Milling Live Oak in the Deep South - Rebuilding Tally Ho EP19

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Rebuilding a historic sailing yacht - Milling Live Oak timbers on Cross Sawmill’s massive homemade bandsaw, in the Deep South. Support; www.sampsonboat.co.uk/support-... Become a Patron; / sampsonboatco
THIS episode, I am in southern Georgia , and I work with Steve Cross of Cross Sawmill to mill and grade lots of Southern Live Oak (Quercus Virginiana) for Tally Ho’s framing stock - one of the most historically important and best-regarded shipbuilding timbers in the world, which is no longer often milled commercially due to its extreme toughness.
Steve mills the timber on his amazing and enormous homemade bandsaw, which is constructed from 5 forklifts, 9 semi trailers, and “god knows what else”, according to Steve.
We also look at Live Oak trees in the area, including one that is claimed to be the largest Live Oak in the world… all the while keeping an eye out for Alligators!
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Music;
Lobo Loco - Blues Angeline
Lobo Loco - Traveling with Corina
Kevin Macleod - Porch Blues
Heftone Banjo Orchestra - Dill Pickles
Cooper Moore - Banjo Arba Minch Garden
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19. Milling Live Oak in the Deep South - Rebuilding Tally Ho EP19

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@SampsonBoatCo 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments! Steve Cross has his own youtube channel here kzfaq.info, and an informative website here crosssawmill.com/

@liamhand4792 6 жыл бұрын

Please give us more episodes and try do daily keep up the good work ☺☺☺☺☺😅😅😅😅

@stephens340 6 жыл бұрын

Sampson Boat Co I'm always excited to find a new video that you have posted... Thank you for sharing this journey with us and thank you for sharing the man at the sawmill he is a true treasure and provides a valuable resource with the Live Oak Timbers he Mills ... your boat will be so rich with stories.. not to mention all the stories from Tally Ho's past life... keep up the good work I wish I was able to contribute financially but my current situation has made that impossible at the moment.

@joryjorjansencausehewasone9274 6 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR RESPECTING THIS GENTLEMAN. YOU ARE A GOOD MAN. TALLY HO GOOD LUCK OLDMAN!

@daveevans7438 6 жыл бұрын

Yes Leo, Stanley Banks has a good point... Tractor trailer from GA to WA should be around 5k max.

@pauleohl 6 жыл бұрын

Maybe all the wood will not fit on one trailer and that is why the freight is higher than you estimate. Just a guess on my part.

@DavidJohnson-pn5lf 3 ай бұрын

Rewatching in May 2024. This was 6 years ago? Leo, you are the absolute gold standard when it comes to sticking with a vision and a goal!

@AnyoneCanSee 3 жыл бұрын

That guy is one hell of an interesting character. One of the most interesting characters I've ever seen in real life or fiction. Clearly really knows his stuff and happy to be unique. Loved this.

@tee4468 11 ай бұрын

Amen. Heck he’s like something out of a Flannery O’Connor story.

@TiffMcGiff 9 ай бұрын

Yup, top 5 episode for sure

@TootSocialTV Ай бұрын

Fascinated by both these men and how many other extraordinarily capable, competent and intelligent hard working people in this world!

@WilliamHunterII 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Cross reading that ditty is a treasure that should be archived.

@azuritet3 3 жыл бұрын

7:58 When he started reading that poem I thought I could smell southern BBQ coming out of my speakers.

@TootSocialTV Ай бұрын

@@azuritet3 Ya sure were!

@NavidIsANoob 2 жыл бұрын

This series is becoming more than a boat restoration vlog. You are capturing culture and history here.

@johnarrington6292 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Cross is a national treasure.

@salohcinrekucm2119 3 жыл бұрын

I agree he could use a KZfaq show!

@iwal1645 3 жыл бұрын

I can hear him saying "Laaaave Oac" over and over and over again, its my new mantra.

@christopherkelly4555 Жыл бұрын

There's a deep misunderstanding of the Southern way of life in popular media. Thank you so much for capturing this piece of Southern culture at its most pure. A man of obvious intelligence, ingenuity, and kindness that works the land and takes quiet pride in the little things in life. I don't live there anymore, but I'll always be a Southerner at heart. I think about Mr. Cross a lot. I'm restoring a 17' wooden sailboat because of this channel, but there is no live oak in any of the yards around here. I have wonderful memories of going to our little family beach house at Sunset Beach, at the end of Live Oak Drive, with a huge Live Oak out front dripping with Spanish Moss. The best part of my childhood.

@crazyg74 Жыл бұрын

yep! They just talk a bit funny! :-)

@secretsquirrel6308 Жыл бұрын

You ever think its you who talk funny?

@ditto1958 10 ай бұрын

I lived there for a few years and wish I could go back

@sonikblox 3 ай бұрын

I think to this day this is probably my favorite Tally Ho and one of the most entertaining videos on KZfaq

@RichardStiennon 4 жыл бұрын

This man is a poetic genius. See what I’m doin’ here? This is a fork lift mast, There’s a fork lift mask, There’s two fork lifts, And then back there in the back, So, there’s parts of five fork lifts, Nine semi trailers, Old saw mill parts, Military Hobart welder, Parking lot sweepers, Fertilizer spreader, And God knows what else.

@urbanlumberjack 9 ай бұрын

Guys like this built america. We’re running out of them, they’re a national treasure

@kevinhornbuckle 6 жыл бұрын

This video is worthy of the attention and support by the National Endowment for the Arts. Thank you for including Cross' reading of the poem.

@SampsonBoatCo 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@TonyAnschutz 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed! The poem reading with his deep southern accent was very special! What an amazing man. Gotta love the way he adapts his machines to what is around him.

@ianchater399 6 жыл бұрын

Best video yet. More power to your elbow.

@R.E.HILL_ 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he really documented some real Americana in a beautiful video...

@christiangeiselmann 6 жыл бұрын

I thought the same. This documentary must be submitted for a cultural heritage price.

@PumaTwoU 2 жыл бұрын

This is my very favorite Tally Ho Restoration episode. I've watched it several times, the video is terrific work, perfect music choices, and the character of Steve Cross is caught perfectly. Positively brilliant!

@aachucko 3 ай бұрын

I just watched the Tally Ho launch video and wanted to come back to the beginning. It's super special.

@byronservies4043 6 жыл бұрын

Tell you what, I respect that man. Steve Cross knows his shit, and that poem blew me away.

@CROSSAWGA 6 жыл бұрын

Byron, Thanks Steve Cross akaSuperAX

@ericcsuf 6 ай бұрын

Just started watching this series from the beginning. This particular video featuring the Cross Sawmill is one of the most fascinating and well produced ones I've seen so far. Really a fine piece of work, Leo. Looking forward to the whole series. I watched Acorn to Arabella from day one as it progressed. Steve is a skilled worker, but he was not an experienced boatbuilder. It was interesting to watch him solve many new challenges. But this much more ambitious build by an experienced and skilled professional boatbuilder is proving to be even more interesting to me. I'm in my 80's now and it's a delight to see a young man take on a challenge like this and completely succeed.

@peterkacandes5905 4 жыл бұрын

He’s a national treasure. It warms my heart to know their are crafts/tradesmen like him still around.

@andrewclarkehomeimprovement 3 жыл бұрын

Every now and then I come back to this and love it just as much. Everyone who I've shared this with or shown it to just loves his accent in a positive way.

@yoyopg123 4 жыл бұрын

This episode alone should be an Award Winning documentary. So much good stuff in here.

@markcutshall6432 3 ай бұрын

An iconic early episode for sure. Steve cross is part of Tally Ho as long as she sails.

@jordoguy Жыл бұрын

KZfaq gold. Leo, this is your best video in the series!

@Poppi2006 2 жыл бұрын

11 January 2022; I just came back to rewatch one of my favorite episodes of Leo’s long journey.

@mtmals9786 5 ай бұрын

Watching the stepping of the bowsprit on the nearly complete Tally Ho I came back to this feature Leo did when getting the live oak from Cross Mill in Georgia. It's my fav feature in this whole story. Leo said it best ".. there's no turning back now..". It is for me the quintessential example of bravely believing in yourself in the earliest part of a herculean journey. Congratulations Leo and all who have participated in this wonderful project. Smooth sailing is near! Tally Ho. Mike in Pennsylvania but an ol'Georgia boy.

@bljuzga 3 ай бұрын

I always come back to this video, it's kind of a storytelling masterpiece

@lawyerlarrry 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s just say it’s not my first time watching this episode. Love it.

@luvsracin87 Ай бұрын

This was the 1st episode of Tally Ho I watched. ..... I have been hooked since.

@peterwynn4088 5 жыл бұрын

Two ways of operating the sawmill " eeny meeny miny mo, or you can just pull something and see what happens"

@loganpe427 4 жыл бұрын

About how I learned to ride motorcycles! Yeaow!

@carmineredd1198 4 жыл бұрын

'' eenie meeney miney mo or you can just grab something and see what happens '' heh heh heh

@MustObeyTheRules 3 жыл бұрын

God that was amazing. I laughed my ass off when he said that 😆

@loveistheanswer8137 3 жыл бұрын

I like the old saying , “there’s lever A, and lever B. If you don’t know what lever A does, leaver be”.

@timcollins1131 6 жыл бұрын

That was a truly phenomenal character, Steve Cross. Thank you so much for this video. I teach English in Chiang Mai Northern Thailand and with no disrespect, I will be using this video to illustrate how diverse, the pronunciation of the English language can be.

@RealityIsTheNow 6 жыл бұрын

Oh god. Please don't. :(

@OTuit 6 жыл бұрын

I live in Mississippi and even I had trouble translating the draw.

@timcollins1131 6 жыл бұрын

Why?

@timcollins1131 6 жыл бұрын

Have you told Steve his accent is all BS?

@matts1351 6 жыл бұрын

The reality is that you're a FUTTOCK

@joeforliberty2451 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most AMERICAN thing I've seen all year!

@TomBennett1 3 жыл бұрын

Love the picture on your profile. Just beautiful.

@thegodemperorofmankind7yea704 3 жыл бұрын

@sam ludman shh

@Enkaybee 9 ай бұрын

I'm coming back and watching this again 5 years later. This guy is STILL the most interesting eccentric character in the whole series. Would love it if this guy paid a visit to see the (almost) finished product.

@joeC2319 3 ай бұрын

This is the video that brought me to this channel. I watched this and knew I need to see the few previous ones, and I never missed an upload since then. I cannot believe it has been six years, and today tally ho sits in the water. Congratulations, fair winds and following seas

@balke7935 2 жыл бұрын

Watching these videos gives me a warm hearted feeling that the world isn’t such a huge place… and that people refreshingly are for the most part extremely helpful, kind and hospitable.

@NatK1981 6 жыл бұрын

Imagine 100 years from now, somebody might be restoring this boat which will still be sailing and they'll have access to all these videos and to all the people who've been involved: From that old chap in England whos grandpa used to sail it 100 years ago, to this amazing fellow who's devoted his life to this particular craft. And of course to you, your vision and your skill. It is a review of how an ancient art is still alive on different sides of this planet.

@stimpsonjcat67 6 жыл бұрын

NatK1981 NatK1981 and somewhere in all of that someone will be inspired to buy something ancient and make it new...and we will go around again. Leo is a link in an ancient chain that refuses to be broken. Makers.

@amorfo9127 4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be so sure...modern digital era is well known for loosing priceless info very easy: your PC crash (a pretty common situation) and all your grandpa photos are gone...instead with paper photos unless the entire house burn up (a pretty un-common situation) they will be there for generations.

@martijnheil8825 4 жыл бұрын

@@amorfo9127 You'd need some kind of distributed storage.. like IPFS. Then it will probably live for as long as there are some people who care to have it pinned.

@realrayra 4 жыл бұрын

@@amorfo9127 when it comes to data backup, "1 in none, 2 is one and three is for me." And at least two copies are offline and one of them is off your property.

@hanoitripper1809 4 жыл бұрын

What episode is the old guy in england

@engineerernest Ай бұрын

With the exception of the Tally-Ho launch, this has to be my favorite episode. You don't run accross these kinds of people every day. Incredible. Unscripted. And... Incredible.

@cgpickle 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most amazing videos I've seen on KZfaq. The history, culture, engineering and social components contained here are enriching. Thank you! A great pleasure to behold.

@joebrown1382 6 жыл бұрын

This is the most interesting video I've ever watched. I've heard of live oak but never knew why they were called that or about it's strength. I like this guy & is an encyclopedia of live oak knowledge, also like to hear him speak. The machinery he has built from eclectic parts is amazing. You wish people like him would live forever.

@SampsonBoatCo 6 жыл бұрын

wow, thanks!

@Whipple1 6 жыл бұрын

Joe Brown . I couldn't agree more with your observation. I've seen Mr. Cross in at least one other video. This fellow is a true national treasure. To make something from nothing takes some superior intellect. We are losing touch with the rugged individualism that Mr. Cross represents. You can bet your last dollar Amazon wasn't part of his supply chain! Cheers! Whipple

@joebrown1382 6 жыл бұрын

If the elite academia would ever meet this fellow they would think he was just a hayseed but none could ever duplicate what he has developed during his lifetime. Yeh find his tools on Amazon lol.

@stimpsonjcat67 6 жыл бұрын

People like him do live forever. He's a maker.

@regieendsley9750 6 жыл бұрын

I don't think so. True academics know smarts when they see it. I suspect a true academic would be thrilled to meet a real master of almost anything. It's like watching an an artist, a craftsman, or or really good writer ply his or her trade.

@kyleray1756 6 ай бұрын

this video was my introduction to Tally Ho and Leo's adventure. it was recommended by the algo 5 years ago and i was hooked. haven't missed an episode since.

@ashadowawhisper 4 жыл бұрын

Im from Georgia... I LOVE THAT GUY... He's the real deal, man! He built that entire sawmill himself. He also mills a lot of old Cypress trees from the good ol' South Georgia swamps and the logs that folks are recovering from the great lakes that ended up sinking when they got water logged.

@ashadowawhisper 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7Jzp9RetZfIfHU.html

@UrMomGoes2College 3 жыл бұрын

There's killer money in that

@ahdash4998 Жыл бұрын

there is so much soul in this episode

@bayareablues2255 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Cross is one amazing man! His accent made me laugh (in a good way). I'm surprised (and happy) with how connected everyone is that regional accents still exist so strongly. His ingenuity and knowledge are amazing. Thanks!

@AndyUK-Corrival 6 жыл бұрын

What an amazing guy, the sort of character that makes the world a wonderful place. A dying breed of clever guys who know what they are talking about. Looked an awesome area and buy you will be having to sharpen your tools to cut all those frames. Brilliant,and best of luck for the next chapter. Andy UK

@Jabbatic 6 жыл бұрын

FrenchAm100 - I couldn't agree with you more. Steve Cross is a rare gem I could listen to and learn from all day.

@AndyUK-Corrival 6 жыл бұрын

FooBar Maximus Jeez are you having a bad day? Wtf, well good for you you know LOTS of clever people....

@johnthompson5302 6 жыл бұрын

FrenchAM100 We’re not a dying breed, there are still quite a few of us around!! We have no choice, living in the mountains Of North Carolina full time, and continuing the way of life our parents and ancestors prospered thru, we have no choice but to learn the industrious ways of the mountain folk! What’s funny is that I have a sawmill that is so close to his it’s scary! And it works like a sum bitch too!! Cheers

@corporalclegg914 5 жыл бұрын

FrenchAM100 - Andy UK - y’all have them, too. great people are rare, but exist.

@bobbailey4954 4 жыл бұрын

You can't make that shit up genuine good old boy

@Buconoir Ай бұрын

Amazing! It's June 2024, and all that work is now on the water, shaped and formed into a beautiful vessel.

@trep53 2 жыл бұрын

This is another old Tally Ho rebuild video that I love to watch many times over, lots of good information about milling wood. Also the story fits well into the life of Tally Ho!

@PeterGabanyRGD 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Cross is a gem. The poetry reading was awesome as was the description of his sawmill rig. Thank you

@clausmadsen6754 6 жыл бұрын

This channel just gets better and better. Amazing to follow.

@rayleather8005 29 күн бұрын

No Elf & Safety around here boy, Genius I love this guy & his attitude what a Star

@BridgeMD 3 ай бұрын

Just wow…..all of this, all of Leo’s passion and brilliance!

@ncdave4life 4 жыл бұрын

OSHA tried twice to inspect his mill, but the inspectors that they sent both quit, and changed professions.

@brillenfux4687 4 жыл бұрын

OSHA has no power here!

@1coachdaddy 3 жыл бұрын

How did we ever build ANYTHING in this country without OSHA.....

@mwnciboo 3 жыл бұрын

@@1coachdaddy Oh you built stuff, just with a high cost in lives and blood.

@iretonjeff2559 3 жыл бұрын

Is this a Chuck Norris type joke or did it actually happen? I can see it going both ways and its funny in either case.

@ncdave4life 3 жыл бұрын

@@iretonjeff2559, a joke.

@28cruzin 6 жыл бұрын

Live Oak has always been a mystery to me, until today. When you finnally wear your body out from all this wooden boat restoration you can start another career as a documentry film maker. You seem to be first class at both. I can barely wait for your next episode. Mr Cross is an example of a very rare and talanted American. I'm going to look up his youtube channel.

@scowell 3 жыл бұрын

I come back and watch this once a year... one of my favorite videos of all time.

@ORSMichaels Ай бұрын

I just so love this experience. Watching Steve point at aspects of his saw mill (~1:52) when the working deck he obviously walks on is has boards that have gaps demonstrates this mill is about working as needed, rather than demonstrating. Classic film footage Leo that adds value to videography and the integrity of what you have achieved through the Tally Ho project!

@anenigmawrapped 6 жыл бұрын

Great chap. Should be a national monument.

@madrew2003 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing the "git-r done" homemade sawmill mechanical creations. Steve is brilliant!

@stephenparrish1933 11 ай бұрын

One of the best things ever on KZfaq. Thanks Leo.

@maritsluinenburg2316 2 жыл бұрын

Leo, I've been watching the progress of Tally Ho and your journey over the past 2 years and I have to say that you and what you are doing is something so real and special and true! How you have woven such a tapestry of art, supreme craftsmanship, heart and camaraderie with all those who've volunteered, contributed to, and otherwise been instrumental in Tally Ho's resurrection is amazing! You have created a sub-culture of people who thrive on, dream of, and believe in the positivity of mankind and the beauty of sail. Thanks so much for spreading so much inspirational light into people's lives!!!!

@BettySwollocks13 6 жыл бұрын

What a great character :)

@tedrenard472 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Mr Cross and his saw looked like something from Mad Max brought to life, and that's before he'd said a word. What an immense amount of knowledge and ingenuity to get that thing running so sweetly to make it look easy cutting live oak. A true rare breed of a man. Let's hope you have something back up north that can cut the flitches as you want them.

@tedheavy3441 4 жыл бұрын

Ted- Steve Cross gave him a saw.

@johnfahey7215 4 ай бұрын

I’ve watched this at least a dozen times ❤️

@lukestacey14 Жыл бұрын

Truly one of the best episodes in this series

@BuddyWudzyn Ай бұрын

This video is an absolutely amazing treasure. Thank you for blessing us with it!

@OverlandSea 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, it was like a professional TV documentary!

@timthetoolman5128 6 жыл бұрын

Sailing SV Compromise ii

@Bob_Adkins Жыл бұрын

I love trees, I live wooden ships, I love salty old businessmen that know their product, and I love culture. This video has it all!

@forgetfuldullahan5468 2 жыл бұрын

This man is the most southern sounding man I've ever heard!

@paulkiefer5231 3 жыл бұрын

Well bless my soul , the things I see on Tally Ho! This guy Steve Cross is amazing. Leo I think your skills as a filmmaker are soaring to new heights. Well played today and money well spent.

@warpigs330 2 жыл бұрын

I am from Georgia, and this is wonderful watching. And I can definitely say that there are more than enough live oaks. They are everywhere in the coastal south, Like pine trees are some places.

@pablocruize3975 6 жыл бұрын

No one has ever made this video before and thank you for taking the time and effort to film and edit it. Your “eye” for what is worth filming is spot on. Thanks so much for sharing this massive undertaking and for saving Tally Ho. You, young man, have got a pair. I commend you. Billy Atkin is smiling in heaven rite now.

@johns8689 6 жыл бұрын

I love watching videos like this, here in California we don’t get to see our friends and neighbors to the east that often. Just love to see the hard working Americans from different areas, just awesome to see how hard some work to keep tradition alive!

@davem3789 Ай бұрын

Steve Cross was the best character ever on this series.

@vxnova1 6 жыл бұрын

That guy with the sawmill is probably one of the most creative I have seen in a while, great video can’t wait to see the work begin on tally ho

@kevinknasty420 2 жыл бұрын

I live in south Georgia and I know Steve personally and he is a great guy and very knowledgeable don't let the accent fool you. Ps. I have some of the live oak in the video and it is hard as s rock and heavy to.

@shaneconner174 6 жыл бұрын

That good ol boy mr cross is a national treasure. Its people like him that built this country

@ThePbird1 5 жыл бұрын

This is ALL worthy of a Documentary. Beautiful job of story telling. You are one impressive man.

@kevin3434343434 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing me such a unique and interesting part of my own country! It's so refreshing to see these things through a foreigners eyes. Great job of this episode and awesome job telling the story of the mill, community and the trees!

@Steffenator 6 жыл бұрын

This was easily one of my favorite episodes yet. 😃👍🏻 I could listen to old Steve read poetry all day. He needs his own channel. It’s getting exciting, Leo. Keep it up, man.

@simvrod 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely character with his forklifts saw mill😎😎😎

@alexanderkielczynski2437 10 ай бұрын

I watched Leo with Tally Ho soon after he started, and I have re-watched the series (skipping bits) a couple of times now. The present is October 20223 and Leo must have dreamed of the day that Tally Ho in in one piece and waterproof. that is where he is now, Tally Ho is about to get her mast stepped. I think watching these early episodes that he is a really special person. the videos right from the very beginning were quality watchable masterpieces. But it is his vision that one has to admire so much, as well as his dedication, right from the very start to QUALITY. This channel is what KZfaq has enabled! Keep it up Leo. I am so glad the world has supported you. 463k subscribers now.

@W4ABN 6 жыл бұрын

Really nice guy and nice seeing his knowledge of wooden boats and the background of the timber.

@drewpierce2273 6 жыл бұрын

Leo, Thanks for recording this part of Americana. I admire innovators with self taught knowledge.

@Phat737 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Cross’s reading of that Live Oak ditty should be saved in the library of Congress.

@corporalclegg914 5 жыл бұрын

i’m a GA boy & have had the luxury of knowing many southerners like Steve. i’ve also grown up with many that are a lot like him. i love them. i love dudes like Leo too, so i love this project. us southerners get labeled, but we truly don’t care. we’re great people that love all walks of life. you’re seeing this here. Steve doesn’t “talk” like i do, but i understand every word & know where his heart is. his reading is a glimpse into his spirituality & i guarantee that he’ll be around for a while longer. we love y’all & can’t wait for this English Sailor to sail back home, where his heart is....but, he’ll be back. one great trip deserves another.

@fudogwhisperer3590 6 жыл бұрын

I love Steve Cross! Such a character! I also love that sawmill! A real antique one of a kind!

@douglester147 6 жыл бұрын

I’m glad your sharing the actual cost of things as you go through this process. Great job, keep it up.

@thesoupin8or673 3 жыл бұрын

God, I am in love with Steve's mill. The fact that he built it himself, the way it's built using parts intended for other things, the whole aesthetic of it is just...**chef's kiss**

@TheZeroButterfly 3 жыл бұрын

Live oak with character. whenever Leo framing, I always remember this American guy. This episode really what i always come back to rewatch numerous of time. -

@orcasea59 6 жыл бұрын

I believe it was American Live Oak that gave the USS Constitution the name, 'Old Iron Sides.' Cannon balls were known to simply bounce off her hull because of the strength of the timber. I think this is one of your best pieces yet. It's almost a documentary in itself. I am in Washington, across the Sound north of Everett, and I am also restoring a sailboat, but it's only a 16' 60-year old boat. Every time I feel a little overwhelmed with what is left to do I just watch your videos! I also work in the video industry and am amazed at what you do, single-handedly, on the video side - great work!

@michaelvangundy226 6 жыл бұрын

orcasea59 Camano is. Or Whidbey

@orcasea59 6 жыл бұрын

Arlington

@michaelvangundy226 6 жыл бұрын

orcasea59 I lived by Lake Goodwin. I moved to Arkansas and had to learn this foreign language. Lots of syllables added to words. I still don't know where Rye Cheer is.

@orcasea59 6 жыл бұрын

LOL! I, for one, am glad to see (hear?) that there are still regional dialects left in the US, and that we aren't all speaking like west coast Hollywood commercials.

@HanstheTraffer 4 жыл бұрын

It got the name "Old Ironsides" from the British who pounded it with cannon and watched the cannon balls bounce off. They say they thought it was made of iron. It still had much of it's original timber...From 1790

@erichbachinger943 6 жыл бұрын

What kinda good guys you meet....congratulations

@johnortmann3098 5 жыл бұрын

This Cross fellow is a mechanical genius.

@KitLaughlin 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Cross is a mechanical genius. We live in an era where academic intelligence is valued, but if the s^&# *really* hits the fan, it will be people like Steve who will survive and prosper (and if we are lucky, feed us along the way). Brilliant, and sincere thanks, Leo.

@FMHammyJ 3 жыл бұрын

Well said Sir!...I learned a long time ago that a lot of "country folk" had far more knowledge and intelligence...and common sense...than academics.....

@sotetsotetsotetsotetsotet2379 3 жыл бұрын

@@FMHammyJ or at least like to think they do.

@mountainman5025 3 жыл бұрын

He's got his own bunker there, I saw the hidden entrance. { I know what they look like} 8*}

@blueblur6447 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video... This project has been amazing, but this video...I keep coming back to re-watch this every several months. Man this video, Mr. Cross and Leo are a treasure.

@bobstienke178 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Cross is such a character! I’m glad he could help your project along! Smooth sailing!

@janewhite1512 Жыл бұрын

Episode 19 again I expect that I'll watch it again. And again. And again. Thanks Leo. Den.

@seandenny2412 4 жыл бұрын

So interesting listening to that good old boy talk about Live Oak, that’s one of the best things about the old America is when you find everybody with different accents in different States, love it. Awesome Pome.

@mountainman5025 3 жыл бұрын

BLM is actively seeking to wipe out that part of history also

@LilyWohlMezzo-Soprano 3 жыл бұрын

@@mountainman5025 .... someone got into the idiot pills

@LilyWohlMezzo-Soprano 3 жыл бұрын

@Dyslexic Lives Mattress and yet you still ripped off the name of the movement for your KZfaq name! Quaint.

@kasperdelauder6999 2 жыл бұрын

Wow one of my favorite episodes . learned so much

@samiamm5764 6 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite episode yet, from the people featured to the music in the background, great job brother thanks for sharing

@Lobo_Loco 6 ай бұрын

Thank you I just curious have a look here.

@chokkan7 6 жыл бұрын

What a colorful, interesting, and knowledgeable person he is: thank you for giving him room to shine, without heaping on the usual load of condescending rhetoric usually reserved for unrepentant Southerners on YT.

@jhart7304 5 жыл бұрын

The time spent with Steve is priceless. Money is for spending. Life is for experiencing. Well done.

@Jeremy-fy1sz 6 жыл бұрын

The best project i've seen on the internet. I look forward to each episode.

@toddfink1215 6 жыл бұрын

What a great video. That man Steve Cross is a U.S. national treasure. What a fantastic individual. Seems to me that Tally Ho will not only be a great boat but a fantastic gathering of human souls. Thanks again!

@christophersmead3162 3 жыл бұрын

By the time he started up that saw, I was LITERALLY on the edge of my seat. This episode is amazing!

@genegoodman5233 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know why I'm watching your videos, I don't give a hoot about boats and sailing and I'm to old to start. I love watching people work that know what they're doing. Man I love that Steve Cross, a man that took anything and put it together and make it work. That's the way I've done all my life, to build whatever I need out of whatever I can find. I think he could teach me a lot of stuff, I would love to help him work on or build something. He would be a lot of fun talking to and working with. Thanks for the video and stay safe.