Chapter 131: Make a washboard now, the picture is so healing
Just like that, Ye Bai arrived at the production base of the mouth opener with a mobile phone in one hand, a small bamboo basket in the other, and a washboard under his arm.
The carpenter Uncle Li, who had just sat down to take a sip of tea, almost spit out the sip of tea he just drank when he saw Ye Bai coming in. He quickly stood up and said.
"Ye Bai is here, why did you bring all these things?"
Hearing this, Ye Bai did not rush to explain, but first put the things in his hands away before speaking with a smile.
"Uncle Li, I came here today mainly for two things."
"Firstly, I want to show netizens the process of making a mouth opener; secondly, on the way here, they just fell in love with this washboard, so I plan to make a washboard myself."
Since the live broadcast was still going on, Ye Bai didn't say much nonsense and directly told Uncle Li his intention.
"Uncle, could you please look at the size of this washboard and help find a suitable piece of wood?"
Uncle Li took the washboard handed over by Ye Bai, studied it carefully, and weighed it before responding.
"Okay, it's generally better to use cypress wood for washboards. Cypress wood has fine texture, is strong, and is water-resistant and corrosion-resistant. I remember that I just have it in the warehouse, waiting for me to get it."
After saying that, Uncle Li quickly walked to the warehouse where the wood was stored and began to rummage.
While Uncle Li was looking for materials, Ye Bai was not idle either. He first showed the netizens in the live broadcast room the process of making mouth openers by other villagers.
The old fans in the live broadcast room were very calm because they were used to it.
But the new fans are different, they all seem like Grandma Liu has entered the Grand View Garden, chattering non-stop.
"Wow, that's how a mouth opener is made. I really learned a lot today."
"Yes, yes, I heard that this opener is very smooth to use. I will buy a few kilograms of chestnuts to try it out later."
"Last time I saw a short video of Brother Ye making a mouth opener. I can never forget it. His hands are so skillful."
"Brother, will you make one yourself later? I really want to see it!"
"Upstairs, didn't you hear the anchor say that you want to make a washboard? Just search for the previous short videos and watch it!"
After a while, Uncle Li came over with a piece of cypress wood of similar size in his hand.
"Ye Bai, what do you think of this piece of cypress wood? It should be similar to what you want." After approaching, Uncle Li spoke with a smile on his face.
Ye Bai took the piece of wood and carefully observed both the front and back sides. He couldn't help but nodded and said.
"Just right, the size and weight are right. Uncle Li really has a unique vision!"
As an experienced carpenter, Uncle Li is naturally very good at selecting wood.
Regarding Ye Bai's compliment, he happily accepted it all and asked: "Are you going to do it yourself? Is there anything you need my help with?"
"It's true, because making a washboard requires the assistance of a mold. I need you to cooperate with me to make a simpler mold."
Ye Bai looked up at Uncle Li and said loudly.
"Okay, no problem. Just tell me how I need to cooperate."
Uncle Li agreed readily, and it was a good thing to be able to help.
At the same time, he also knew in his heart that Ye Bai's skills as a carpenter were definitely better than his, and he only needed to help him get started.
"In this way, the most difficult part of making a washboard is the rug for washing clothes. To make it beautiful, you must have the help of a mold. I will draw a picture for you to see, and we will make a mold according to this."
After he approached, Ye Bai picked up the pencil on the table and started scribbling on a piece of white paper.
With just a few strokes, the shape of a mold appears on the paper.
Although an old carpenter like Uncle Li is not highly educated, he is quite good at reading drawings.
After a closer look, he immediately knew how to make the mold Ye Bai wanted.
So, I hurriedly took action to help find suitable wood and tools.
Saws, planes, fixing nuts, files, etc.
He moved quickly and methodically, and he got everything he needed in no time.
Needless to say, the two of them had a tacit understanding and worked together according to the drawings.
Ye Bai was responsible for installing a file on a long wooden stick. This file would be of great use later.
Uncle Li drilled holes in another rectangular wooden board and measured the dimensions.
Later, this long wooden stick needs to be tightly fixed on the rectangular wooden board with nuts.
Of course, after being fixed, this long wooden stick can be moved left and right.
And the files on its body are used to make those ragged pieces on the washboard, the ultimate weapon.
With the cooperation of the two people, this simple mold was quickly completed.
At this time, Ye Bai placed the washboard between the wooden stick and the rectangular wooden board. After aligning the position, he grabbed the wooden stick and made a stroke on the washboard.
When the file on the wooden stick passed over the washboard, it made a "squeak" sound, and a smooth and orderly ripple was filed on the washboard.
Uncle Li saw Ye Bai skillfully using molds to make washboards, and quietly stood aside to watch with great interest.
He not only admired Ye Bai's intelligence and craftsmanship, but also looked forward to the upcoming washboard.
I have been a carpenter for decades, and I still feel indescribably shocked and touched when I see this scene.
Through the pictures on their mobile phones, netizens in the live broadcast room saw such a scene.
In a small factory building, there were two people, an old man and a young man.
The young man among the two is working hard, using molds to make washboards, with a focused and serious expression.
He has a handsome face with sharp edges and corners, and a pair of deep and charming eyes. At this moment, he is staring at the work in his hand with great concentration.
The old man stood nearby, watching every move of the young man with admiration, smiling, saying nothing, just watching quietly.
Netizens in the live broadcast room were all healed by the scenes in front of them.
"Can I say that the process of making a washboard is inexplicably comfortable?"
"Really, I feel it too. Especially the scratches left by the file every time it passes over the washboard, it's so cool!"
"Just now, the cooperation between Brother Ye and Uncle Li was really good!"
"Brother, have you been trained as a carpenter since you were a child with your superb movements?"
Not only the netizens in the live broadcast room, but also Uncle Li at the scene became more and more shocked the more they saw the behind.
Because Ye Bai was too considerate.
After all the corrugations of the washboard are fixed, chamfering is still needed to prevent knee injuries.
After pouring the corrugated board, use a mold to fix the washboard vertically, and use a plane to plane the wood on all four sides.
Seeing Ye Bai doing it step by step in an orderly manner, everyone couldn't help but sigh.
"Ye Bai is so awesome! I just want to know what else he can't do?"