We spend a lot of time reading depressing things. Horrible stories; some true and perhaps some not so true. I personally find the Friday Fail and Sunday Funnies welcomed relief. In that spirit, I offer this. It is a tale of someone doing something and of people willing to help. If you like it, there are plenty more that you can watch.
I hope it lifts your spirit.
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wow!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XARlIQ2UlVo
That was nice. Thanks.
HSF, look up the channel My Self Reliance – he built a log cabin in Canada by himself & an outdoor kitchen, outhouse, woodshed & is working on a sauna.
Good fun, great project.
Dang it. I finished Rob’s video and now I see several more here in the comment section. Now I’m never going to get anything done today.
Enjoyed that, HR. Although I haven’t watched one in a while – I always enjoyed a series of YouTube videos called “People are Awesome” and then think those words while watching videos like yours above.
I had to smile at the 19:30 mark when the guy was talking about getting the stern assembly up into the boat. What he said next pretty much summarizes the modus operandi on many of my own projects:
One can only hope, but he does always seem to get it done.
Not a bad time to stop, take a break, and do something else once in a while; helps get one’s head out of his ass.
Thanks for the reminder.
The chain saw jig was great.
As mesmerizing as the young lady’s butt was that I posted on FF last night, I find this incredibly sophisticated craftsmanship equally mesmerizing. Can’t stop looking…
I was privileged to see part of the construction of the two brigantines “Irving Johnson” and “Exy Johnson” in San Pedro around 2000. 113′ long, 2 masts and about 130 tons displacement, they were built as much as possible using old world methods and materials.
The keels, stems and stern posts were constructed largely of purple heartwood from South America. Frames and planking were white oak and masts Douglas fir.
It was amazing to see the methods used and the skills and craftsmanship of the builders.
The frames were laid out on plans that were lofted full size in a nearby empty bank building and cut with a huge multi axis band saw that was a marvel of ingenuity.
A wood turning guild (from Glendale, I believe) took scraps from the project and made souvenirs that were sold to support the project financially.
Beautiful bowls, goblets, bosun’s whistles and other items made from purple heartwood and some of the other materials.
I happened to be out sailing when one of them was launched with a huge crane slinging it off the dock into the water. It was quite something to see.
Saw and liked the sawmill trip to Carolina buying live oak for the Tally Ho!