https://youtu.be/HapS5j2LJa8 Copper Riveting – Connecting to the past Copper riveting has probably been used in boat building ever since the copper nail was first conceived. The vikings used it. Japanese boatbuilders use it. It has stood the test of time....
In this lesson we take a look at building drop boards for boat interiors. Rather than marine grade plywood I’m using an exterior grade material called MDO or Medium density overlay. Brand names are Duraply and Creozone. There are other ways to do this but htis...
In this lesson we take a look at a set of boat plans and walk through the basic elements found within. The most confusing element is called the “lines drawing” which looks like a pile of spaghetti on a plate to the untrained eye. This should help to...
In this lesson we learn the basics of a technique called clench nailing. It’s probably the fastest method of mechanically joining lapstrake planking together but it does take some practice and attention to detail to get it right. They are usually associated with...
Hooked on Wooden Boats Podcast Interview A few years ago I was interviewed by Dan Mattson on his podcast “Hooked on Wooden Boats”. Dan no longer makes the podcast but the episodes are still available and here is mine. HOWB 170 – Interview | Mark...
