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Construction of the stem for a 50-foot custom sailboat at Sunhill Farm involves laminating three oak sections using a shaper router to cut loose mortise and tenon joints.2:52 The builder uses a spiral cutter in a jointer to achieve a clean finish on end grain before bonding the components with epoxy.1:41 After assembly, the stem weighs approximately 100 kilograms.8:31 During the installation process, the builder discovers a design error in temporary frame number 22, where a misaligned cutting file resulted in a 25-millimeter width discrepancy.14:50 He fabricates a replacement frame to ensure the stem aligns with the 3D model.16:18 To clear the stem’s path, he uses an angle grinder with a diamond blade to notch a concrete barn wall.19:35 With the help of a friend, the crew hoists the completed stem onto the mold, where it fits precisely into the notches on frames 20, 21, and 22.21:01 The project now moves toward milling cedar strips for hull planking.23:18

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