Bristol Shipwrights

You can scrape a lot more than paint with a paint scraper. Often overlooked as a woodworking tool, Lou Sauzedde and Bristol Shipwrights show you how to select, use and sharpen a paint scraper. What's more, you'll learn how to make simple, efficient handle with a small scrap of wood. This is the first in a series of Tools & Tips videos. Subscribe to Bristol Shipwrights' YouTube channel to see future tool videos on everything from hand tools to power tools and even a 40 inch ship saw.

Over the years Lou Sauzedde has invented a lot of unique tools. But unless you've worked with him, you've never seen these two tools before. They eliminate one of the greatest frustrations of wooden boat repair -- removing damaged screws without destroying the surrounding wood. You won't find them in any hardware store or chandlery. But if you watch the video, you'll be well on your way to making your own. And as Lou says, "Being a very happy shipwright."

It's not all work at Bristol Shipwrights, especially during the Holidays. But before you try any of these tips, unplug the power tools and put down the sharp objects. It's just a short video, so if you have any unique ways to open a bottle of beer or soda, visit our website at http://bristolshipwrights.com and let us know about them. They may even make an upcoming video.

Our viewers have asked us how we cut over 500 scarfs on Evelyn's strip planking without going crazy. The answer is in this video. But there's more... We're getting ready to start the second layer of carvel planking. Lou Sauzedde reveals the system he's perfected over the years. And it all starts with a custom circular saw that speeds and simplifies the planking process.

With an "old-school" pointer in hand, "Professor" Sauzedde walks through some of the nautical terms used to describe boats and wooden boats in particular. We'll be posting two more videos of nautical terms over the next few months, looking at new and older wooden boats both inside and out. So let us know if there's a boat term or a nautical word you'd like us to cover.

When it comes to repairing and building boats, it's remarkable how much time, effort and lumber goes into just setting up to do the job. In new boats, it's molds, ribands, and staging. In repairing boats, it's having enough staging so you don't have to waste time moving it around. In this video, Lou Sauzedde and Ken Boyle take you through the process of building 8' staging horses. They're easy, fast and fairly cheap to build. It's all pretty much circular saw carpentry. Best of all, these staging horses are portable (with a pickup truck), plus they're strong and last for years.