[HBP#18] - Mats Almlof - Rediscovering Heritage Woodwork

🎙️ You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and any of your other favourite podcasting apps! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to another episode of the Heritage Buildings Podcast! In this episode of the Heritage Buildings Podcast, Vincent Reed is joined by Mats Almlof, an expert in traditional woodworking. They dive deep into Mats' journey into the craft, starting from his early fascination with model airplanes to his full-time dedication to woodworking for the past 15 years. Mats discusses his preference for traditional hand tools over modern machinery and shares insights into how older joinery techniques and craftsmanship have stood the test of time. The conversation also touches on the importance of selecting the right kind of wood, traditional methods of wood conversion, and the significance of maintaining these skills for future generations. Tune in to explore the rich history and techniques of traditional woodworking.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Below is a more detailed breakdown of the video with relevant timestampsClick the time on the left to jump straight to that section00:00 Introduction and Early Days00:43 Discovering Traditional Woodworking03:29 The Value of Hand Tools08:06 Starting a Business in Traditional Craft11:16 Mentorship and Influences17:00 The Importance of Forest Management28:15 Traditional Wood Selection and Processing40:18 Splitting and Sawing Techniques54:01 Challenges of Splitting Wood54:12 Traditional Norwegian Boat Building55:06 Demonstrating Wood Splitting Techniques55:28 Nerding Out on Woodworking55:53 The Physicality of Traditional Sawing56:05 Historical Sawhorses and Their Uses57:33 The Rigors of Lumberjack Work01:00:18 Moisture Content in Historical Timber01:01:35 The Quality of Heritage Woodwork01:02:39 Traditional Window Production01:08:20 Historical Planning and Sawing Techniques01:11:36 The Mystery of 1690s Saw Marks01:14:46 Restoring Historical Frame Saws01:18:07 The Process of Preparing Timber01:19:58 The Use of Traditional Tools01:24:24 Finishing Techniques for Timber01:29:22 The Evolution of Sandpaper and Abrasives01:31:28 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Mats Almlof using the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mats-alml%C3%B6f-b01563b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsalmlof/Email: mats@almlof.se---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to find out more about the Heritage Buildings Association - https://heritagebuildingsassociation.comClick here to join the conversation - https://heritagebuildings.forum#WoodworkingCraft #TraditionalJoinery #HandTools