I saw a planing video by Frank Klausz that I got from my local library. It was called "Hand tools, tuning and using chisels, planes and saws". I really enjoyed the video and learned a lot from it. I'm interested in learning how to do a special joint that Frank showed in the video. (I don't have it anymore, and I don't remember how to do it.) He mentioned that it was used in boatbuilding and I know that there are a few boatbuilders on here and a lot of knowledgeable people, so I thought I would ask.
He used it to make his stone pond watertight. It involve hammering wire into the middle (if memory serves me right) in a dadoed joint he did in Alaskan Cedar. The wire indent then swells after water hits it. (I think, again if memory serves). Anyone have any instruction? Pictures? Links? You Tubes? Explanation?
One of my big questions was, is it limited to softwood, due to the fibercrushability and cedars due to lack of pitch?