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Leaving Log Cabin To Learn Woodworking With Northmen

Leaving Log Cabin To Learn Woodworking With Northmen

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In this video I attended a green woodworking course in Latvia by the Northmen Guild! If you haven't seen their youtube channel here it is: If you want to do the same course as I did or any other by the Northmen check out this link: For the past three years the Northmen Guild have been working on a unique project, the construction of a historically faithful, timber framed forging workshop to act as a new centre for the Guild’s blacksmiths. Their aim is to create a space where blacksmiths from all corners of the globe will be welcome to practise their craft, share their expertise, and create beautiful and functional works of art. It will also be open to the public to visit as part of the wider woodworking museum and forest park at Vienkocu Parks, Ligatne. A further aim for the forge is to educate beginners, amateurs and enthusiasts by offering intensive, two to three week long training courses in blacksmithing, similar in style to the woodworking course I attended. Designed and constructed in large part by a small team headed by master blacksmith and timber framer Soeren Uhlmann, the building has risen steadily over the months and now stands close to completion. One final push is necessary to finish and round off the project. Whilst the building stands ready, it is empty of much of the specialist equipment required for a fully equipped, multi functional blacksmithing workshop to reach its full potential. If you want to support the project, please follow the link to their crowdfunding project below.
Date: 2024-10-20

Comments and reviews: 16


Thank you Erik, for bringing me along with you to the Northmen Guild and seeing the mastery that you got to be a part of. It's so fulfilling to see that the old ways will never die. This was refreshing. Kind of like a breath of fresh air. I can only imagine what your heart felt like with your hands on, and the smell of, the woods. And what it was like working with, and learning from, those craftsmen and those masters. . My heart was there, even though I wasn't. WOW! I have to live vicariously through you. Again, thanks!
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What a fantastic opportunity to learn from true masters. I find it interesting that English is the universal language that allows people from nearly all parts of the world to easily communicate with each other. We Americans live a very insulated life already possessing a universal language within the confines of our own country, but we struggle mightily when we visit foreign countries.
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Men At Work. how sweet the sound!
For just a moment, when you arrived back at your cabin, I thought the table that so many had labored on during this video had made the journey back with you! But your table appears a bit thicker and heavier duty, but still a beautiful piece of work! Enjoyed the video, and I hope you'll continue to make things by hand and sell them!
Take Care!

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Great video love to see the traditional wood craftsmanship. But guys, please use eye protection at a minimum. Bare feet in a wood shop, wouldn’t advise it either. I know I sound like an old man, but taken it from this old man who has seen too many people suffer unnecessary accidents for these reasons.
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King James Version
44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Gods blessings over you, happy weekend

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A peaceful, soul-lifting glimpse into the life of those who work with their hands and hearts. I am still on a high from absorbing your beautifully filmed video. Just transporting. So grateful for being allowed to accompany you.
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Many thanks for this video. Haven't had a chance to watch it yet but I can see from comments that some folks don't understand that the most convenient (economical etc) route from A to B is not always a straight line.
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just cashually watching your videos when i suddenly see a shot not only form the central station from the city where i live but also the exact train that i take everty single day, thats crazy
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This wonderful experience contributes to your ever increasing skill set. You are a world class craftsman & sharing this content shall educate & inspire others beyond our lifetimes.
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What a great place, you must have had a great learning experience. I get the feeling that you could stay there for years and never run out of projects and things to learn.
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I could have watch this type of video for hours. True craftsmen creating beautiful one of a kind masterpieces. Thank you for a peek into a Lost Art!
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Years later and the video The birth of a wooden house remains to be my favourite content on YT. Holesome and awesome. These guys do some great work
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Just like being there. A fabulous window into real craftsmanship. You had a great experience and brought us along. Thanks so much.
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So one comes back to one’s own country and how do we earn the tens of thousands needed for all of this equipment A hobby for the rich.
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I love your work! Do you live in the cabin you built Would you ever consider offering guided tours/camping experiences to the public
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Whoa. That train station is very clearly a Dutch one. Are you telling us you travelled from Sweden to Latvia via The Netherlands
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