Acorn To Arabella · video

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Alex and Steve fabricate custom bronze finhead bolts for the hanging knees of their wooden boat project.1:48 After struggling to form the fins manually, they use a torch to heat the bronze neck and employ a two-person hammering technique to achieve the necessary shape.4:12 The team installs the house sill plates using Dolphinite bedding compound, securing them with screws to finalize the temporary house mock-up.15:00 With the bilge cleaned, the focus shifts to bending the remaining bronze floors.16:55 The process involves measuring distances for the wings, cutting the material, and using a bending machine to shape the final six floor components.17:06 The crew also prepares for a backcountry skiing trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and acknowledges a local meat-share donation supporting the boat build.17:44

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