Acorn To Arabella · video

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Alex fits 22 short beams to the carlins for the housetop of the wooden boat Arabella.Watch He numbers each joint to ensure precise reinstallation after finishing.1:23 After splitting a piece of black locust while jointing, he selects a new piece with a natural curve to fabricate two forward lodging knees.1:06 He uses an apron plane to refine the fit of the rough-cut joints, aiming for a tight connection before applying wood sealer and varnish.8:31 To maintain proper curing temperatures as outdoor conditions cool, the crew converts a spare bedroom into a climate-controlled varnishing room.17:31 Once the sealer dries, the components receive a final coat of varnish before installation.17:50 The team plans to sand all surfaces to 220 grit with assistance from Randy.12:36 Future work includes fabricating hanging knees from oak stumps gathered earlier in the year.18:35

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