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[HBP#18] - Mats Almlof - Rediscovering Heritage Woodwork
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- Heritage Buildings Podcast
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- Jul 22, 2025
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- 5835
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Summary
🎙️ 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 timestamps Click the time on the left to jump straight to that section 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 Buildi…