Wood Splitting - Froe Use

Discussion in 'Bushcraft' started by Tyler Danann, Jan 2, 2014.


  1. Tyler Danann

    Tyler Danann Monkey+

    Using a froe to split a log (felled tree)



     
    Tyler Danann, Jan 2, 2014
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  2. kellory

    kellory An unemployed Jester, is nobody's fool. Banned

    I have a froe, in my collection of woodworking tools.:cool:
     
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    kellory, Jan 2, 2014
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  3. Tyler Danann

    Tyler Danann Monkey+

    More detailed use of the Froe:

     
    Tyler Danann, Jan 2, 2014
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  4. Dont

    Dont Just another old gray Jarhead Monkey

    No one watch Roy Underhill??
     
    Dont, Jan 2, 2014
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  5. Tyler Danann

    Tyler Danann Monkey+

     
    Tyler Danann, Jan 2, 2014
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  6. Cruisin Sloth

    Cruisin Sloth Special & Slow

    M8 , Roy is nice to watch , but I'll stick with my Woodmizer.
     
    Cruisin Sloth, Jan 2, 2014
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  7. NWPilgrim

    NWPilgrim Monkey++

    I only ever used a froe to split cedar blocks for shakes. Used it with an aluminum/cable handle mallet. Mainly to split 4-6 ft diameter blocks small enough for the shake mill to handle. You can build up strong arms swinging an 8# mallet all day for months.

    In the Forest Service we would take those blocks and split of 1" thick shakes to roof our smaller buildings.
     
    NWPilgrim, Jan 3, 2014
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