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They just rolled out “The Powermatic Difference” — upgraded machines, better support, and a whole new experience built for today’s woodworkers. Same heavy cast iron. Just leveled up. Check them out today!
An overview of seismic base isolation for buildings
Earthquakes are such a challenge in engineering: unpredictable both in time and intensity. But I love this solution of base isolation because it’s so intuitive. It’s something my five-year-old would come up with: just put a suspension system on a building.
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Aural Imprints from Epidemic Sound
Practical Engineering Theme composed by Caleb Winters (https://beacons.ai/calebwinters)
Woodland Expedition composed by Caleb Winters (https://beacons.ai/calebwinters)
Cactus Song from Epidemic Sound
Tonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
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In this episode of Tips From A Shipwright, Lou walks through how he modified our new Powermatic 20-inch Bandsaw for precision progressive beveling.
Progressive beveling is a critical step in traditional wooden boatbuilding, and Lou breaks down the setup so it can be applied to any bandsaw — not just a dedicated shipwright’s saw. He explains the angle adjustments, alignment considerations, and workflow needed to achieve consistent, repeatable bevels with accuracy and efficiency.
This demonstration sets the stage for the next major phase of the Orca build, where we’ll begin fabricating molds. Proper bevel preparation now ensures tight fits, clean glue lines, and fair lines down the road.
If you’re interested in boatbuilding, advanced bandsaw setup, or refining your shop processes, this is a detailed, practical walkthrough you won’t want to miss.
Subscribe and follow along as we move deeper into the Orca project.
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We want to thank all our supporters and followers for helping us get this far! A special thanks to Powermatic for the bandsaw! Keep following us on this journey and check out our website and social feeds for additional content.
Lou from Tips From The Shipwright is stepping out of the boatyard and into the garage to offer something special for sale — his customized 1958 Harley-Davidson Panhead.
In this video, Lou walks you through the entire bike, detailing the motor, frame, custom components, upgrades, and the craftsmanship that makes this classic Panhead stand out. He covers the build history, condition, performance, and the small details that only a true enthusiast would appreciate. If you know vintage Harleys, you know how rare and iconic a ’58 Panhead is — and this one has been thoughtfully customized while keeping the spirit of the original machine alive.
This motorcycle is for sale. Serious inquiries only. If you’re interested, call the phone number below to discuss details.
1 (401) 684-2032
Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more hands-on boatbuilding!
We want to thank all our supporters and followers for helping us get this far! Keep following us on this journey and check out our website and social feeds for additional content.
Some of us just yearn for the mines.
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A little exploration into modern tunnel construction methods used in public infrastructure and how those lessons can be applied to endeavors of the more homemade variety.
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Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!
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This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.
SPECIAL THANKS
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This video is sponsored by Nebula.
Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.
Video by Grady Hillhouse
Edited by Wesley Crump
Produced by Ralph Crewe
Graphics by Nebula Studios
MUSIC CREDITS
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The Early Bird from Epidemic Sound
Rhubarb from Epidemic Sound
Woodland Expedition composed by Caleb Winters (https://beacons.ai/calebwinters)
Tonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9U
1991 stand der Bundestag vor einer symbolisch aufgeladenen Grundsatzentscheidung: Sollten Parlament und Regierung dauerhaft in Bonn bleiben oder nach Berlin ziehen? Die Debatte spiegelte die Unsicherheit des frisch vereinigten Deutschlands. Bonn stand für Stabilität, Kontinuität und die Erfolgsgeschichte der alten Bundesrepublik, Berlin für den Bruch, die Last der Geschichte und den Anspruch auf Vollendung der Einheit.
Befürworter Berlins argumentierten, dass ein geeintes Deutschland auch eine gemeinsame Hauptstadt brauche. Berlin sei das sichtbarste Symbol der Überwindung der Teilung und zugleich ein politisches Signal an Ostdeutschland und an Europa. Gegner warnten vor Kosten, Zentralisierung und dem Verlust des bewährten Bonner Modells.
Die Entscheidung fiel am 20. Juni 1991 knapp zugunsten Berlins. Sie war weniger ein Verwaltungsbeschluss als eine Richtungsentscheidung: für historische Konsequenz, für die politische Verortung der Einheit und für einen Neuanfang, der bewusst Risiken in Kauf nahm.
00:00 - Potsdamer Platz, 1991
00:41 - Rede von Richard von Weizsäcker
00:58 - Rede von Helmut Kohl
01:17 - Brandenburger Tor, Pariser Platz
01:33 - Rede von Prof. Dr. Werner Knopp
01:47 - Reichstagsgebäude, Spreebogenbrache
02:16 - Palast der Republik, Staatsratsgebäude
02:33 - Zentrale des Ministeriums für Auswärtige Angelegenheiten der DDR
03:23 - Rede von Hans-Jochen Vogel
03:39 - Rede von Theodor Heuss, Checkpoint Charlie
03:53 - Rede von Konrad Adenauer
04:10 - Axel Springer AG
04:18 - Rede von Ernst Reuter, Wilhelmstraße
04:32 - Rede von Ludwig Erhard, Museumsinsel, Berliner Dom, Altes Museum, Palasthotel, Humboldt-Universität
05:00 - Rede von Eberhard Diepgen, Gendarmenmarkt, Französischer Dom, Deutsches Theater Berlin, Deutscher Dom, Dom Hotel Berlin/Hilton Hotel, Alexanderplatz
05:51 - Rede von Willy Brand, Friedrichstraße, Bahnhof Berlin-Friedrichstraße, Tränenpalast
06:35 - Rede von Eberhard Diepgen, Japanische Botschaft, Italienische Botschaft, Klingelhöferstraße
07:03 - Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche
07:24 - Internationales Handelszentrum, Charité
08:23 - Rede von Richard von Weizsäcker, Flughafen Berlin-Schönefeld
An overview of the engineering behind stormwater ponds
Errata: 5 acres is about 2 hectares. Sorry for the conversion error!
Part park, part plumbing, mostly hiding in plain sight, they are often carefully tuned pieces of infrastructure that help keep the city’s head above water.
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Signed copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/
Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!
CONNECT WITH ME
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Website: http://practical.engineering
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Patreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineering
SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES
____________________________________
Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tv
DISCLAIMER
____________________________________
This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.
SPECIAL THANKS
____________________________________
This video is sponsored by SendCutSend.
Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.
Video by Grady Hillhouse
Edited by Wesley Crump
Produced by Ralph Crewe
Graphics by Nebula Studios
MUSIC CREDITS
____________________________________
Cactus Song from Epidemic Sound
Practical Engineering Theme composed by Caleb Winters (https://beacons.ai/calebwinters)
Woodland Expedition composed by Caleb Winters (https://beacons.ai/calebwinters)
Water and Light composed by Caleb Winters (https://beacons.ai/calebwinters)
Tonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9U
Join Lou from Tips From A Shipwright this Saturday January 31 at 12:00 PM EST for a live update on the progress of lofting Orca. In this livestream, Lou walks through where the lofting process currently stands, what’s been learned so far, and what’s coming next as the build continues to take shape.
We’ll also open things up for a live Q&A with our Patreon supporters, answering questions about Orca, traditional boatbuilding, design decisions, materials, and shop workflow.
Whether you’re following the Orca build closely or just want to talk boats, woodworking, and problem-solving in the shop, jump in and be part of the conversation.
Check out our new merchandise, including our limited run of ORCA Plaques, at our webstore:
https://tipsfromashipwright.com/store-2/
Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more hands-on boatbuilding!
We want to thank all our supporters and followers for helping us get this far! Keep following us on this journey and check out our website and social feeds for additional content.
In this episode of Building Orca, Lou takes the next critical step in the lofting process by transferring the Orca line drawings to the full-sized loft floor. Working at full scale, he carefully pulls and fairs the offset dimensions from the Profile and Half-Breadth views, checking accuracy and flow as the hull geometry comes to life on the floor.
With these corrected, faired offsets, Lou constructs the true Body Plan—an essential reference that will be used to build the molds for Orca's hull. This is where paper drawings become real geometry, and small inaccuracies get resolved before a single piece of wood is cut.
If you’re interested in traditional boatbuilding, lofting, or understanding how lines plans translate into an actual hull, this episode dives deep into the process.
Check out our new merchandise, including our limited run of ORCA Plaques, at our webstore:
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Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more hands-on boatbuilding!
We want to thank all our supporters and followers for helping us get this far! Keep following us on this journey and check out our website and social feeds for additional content.
Part 2 of the Tips From A Shipwright lofting series for Project ORCA is out now. Lou reviews the working drawings for Orca, explaining the Profile, Half-Breadth, and Body Plan, the classic Novi lobster boat hull shape, and practical techniques for transferring lines and using French curves to fair the hull.
Subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on our Project Orca build!
In this episode of Tips From A Shipwright, Lou walks viewers through the working drawings for the boat Orca, explaining how these plans guide the entire build process. This video is Part 2 in a multi-part lofting series focused on developing the final hull shape of Orca.
Lou breaks down the primary drawing views—Profile, Half-Breadth, and Body Plan—and explains what the various dimensions, reference lines, and notations mean in a real-world boat shop. He also discusses the defining characteristics and overall hull form of classic Novi lobster boats, providing context for the shape and proportions seen in the drawings.
The episode continues with practical, shop-tested techniques for transferring drawings to full size, maintaining accuracy, and laying out fair curves. Lou demonstrates how and when to use French curves to refine lines and ensure smooth, fair shapes before cutting wood.
This video is ideal for boatbuilders, restorers, and anyone interested in understanding how traditional working drawings translate into a finished hull and set the foundation for accurate lofting.
Check out our new merchandise, including our limited run of ORCA Plaques, at our webstore:
https://tipsfromashipwright.com/store-2/
Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more hands-on boatbuilding!
We want to thank all our supporters and followers for helping us get this far! Keep following us on this journey and check out our website and social feeds for additional content.
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