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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.

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Below is a more detailed breakdown of the video with relevant timestamps

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00:00 Introduction and Early Days

00:43 Discovering Traditional Woodworking

03:29 The Value of Hand Tools

08:06 Starting a Business in Traditional Craft

11:16 Mentorship and Influences

17:00 The Importance of Forest Management

28:15 Traditional Wood Selection and Processing

40:18 Splitting and Sawing Techniques

54:01 Challenges of Splitting Wood

54:12 Traditional Norwegian Boat Building

55:06 Demonstrating Wood Splitting Techniques

55:28 Nerding Out on Woodworking

55:53 The Physicality of Traditional Sawing

56:05 Historical Sawhorses and Their Uses

57:33 The Rigors of Lumberjack Work

01:00:18 Moisture Content in Historical Timber

01:01:35 The Quality of Heritage Woodwork

01:02:39 Traditional Window Production

01:08:20 Historical Planning and Sawing Techniques

01:11:36 The Mystery of 1690s Saw Marks

01:14:46 Restoring Historical Frame Saws

01:18:07 The Process of Preparing Timber

01:19:58 The Use of Traditional Tools

01:24:24 Finishing Techniques for Timber

01:29:22 The Evolution of Sandpaper and Abrasives

01:31:28 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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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

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