A froe (or frow), shake axe or paling knife is a tool for cleaving wood by splitting it along the grain. It is an L-shaped tool, used by hammering one edge of its blade into the end of a piece of wood in the direction of the grain, then twisting the blade in the wood by rotating the haft (handle).
How do you use a fro?
2:257:36How to use a Froe to Split Green Wood w/ Elia Bizzari - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd then just give it a solid whack or two or three or four until the blades buried below theMoreAnd then just give it a solid whack or two or three or four until the blades buried below the surface of the wood otherwise it'll just pop back out again.
What is a froe made of?
Antique froes were almost always made from solid wrought iron without a hardened steel edge as a sharp edge is not needed when using the froe for it's intended purpose of riving straight-grained wood lengthwise.
How do you use a wooden froe?
0:581:46How to Use Lehman's Froe - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUse your right hand and just want to get a little piece. Started here and use your wooden mallet.MoreUse your right hand and just want to get a little piece. Started here and use your wooden mallet. You can use the throw to twist a little bit to pull the pieces. Away.
How thick is a froe?
The Chairmaker's froe has an 12 inch blade that is 1-1/2 inches wide and 3/8" thick; the lighter Basketmaker's froe has an 8 inch blade measuring 1 1/4" wide by 1/4" thick.)
Do you sharpen a froe?
0:131:14'Sharpening' a Froe - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipClean it off polish it up and make sure it's got a slightly rounded edge on it that way it shouldMoreClean it off polish it up and make sure it's got a slightly rounded edge on it that way it should work lovely.
What do you hit a froe with?
Froes are used in combination with mallets to split timber, to make planks, wooden shingles, or kindling; they are safer and more accurate to use than hatchets or splitting mauls because the blade is not swung.
How do you make a froe mallet?
1:0010:29Making a Wooden Froe Mallet - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipRight so to start off with you want to take a fairly thick branch. You know 4 to 5 inches you can goMoreRight so to start off with you want to take a fairly thick branch. You know 4 to 5 inches you can go thicker if you want to it just means a lot more work with the axe. This is a piece of birch.
How do you split green wood?
4:327:19An Introduction to Green Woodwork - Part 1: Splitting the Log - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBut because this is a relatively short length on a brace it against my leg. And I use the handleMoreBut because this is a relatively short length on a brace it against my leg. And I use the handle just to apply a bit of pressure. And you can see that very easily we've split this log.
How do you make a froe handle?
1:039:36Carving a Replacement Froe Handle - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWhat I need to do at this point is decide which end I want to be the bottom end of the handle whichMoreWhat I need to do at this point is decide which end I want to be the bottom end of the handle which is got a slight flare which holds it in place on the throat. And I'm gonna go with this end here.
How do you Rive wood?
2:599:54How to Get Free Lumber - Riven Wood With Basic Hand ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd put the wedges in and aim them at the heart of the log. And. So I can slowly split off thisMoreAnd put the wedges in and aim them at the heart of the log. And. So I can slowly split off this wedge. The wedge is actually not a bad way of pulling out lumber it is fairly wasteful.
How do you make brake riving?
0:0012:11How to make a Japanese riving brake with an axe! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBut they've got their own unique style of riving break and that's what we're going to be makingMoreBut they've got their own unique style of riving break and that's what we're going to be making today now this thing is the offcut from one of the beams when i made the apple.
What is a draw knife used for?
The draw knife is a tool that can be used in many ways: for stripping bark from trunks, for trimming and fitting beams or square timbers during renovations, and also as a creative artistic tool in the hands of the wood sculptor.
How do you Rive wood?
2:599:54How to Get Free Lumber - Riven Wood With Basic Hand ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd put the wedges in and aim them at the heart of the log. And. So I can slowly split off thisMoreAnd put the wedges in and aim them at the heart of the log. And. So I can slowly split off this wedge. The wedge is actually not a bad way of pulling out lumber it is fairly wasteful.
What is a draw knife used for?
The draw knife is a tool that can be used in many ways: for stripping bark from trunks, for trimming and fitting beams or square timbers during renovations, and also as a creative artistic tool in the hands of the wood sculptor.
Is froe a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, froe is a valid Scrabble word. More definitions: (n.)
How do you make brake riving?
0:0012:11How to make a Japanese riving brake with an axe! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBut they've got their own unique style of riving break and that's what we're going to be makingMoreBut they've got their own unique style of riving break and that's what we're going to be making today now this thing is the offcut from one of the beams when i made the apple.
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What is a froe tool?
It is a pretty basic tool. It is a blade attached to a handle at a right angle. The blade is struck with a wooden mallet or club and the handle is used to apply leverage to the blade and split the wood. Traditionally froes were forged in a blacksmith shop, but I decided to build a modern froe out of flat bar steel, a steel pipe, and a wooden handle.
What are the tools used to measure?
Some general marking and measuring tools: Tape measure, combination square, and a sharpie.
How long should a froe handle be?
You want your handle to be hardwood. I used oak. The handle should be about 1.5 times longer than the blade. I made the handle for my 18" long froe about 30" long.
How to smooth out froe?
Use a carving knife to smooth out the handle, keeping it slightly larger than the pipe piece of the froe.
Can you make a pocket froe with stainless steel?
I have made an all stainless pocket froe. The Instructable is in the works. Making a stainless edge is a great Idea; I might have to try that. Being splitting tools, Froes don't need as sharp of an edge as cutting tools, but it would be nice having a stainless edge that would stay sharp longer. Thank you for the comment.
Is a froe a robber?
Theoretically you wouldn't have any stress at the handle . A froe is meant to be struck in a way that it goes straight down and the blade stays parallel with the ground. The handle is more robber used as a guide than a leveraged tool
Do you have to heat treat froe blades?
There will be a lot of grinding. It may not look like much, but you will be grinding off a bunch of steel to make your blade sharp. Take your time and make sure you grind both sides symmetrically. A froe blade is only splitting, not carving, so it does not have to be heat treated. I also set up outside over grass to have fresh air and not have to clean up grinding dust from my shop.
Is a froe a good handle?
This is a very nice froe. The hole for the handle is cylindrical so you can buy or turn another one if this one breaks. The edge is thin enough to start the split pretty easy. If you are riving for shingles, chair posts and rungs, or anything else for that matter, this froe works great. Highly recommended.
Is froe steel case hardened?
We're always looking for ways to improve, so we took our beloved froe and made it better. The steel blade is now case hardened, ultimately making it stronger and last longer. By using a special heating process and dipping the blade into a compound (usually high in carbon), a hard outer layer is formed around the blade.
Can a wood froe split logs?
Note: This wood froe tool is not meant to split logs. It's designed for already split lumber for woodworking, making kindling and more.
What is a froe tool?
A froe is the best way to split out green wood for chairmaking, shinglemaking, fencemaking, and pretty much any operation that calls for splitting. The tool is also known as a rending ax, split ax, cleaving iron, pole ax, riving ax, divider, etc - to give you an idea of its function. The basic operation is whacking the froe into the end ...
What is a micro froe?
The micro froe has a 5" blade and the handle is turned beech and wedged into the eye. The micro is a perfect froe for small work such as basket making. All froes have handles made of air dried English beech that is finished in linseed oil for long wear and a good grip.
What is the difference between a large froe and a premium froe?
The difference between the premium and large froes is that the large froe comes with a ground edge, the premium froe's cannels have been gently curved, making it easier to use, particularly when first entering the wood. The small froe has a 6 1/2" blade.
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Froe
A froe, sometimes spelled as frow, is a shaking axe that is used to split freshly cut wood along the grain, and they are used for finer cutting applications where detailed hand making work is needed, such as chair spindles. The blade thickness is used to control the splitting of the wood into thinner or thicker pieces.
