The Froe - My Favorite Farm Tool

The froe is basically a long wedge with a handle used to apply leverage when splitting a bolt of wood. It’s primarily used for the “riving” of wood “shakes”. In this episode of my favorite farm tool, Pa Mac not only describes the froe in further detail, but also how to use it when making wood shakes for roofing the buildings on your small farm or homestead.

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Other related FHC videos dealing with froes and the making of shakes:
Preparations for Making Old-fashioned Wood Shingles (The Tools Needed)-    • Preparations for Making Old-fashioned Wood...  
Making Old-fashioned Wood Shingles (or Shakes) -    • Making Old-fashioned Wood Shingles (or Sha...  
Making a Hickory Mallet or Maul -    • Making a Mallet and Maul - FHC Farm Bullet...  

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