Restoring a HUGE vintage Ship Saw / Bandsaw - Rebuilding TALLY HO EP22

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This episode, I take some measurements and consider the hogging of the hull of the 1910 yacht TALLY HO, and then use jacks to bend the whole boat back into shape, having removed some of the Iron Floors first. I borrow a forklift, and then start the process of moving and restoring a massive vintage ship-saw – which is like a huge bandsaw but with a static table and a rotating cutting band. This impressive tool could be over 100 years old - perhaps even older than TALLY HO herself!

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Music;
Dan Lebowitz - Run One Down
Jimmy Fontanez - Rumba Sabor
Dan Lebowitz - Michigan Greens
Gunnar Olsen - Pisco Sour
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22. Restoring the Ship Saw - Rebuilding Tally Ho EP22

[Sailor_Greg]

Wow, the optimism in these early episodes that the original wood could be saved is so heartbreaking in a way. Part of the process in another. Great to go back to these episodes and see the sheer effort that Leo put in alone to make this project work. It's so easy to forget that his current crew and patreons and sponsors are all built on this dogged determination

[gregpallett]

I’m convinced; all of this boat building is because you need tally ho for a pirate ship. The parrot is a dead giveaway.
Loved him riding the forklift!

[AnyoneCanSee]

It's impossible not to admire this guy. I started watching at the end and he had help and the boat was well underway, but when you go back to the start and see him doing some of these massive jobs alone and how daunting the entire project seemed. I honestly think building a brand new boat from the plans would have been easier. It's a hell of a journey and very enjoyable being able to go through so many years and see it come together.
This entire series is a piece of living history as we see how boats used to be built. Considering how important boat shave been to humanity it's fascinating and I really knew nothing about it.

[pbraun]

I love going back to these old ones just to remember how far they've really come. Also, to get a chuckle out of the optimism about how much can be saved and re-used, know how the story actually developed...

[poordecisionsgarage]

You should sell copies of Tally Ho's blueprints. Id like to frame one for my office.

[davidaubin]

Leo your videos are far better than any commercial company does and your choice in music through out this endeavor is fantastic.

[skyjockbill]

Each time I come back to these earlier videos I am so struck by Leo's work ethic, something I can only envy and hope to emulate one tenth of his prodigious efforts.

[dwaynekoblitz]

Going back to rewatch these videos is so satisfying. I’d forgotten all about Andrea! 😍

[stanmccorkle]

Started binge watching this channel in April of 2021. The channel had 311k subscribers when I joined. Loving watching this process. Very entertaining and educational. Inspirational and had me curious about what sort of boat I’d be capable of building on my own. The music choices are interesting at times. Very grateful you are willing to share your talent with the world!

[nocoolname]

watching people contribute their resources to a very hard working man, instead of these e beggers that have flooded youtube, is inspiring. society needs more of THIS community!!!

[SteelDoesMyWill]

The Ship Saw is EPIC. I was afraid it would take two or three episodes to see it in action, but I'm glad you skipped the 'full restoration', tended to the functional bits while leaving the patina in place to get it fired up and working. What a great asset to have on the job plus the story behind it!

[viewfromtheroad]

WOWWW!!! That saw cut that Live Oak like butter!! Smart investment in a great tool as well as some history.

[RealityIsTheNow]

Andrea looks like she works for a living :) A very good look.

[CROSSAWGA]

Leo, Congratulations on your Massive/WAY COOL Ship Saw---I do not know if I will ever actually get a Ship Saw/Bevel Saw but I have wanted one from the first time I saw one operate . Using it on Ship Frames/Futtocks is great, but there would be other uses for furniture and Cruck Houses (curved Timber Frames) . Please make some guards for the blades because someone getting killed or seriously injured is going to slow your project down . Steve Cross akaSuperAX

[awfurby]

All these people helping out - it's really great to see.

[shawnwhite]

Yup it is watching these older episodes that idealize I have learned a little, ayyy!

[manning]

Leo you are a true inspiration to all of us sailors and want to be boat builders. Best YouTube video series. You are a hard working man of vast talent. This is reflected by so many people wanting to spend time of their lives working with you, Leo you are the real deal in your craft. I can't wait to become part of the Tally Ho project.

[mainlawcafewv]

Many of us take on massively daunting and overwhelming projects, but you look like you'll actually succeed and triumph in short order. Bravo.

[mschmitz]

Poncho riding on the forklift was epic.

[Dunno]

I love that you document those oops moments