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How to Make Laths

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Here we see how to make traditional handmade wooden laths from Sweet Chestnut - used in lime plastering construction and heritage restoration work. Experts Justin Owen and his sons Jack and Curtis, and friend and colleague Bobby, carry out this skilled craft on the mixed woodland they coppice. Care is taken from the initial selection and cutting of the managed wood through to the stacking and storing of the bundles. The skilful splitting of the wood follows the grain to ensure the durability of each lath and the uneven surface of the laths offers additional grab for the lime plaster. To contact J.Owen Services - email [email protected]. An Adliberate film http://www.adliberate.co.uk for WoodlandsTV http://www.woodlands.co.uk/tv


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Cracking job fella's

dilangar

February 14, 2018

dilangar Q

Steve Thompson

March 3, 2018

There’re a lot straighter than the riven laths I’ve been using lately. Who do you supply your laths to.

Chris Burgess

April 26, 2018

Email me I'm in Kent I want a job

THE SAM TEST

July 31, 2018

How can I get any info about doing a job like this ?I have been looking for years with no luck:)

Chris Breeze

January 17, 2019