There is something almost magical about making things with molten metals. And it is fantastic that we can make a $65 product for less than $5. And we are thankful to our Patrons and supporters who make taking the time to make these videos worth the investment.
Floor Grates, Companionways and more
Thank you! To crew, to patrons, to viewers, and those I call family. For the work, the instruction, the friendships, the donations, the encouragement and the love. I am thankful this Thanksgiving for you. –Doug
Ports, Hatches and Handles
The plan was to be working on the cooling system in the engine room, but the weather has just been gorgeous and Ewaut is planing to build an aluminum proa, so we took on all of the aluminum welding jobs still on the list. No, we really don’t have a list. When there are still ten thousand obvious things to … Read More
Engine Exhaust and other Engine Room Stuff
Exhaust pipes are being fabricated and Il earned a bit more about our Tormach CNC mill while turning out some exhaust flanges. Many thanks to Mike Love, Dave Martin. Piece by piece it is coming together.
You Can Weld, It’s Easy – Pressure Testing the Hydraulic Tank
Welding is the gateway to thousands of projects. Cars, boats, trailers, furniture, sculpture, etc. Yes you can spend a lifetime getting better at it but you and manage the vast majority of the common task with less than a day of practice. Only the truly incompetent welders will suggest otherwise. 🙂
Main Hatch Completed
How do you eat an Elephant? One bite at a time! A sincere thank you to all of you who signed up as Patrons. Just a dollar a month is enough and it’s making all the difference. Thank you for supporting the kind of endeavors you appreciate in the world. Check out these other great YouTube channels. It’s an eclectic … Read More
Generator Frame and Engine Room Installation
Have you ever been in the engine room of a WWII Submarine? Yeah, that’s what it’s going to look like. Stuffed to the gills with machinery, and tools and overhead trays full of cables and hoses. Ok, our lathe is CNC but it’s sort of the same thing. Many thanks to Tony Ozimek who build the frame and base … Read More
Casting Aluminum Anodes in a Steel Mold
We make a steel mold for casting aluminum anodes with 5% zinc added. We are not happy with the zinc powder so we’ve ordered some zinc ingots and do this again while down in Lindale Texas at The Good of the Land Festival on November 17th. Get your tickets to the festival here: https://goo.gl/vNp1QC Brian’s YouTube Channel: Briscoe Motor … Read More
Diesel Jet Boat – Part 18 – Completed!
 Done! And a ton of people to thank for the job well done, some laughs, and great memories. To those who came and worked, patrons, and our viewers. Thank You! –Doug
Diesel Jet Boat Build – Part 17 – Fixes and Back to the Lake
  Back to the Lake. It’s so good to wrapping up a boat, even if it is only 16 feet long. Many thanks to Ryan, Jay, Chris and our Patrons. [ Amazon Links ] Design Engineering Exhaust Wrap https://amzn.to/2ClMyBu Solder Seal Wire Connectors https://amzn.to/2O756wm Wagner HT400 Heat Gun https://amzn.to/2zUlgAm CyberQ Cloud BBQ Temperature Controller https://amzn.to/2PfVFr0 KamadoJoe Classic II https://amzn.to/2zTV3lp … Read More