build his boat!

@buffplums Год назад

I’m just imagining how like this is to Tally Ho, looks amazing seeing the structure come together

@Austin4098 3 года назад

Alix, the vids are great and just getting better as the boat comes together. Really looking forward to seeing you make a start on your own creation too.

@freesk8 3 года назад

The boat is looking gorgeous! :)

@melshea2276 3 года назад

Glad you are still a free man, Steve. Congratulations on your epic ⛵️

@MrRABC1 3 года назад

I think that cop is a shining example of how policing should be done. I didnt meet the officer but from what I could tell from what you said Steve she was genuinely interested in what you guys were doing and just wanted to say hi... I've meet some petty and pretty bad cops during my life and I know it doesnt take many bad interactions with idiots like this to create a massive negative bias towards cops but we need to remember 99.9% of them are good people trying to do the right thing... we have to all realize we are all just humans and are flawed. Anyway I just wanted to applaud that cop for expressing an interest and saying hello... great job officer.

3 года назад

Really looking great!!

@BillB23 3 года назад

She's looking stouter every episode. I love the way you're combining function and beauty. You've come a long way from the raw milling of the lumber!

@normanperry4391 3 года назад

Those knees look great. Sure to be plenty strong

@stevenross3577 3 года назад

Looking great!

@robertadamsmetaldetecting6324 3 года назад

I agree with you Stephen. Kids should be allowed to explore how things work. My 12 tear old son loves to do that. I gave each of my three sons old vhf radios to try to make one good working radio with. Still waiting for it. Lol

@robertschaper5737 3 года назад

Nice composite time lapse/real time shot with Akiva and pattern making. Somebody's having fun in post.

@brettjoiner9949 3 года назад

Great to see you both back in the boat together and kicking some ass and taking names! Wishing you guys Happy Holidays!

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

Same to you!

@peterparsons7141 3 года назад

Long time viewer. I know u guys are really safety conscious, way more than me. I really think your doing a terrific job at educating. Just a word though. My Uncle was a well known wood carver. A serious craftsman for sure, he authored books, personal friend of a guy who owns a famous tool company in ottawa,Ontario. These are very serious craftsman, these guy make most of there own tools so you know the kind of guys I’m talking about. The point,, David got very sick over the years and it took a long time to diagnose. From what I understand it’s a rare spore that he inhaled when working with wood. Unique to some place n Brazil and ottawa valley, north eastern US. I think that’s where you guys are, so when I see you using the band saw on some of the beautiful knarly roots, I can’t help but think about these microbe spores that took a great craftsman down. Just thought I pass it along, as impossible as it sounds it does happen, best wishes in 2021 .And that’s gonna be a nice boat !

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

This is a fantastic and thoughtful comment you've authored here, and we really appreciate it. Wood dust is an organic material, and comes with all the wild things that entails. Thank you very much for sharing this story. We take it to heart. In WoodenBoat issue 273, this aspect of wood dust was briefly addressed in Getting Started in Boats. It's a good resource if you ever want to point it out to someone in the greater context of shop safety.

@garyfroeschner2523 3 года назад

Great video. Really looking like a boat.

@mumblbeebee6546 3 года назад

You two (plus the occasional others, plus Ben of course, and not to forget Akiva, but... anyway: you two!) are amazing, and in my head you are like family (which is very presumptuous of me) but I love having our weekly get together ;) Happy holidays to all!

@AcornToArabella 3 года назад

Happy holidays to you, too. And not presumptuous at all. We feel like everyone is on this ride with us.