Stockmuehle Reconstruction

A water mill called Stockmuehle was reconstructed with historical tools during the 2019 World Wood Day event at the Austrian Open Air Museum Stubing

Stockmuehle Reconstruction (2019-03-21) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

At the 2019 World Wood Day event in the Austrian Open Air Museum Stubing, the Stockmühle, a traditional water mill, is resurrected using historical tools. Craftsmen meticulously reconstruct this iconic heritage, infusing it with the spirit of the past.

The original Stockmuehle (2018-03-21) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Legacy Among the Alps

The original Stockmühle stands as a testament to centuries of innovation, inspiring modern efforts to ensure its legacy lives on.

Field scouting trip to the original stockmuehle (2018-03-21) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Exploring the Origins

The team took a field scouting trip to the original Stockmühle, one of less than 20 vertical water mills remaining in Austria, to rediscover historical engineering knowledge.

International carpenters led by the Austrian Open-Air Museum (2019-03-10) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Global Collaboration for Restoration

International team of carpenters, joiners, woodturners, craftsmen, and scientists come together to collaborate for a historically authentic reconstruction.

The blades in the watermill shaft (2019-03-19) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Crafting the Heart

Craftsmen assembling blades onto the watermill shaft, honoring traditional craftsmanship of the past and reviving the mill’s functional essence.

The water path (2019-03-15) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Flowing Through Time

The water path was constructed to control water volume and water flow funneled to the water mill shaft.

Mill roof assembling (2019-03-20) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Preserving Heritage

Traditional hand tools and techniques were used to assemble the mill roof, preserving historical wood utilization for future woodworkers.

Grindstone and water mill shaft (2019-03-21) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Symbol of Sustenance

Historical components (top - grindstone, bottom - water mill shaft) were revitalized to safeguard Austrian cultural heritage.

Stockmuehle Reconstruction (2019-03-21) by IWCSInternational Wood Culture Society

Austrian Open Air Museum Stübing





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