Building the V-Bottom Skiff: Episode 29 - Laminating our knees with epoxy
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- This week we're going to show you how we saw up and laminate our knees. They're made from white oak laminates and will be over 2 inches thick when all glued up. Using the top figured knee as a pattern we're going to trace the shape onto our laminates and then cut them out on the band-saw. Then each layer will be taped together individually and then the whole bunch so that we can drill holes to coordinate them when we re-stack and glue them. We're using our TotalBoat 2:1 high performance epoxy with the medium hardener and we're going to thicken it a little bit so it doesn't run as we lay up our laminates.
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Pretty much learn a new five dollar tip with every episode. I've said it before but Tips should definitely be preserved in the National Archives and the Smithsonian.
I was thinking they'd better be for Orca, then I heard those two notes, and said "YES"!.
I agree!
The keel beams for Orca
You're going to need a bigger boat.... Thanks!
I can’t wait for this!!😬😬😬
"They'd better be"? Feeling a bit entitled are we? I mean, I want to see Orca built too, but I don't feel he owes it to us. If that is the next build I will feel greatful, especially since he said it a few times. But that is up to him, completely. If he has an order for a paid for boat, then that should be his next build. Business first, then video content.
I can’t begin to describe how much I enjoy these videos…been out fishing all day, come home …Louis video ….perfect.
Orca! Those timbers are for the Orca, I cannot wait to see that! I'm so excited to see that project!
".....Don't put your thumb on the end of a piece of wood to push it through !!...." You're not wrong there Louis ! I spent an afternoon in A & E ( ER)getting my thumb sewn back together. Two years later most of the feeling has returned. Lesson learned the hard way !! 😀
Ditto. Tried to finish "one last cut" with a dulling blade. It sprung out at the end of the cut and zipped right into my thumb. Luckily it was reparable. But I've had better days in the shop, that's for sure!
I've worked as a steel ship builder over 20 year's, how ever if I could go back to my youth I'd have been a shipwright.
The timbers are for ORCA! The knee's look great! Another fine video LOUIS! Nothin like nice White Oak!
I reckon if you haven't developed a sensitivity to epoxy by now, you probably never will. But I've known both boat builders and aircraft builders who have and it's very unpleasant. Gloves and respirators are a pain in the ass, but it's a lot better than developing a sensitivity. Other than that little rant, I LOVE working with epoxy and I LOVE working with white oak. Such a pleasure to watch this video! Thanks, sir!
Man you should be a voice actor for animated movies. I enjoy listening.
Love the frugality of using those tiny pieces to laminate.
I wish I had just a little of your energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge. Excellent work and video..
Even when i was a kid down here in lower Chesapeake Bay, Western shore,( Gloucester, Mathews, York, counties), in the early '70's, there were still a half a dozen good shipwrights and Chesapeake Bay deadrise workboat builders that were, at any time, building a 35' - 50' workboats & skiffs. They are all gone, today. Thanks to your posts, I can revisit my excitement and anticipation of yesteryear with your generous sharing of your skills and love for wooden boats.
You are correct with that.. I have a beautiful wooden boat and can't find a yard to haul it to antifoul here in the Chesapeake bay. Pretty sad
@@jasonlacey5979 Smith's Marine Railway in Seaford, VA
@@kentblairl Thank you..! I shall give it a look
@@jasonlacey5979 Speak to Tim Smith, tell him Kent sent you.
Another logistically genius Louis Sauzedde idea that WILL get used. Someday. But definitely.
I'm subscribed and don't know how I missed this one. Lou is a genius.
We are all waiting for ORCA !!!! Enjoy your videos !!
I will be celebrating as well when this boat hits the water as well as all the rest of your eager viewers.
What a great feeling, seeing a new Tips from a Shipwright video is out! Did Lou sit on a future KEEL?!
Spot on - I'm with you there
That nail tip is brilliant, thanks for the clip and info, this will make my laminating jobs infinitely easier and also better quality. Thanks again mate, really top notch info
What a great way to laminate knees so they are super strong, the trick with the nails and how you make sure the holes are at 90 degrees is invaluable!
Thanks Lou
Another great video Lou! always like watching that bandsaw running. She's a great old girl!!
Lou, your commentary on methodology and the tools you use are so interesting and informative. The boat already looks great and I’m looking forward to seeing it in the water 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
As usual, you don't disappoint with your wisdom and practical knowledge. Your ,"Pandora's," box of tricks and tips, is bottomless. Love your problem solving capabilities.
When you said you were laminating up the knees I was thinking you were bending them to the inside curve you wanted, but stacking them like you did was a great idea and looks lie it saved a lot of waste. Nifty idea. My guess on the timbers is with Mr. Robinson below and hope they are for Orca. Thank you Lou for the video. Have a great week ahead.
I suppose laminated knees are great for strength and work in the place of finding thick solid timber crooks. And also, thank you for showing us an alternate method. I think these will look just fine and will function quite well for a very long time.
While a skilled crafter can cut "to the line," Louis doesn't even need a line!
I played with this idea at the boat school, but my teatcher threw my knees in the trash. On his opinion, laminated knees "don't look right, and won't last". Glad to see the idea in practice! That nail trick was top notch. Are those timbers Orca's keel?
There's more than 1 way to skin a cat my friend. Ever seen how a North Carolina sportfish is built? Strips of plywood epoxy can form a very strong light structure.
@@shoresharp8349 The plot twist of this story is, that same teatcher built a veneer strip canoe on his spare time.. in more cases than one, epoxy forms a stronger bond than the natural lignin in wood. Only problems I've discovered are low stress resistance in thicker seams, and UV radiation. But other than that, good stuff.
Thanks Lou & Co. ! This video made my day!
Great video Lou and that nail trick is top of the line. Boat will have her bottom wet in no time.
Great stuff and practical advice with those nails, I will not forget it. Thanks Lou!
Love your energy and enthusiasm. Great laminating trick also.
You guys are the best, thank you for everything.
Great work!
Lou, as always your demonstrations and tips are easily followed. I always learn something new. Can't wait for the launching.Thanks. Joe
Those two timbers are Louis’s chop sticks! The Paul Bunyan of Shipwrights.
Oh yes, we know what those timbers at the end of the video are for. They are the future keel for Orca!!
A wateter cruise by Big Mamie woul be outstanding!!! bring back memories when i grew up in the area!
I just love watching and listening to you Lou. It's definately my pleasure. Thank you!!!
I’ve been waiting to see the Orca to come to life!
Another great tutorial Lou! Thanks!
thanks Lou, good techniques.
👍❤️ great idea Louis did you have any difficulty pulling the nails out?
I was hoping you would have showed that!
Great laminating tips!! Looking fantastic!
Great lesson today, thanks Lou.
Great job , Thanks Lou
Those good ole tool man !! 💪🏻
I’ve learned & continue to learn so much from this man ❤️
I’ve been waiting for ORCA for too long. Very exciting.
GENIUS!!!
YES! Christmas comes early!
was worried you've had trouble getting the nails out once it was all glued together. Guess not. Well done Lou!!
Curious how he got those nails out myself...
Grease ‘em up. They’ll slide right out.
I am guessing those new timbers will form your next projects keel. love the laminated knees. thos will be super strong and
beatifully grained.
Very nice.
I would think that those timbers are for Orca - I haven't heard about that boat or did I miss something Lou?
You missed him buying the keel timber about a year ago. Building Orca 1 & 2.
Waiting for you to start Orca
🤘🏻😆🤘🏻
Du du.... Orca of course!
Are they for the Orca?! Im so excited to see that build
Orca comin'!
Gonna need a bigger boat!
Hoping those are keel Timbers for your next build!
Nice tip on the nails, I wonder how oak dowls would work. Timbers are for the Orca build👍
Nice job Loui. Orca timebers?
Looks like keel, Stern and bow timbers for Orca.
those timbers are for the Orca? can't wait!
A trawler? Thanks Lou.
Not long now Louis, you picked the keel timber a while back so would they be engine beds or beamshelfs I can’t wait for the orca build
Yeah. I was at first thinking Frame lumber? But I dont really know. Can't wait for Orca.
Timbers are for Orca's keel
perhaps the clue to what those squared up timbers are for were the 2 piano notes at the end of the video....
I can name that tune in 2 notes.Timbers for Orca.
Orca!!!
Those long timbers are for ORCA.
Hmmm, could that be the two scariest notes in history by John Williams?
Maybe I missed it, but when should the alignment nails be removed? If after the glue is cured I would think they would be well stuck. Wouldn't small wooden dowls/pins be a better solution?
The nails can be driven out no problem after curing and clamps are removed
Would it help to use some type of release agent on the nails like wax or a light grease or oil or not necessary.
They were put through pre-drilled holes with just a slip fit. A light tap with a hammer after the glue is mostly cured will pop them right out. It might be tougher if they were left in for a couple of days though. Epoxy continues getting harder for quite a while after it's "set".
Those timbers must be for the Orca.
Are the timbers for the keel of Orca maybe or the chine logs ?
14:23 what these timbers are for? they use them to hang audiences from a cliff! they called white oak cliffhangers!
What if you pre-glued each layer to it's own backing sheet? It would help to have each layer preassembled, but would it be an inferior product?
Timbers are for the Orca.
Will those 3 timbers be sliced into planking for Orca's hull?
Keel timbers for Orca?
👍🏻
Waiting for the orca
Orca? Are those huge timbers to be used for the Keel of the Orca?
Making a sailboat for the next project?
Timbers are for The Orca build?
You could use dowels instead of nails or not?
Timbers are for Orca?
I’m guessing that those timbers are for a boat, maybe?
14:21
With your channel offering such a smORCAsbord of choices it just makes our JAWS drop trying to figure it out! We're gonna need a bigger CHANNEL. I wonder if you'll have a CHUM or two to help you with it?
"Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women"
-CptQ
😝
Could they be chine logs for The Orca? Hummm
Bilge stringers for Orca?
Where is your boat shop located and do you welcome guests
R those Timbers for Orca?
Curious why so many thin laminations? That oak laid up in two or three layers would be plenty strong for knees, surely.
Thicker pieces can cause splitting in humidity when they fight against each other- especially white oak. He was playing it safe. But what would be the optimum? Not sure. Personally, I would have steamed a bunch of wide layers 90 degrees,, glued them, and sliced it in two like pages of a book to make two for the work of one. I'd let the layers show..
@@paulbriggs3072 Yeah I get that, I just can't imagine there'd be an issue with half as many layers, twice as thick.
timbers are for orca.
Jaws?????????
How do you stop the epoxy grabbing the nails? I have tried exactly this before, but could not get the nails out after the epoxy set.
Remove the nails as soon as its clamped together
@@duncankerr8258 or cut them off.
@@chetthejet3896 What? And leave them to rust in the wood?
orca keel?
Orca's Keel?
A keelson?
THE ORCA
Instead of nails why not use hardwood wood dowels and leave them glued in ?