Acorn To Arabella · video

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The restoration of the wooden boat *Arabella* continues with the acquisition of 50-year-old quarter-sawn cherry wood, which the crew will mill into interior grab rails.0:03 To manage fuel quality and engine reliability, the team installs a Kenan Filters manifold system featuring twin inline filters and a backup fuel pump.10:36 This setup allows for fuel polishing, transferring diesel between three tanks, and changing filters without spilling fuel.11:55 Separately, the crew retrofits vintage nickel-plated lights salvaged from the vessel *Victoria* for modern LED use.13:35 Because the original fixtures were not marine-grade, the team removes steel backer plates, installs LED strip lights with diffusers, and adds individual switches.17:31 To prevent corrosion in the marine environment, all electrical connections on the switches receive an electronic coating, and the wiring is secured with fiberglass-insulated cable.21:33 The project also involves refurbishing an 1890s 27-inch industrial planer, now mounted on an angle-iron base for mobility, to process the new cherry stock.24:47

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