Building Bandsaw blade guides Part 1

Building Bandsaw blade guides Part 1

If you can’t buy, you’ll just have to build it. My Canadian made General bandsaw has been a trouper. I bought it new about twenty years agoand so far the only thing that has gone awry is a benign rattle that started at about week number two which I have...
Choosing Tools for Boatbuilding

Choosing Tools for Boatbuilding

If you are not sure where to start putting together a tool collection for boatbuilding then this video will help. I go through the basic element of what you would be expected to have if you were to attend a boatbuilding school or an apprenticeship. I’m only...
DIY Steam Machine

DIY Steam Machine

Being able to produce steam is a core requirement of any traditional boat shop. I’ll walk you through the dual voltage stem generator I built for the steam-box in my shop. It’s pretty easy to build using off the shelf plumbing components. Simpler versions...
Workshop Tour

Workshop Tour

Welcome to the workshop. it’s a bit messy under the hood but that’s a reflection of how I’m focused more on the work than the...
Clench Nailing Basics

Clench Nailing Basics

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...
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