Strip Planking a Boat - Some Tips You'll Need
Expert tips for strip planking a boat, covering essential techniques, tools, and materials for building a 9' sailing dinghy tender with cedar planks.
Sculpting a Bronze Skylark Masthead - The Art of Boat Building - Episode 69
Learn to sculpt a bronze skylark masthead, from fitting the mast cone to welding techniques. Explore the symbolism behind the skylark and create a beautiful, meaningful boat ornament.
Transforming a Wooden Seat Post to Bronze - The Art of Boat Building
Learn to transform a traditional wooden seat post into a durable bronze version using sheet silicon bronze and silver soldering techniques. Master the art of boat restoration with expert guidance.
Making a Dock Cleat with Template and Dimensions
Step-by-step guide to crafting a durable 10" ash wood dock cleat, including template use, dimensions, and finishing with Penofin Brazilian Rosewood Oil for longevity and beauty.
Exploring Future Boat Building Projects - Season 4 Episode 1
Explore five boat project options with Bob Emser, including building two kayaks and restoring a 1957 Lyman runabout. Discover the art of boat building and future plans for Season 5.
How to Prime and Paint a Wooden Boat
Learn expert techniques for priming and painting wooden boats, including primer and paint selection, application methods, and tips for achieving a beautiful finish on various boat surfaces.
How to Start Modeling - The Basic Half Hull Modeling Process
Learn the art of half-hull modeling with boat builder Bob Emser. Master basic techniques, tools, and processes to create a beautiful tender model using Honduras Mahogany in this beginner-friendly tutorial.
Wooden Boat Building - Installing Walnut Floorboards, Topside Paint
Detailed walkthrough of installing walnut floorboards and applying topside paint in wooden boat construction, showcasing craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Boat Building - Installing the Fore & Aft Decks
Step-by-step guide to installing fore and aft decks on a Haven 12 1/2 boat, including building the aft bulkhead and cutting the tiller hole. Emphasizes making beautiful craftsmanship.
Installing Floor, Aft Deck Beams and Locker Floor
Learn boat building techniques as an expert demonstrates installing floor beams, aft deck beams, and locker floor in a Haven 12 1/2 sailboat, followed by bilge painting using TotalBilge.
Caulking a Small Wooden Boat
Learn traditional wooden boat caulking techniques, including cotton seam caulking and essential shipwright tools. Gain insights from a master craftsman's experience and explore the art of boat building.
Making a Shipwright's Caulking Mallet
Crafting a shipwright's caulking mallet: learn design, preparation, and assembly techniques for this unique boatbuilding tool with its distinctive long head and longitudinal slots.
Methods of Spiling for a Boat Hull - Carvel Planking Part 1
Explore three spiling methods for capturing plank shapes in carvel boat construction. Learn essential techniques for accurate hull planking in wooden boat building.
What Is a Table of Offsets and Lofting? Designing a Boat
Comprehensive guide to developing and using a Table of Offsets for boat lofting, essential for accurate full-size boat construction. Learn key techniques from expert boat builder Bob Emser.
How to Design a Half-Hull Model
Learn to design a half-hull model for a sailing tender, from creating line drawings to carving mahogany, with expert boat builder Bob Emser in this detailed tutorial.
Bronze Work for the Boat Builder
Tour of boat studio, updates on projects, and check-ins with online class members. Highlights include workshop areas, tools, and progress on various boat builds.
Bronze Cast Pintle and Gudgeon, and Cutting out the Rudder
Detailed demonstration of casting and machining bronze hardware for a Haven 12 1/2 sailboat, including pintle, gudgeon, and rudder installation, with emphasis on precision craftsmanship.
Sand Casting Basics, Step by Step
Comprehensive guide to sand casting basics, covering foundry setup, materials, mold creation, and bronze pouring techniques for boat building enthusiasts.
Sailmaking - The Tools of the Trade
Learn to craft essential sailmaking tools: seam rubber, fid, bench hook, and sewing palm. Gain practical skills for self-reliant sailing and beautiful craftsmanship in this hands-on tutorial.
Casting a Lead Ballast Keel for Wooden Boat Building
Experience the detailed process of casting a lead ballast keel for a Somes Sound 12 1/2 sailboat, demonstrated by expert boat builders during a fall retreat workshop at Bob Emser's Studio.