Okay When you dont have a himestead, a woord stove or any woodworkmanship and stil want a froe.... after seeing art enthusiasm for antique tools...... thank God i do not watch tv anymore...cuz i am the biggest sucker for daytime advertisement I need that mop or soap or special chopper..🙈🙊 but thank you art for making me smile ❤🖒 Kind regards rose 🌹
I will never have the opportunity to use a froe, but knowing how and why is great. Never heard about making a maul either. God is so good giving tools from His creation. Great job with using the animals to clear the land and using the mulch to build it up.
I just love that your part of the country keeps the old traditions and ways. I always wanted to go to the fairs or shows that taught the old ways in your part of the country. During the 70's I drank up everything on how our ancestors did things and was amazed and still am on how they did it without todays technology! I love that you love it and share it with us!
This is exactly why you are my favorite channel. Art actually TRIES and succeeds at teaching something in your videos. Excellent job, as always! Jenn Stone Seven Sprouts Homestead LLC Nicholls, Ga
Thanks for sharing this old tool. My brother was a woodworker (hobby) and he loved old tools as well as modern. He would really have appreciated this video. He also preferred to make his own tool handles. not only for strength but for his comfort. Have a Blessed day.
I watch a lot of wood working shows and I am a hobbyist with wood and I have never heard anyone explain the difference between the grains of green wood using these type of tools and conventional lumber that is run through a saw mill. Thank you for teaching me something new this morning.
Boy did this bring back memories of my Grandfather.....he said it took him longer to learn how to use precut lumber than anything when they "moved to town". He didn't like it :) I have the corner cupboard he lovingly built my Grandmother. Thank you for your videos!
My grandparents had an antique store ( also did antique restoration) and had a few froe's. I knew what it did but never saw it being used. As they were for sale and not ever used. Im a visual person so now I really understand how it's works. Thanks for completing the knowledge that was handed handed down to me. It's great to keep learning even after 20+ years of there passing.
Growing up, our long driveway was always parallel to a woodpile that my brothers were constantly having to go out and split for our fireplace and woodstove. Invariably my father would go out and find hatchets and sledges and such left out in the rain to which he would give a long dissertation about what the elements do to wood handled tools. I guess you then can realize that tthis story would come up to which my brothers then began making their own wood handles...and eventually found a froe and mallet at an estate sale. Your video brought back many memories that were in the recesses of my mind and brought back front and center while you were sharing your information. Growing up with 8 other brothers and sisters gave us many lessons, some tough but very valuable in our lives today. I truly enjoy all your videos and do appreciate the time taken to share with "john q public", especially this one who uses many of the homestead sites I watch as travel experiences as well as a chance to ogle the many chickens as I truly love chickens.
I'm very thankful for all the detailed information you share. Sometimes the old ways are the best ways and I want to learn them. Thank you for sharing.
You are doing a great job. I loved this particular video because you connected us with our past, using a tool that must have been commonly used as this country was developing. Thanks.
Now see, you made me order that froe I've been eyeing for months! I've been wanting one, plus I have logs to process now. I was just hum-ing and ha-ing over getting one. The idea that riving produces lumber even better than quarter sawn clinches it!
They are still made in England: I just bought one from a blacksmith. You can use most dense timber for the maul if you bind it with wet leather, nailed on.
Now I want to go out and forge my own froe and then find a nice log piece of wood and make my new froe a beautiful straight grain handle thank you so much for the video
Thank you for this video! I was poring over some old estate records and saw that one of my ancestors bought a "froo ax and bell" And I had NO IDEA what that was. After Googling a bit, I finally realized it was talking about a "froe" though I don't know if it should've said bell or if I'm mistranscribing what's there. It really does look like bell, though. 😄 Anyway, I love this kind of stuff so I'm so glad to have found y'all's channel. I'm also here in NC, btw, except on the other side of the state. Many blessings!
Thanks Art! I split a lot of shakes with one of those as a kid, when my dad was re-roofing the house and the new workshop addition. I have a froe, but have been wondering how to make a maul that could stand up to the job. Great to know about the root section and it's twisty grain - I love that! I'm not sure I can get dogwood around here though, unless I raid someone's landscaping - hmmmm.... Anyway, yew is a very tough wood, and now that I know to use the base, could be my answer. Thanks again for sharing what you folks know and learn!
Thank you for sharing!! I do a lot of barn/garage/estate-sale-ing and always love all the old tools but never buy them! Maybe I'll start though since I know the uses!!
When I was a child, many many years ago, my parents would often refer to something being as "dull as a froe" I heard it for years. I didn't have a clue what on earth a froe was, but whatever it was it must of been dull, and I guess it never occurred to me to simply ask them what a froe was, and it's use. It wasn't until I was an adult I finally found out was a froe was and what it was used for. Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it.
Just made one of these from a leaf spring. If you use the longest spring with loops on the ends all you need is an angle grinder, it's just a single cut and a lot of edge grinding. Be careful not to get the edge hot enough to change color and it shouldn't even need heat treatment.
Art, thank you so very much for the knowledge. I had no idea about this particular tool. I love to learn new things every day and as often as possible. Also, as eclectic as possible too! This was totally something no one would expect me to know, now I know it because of you. So thank you ever so much. I will be on the lookout for one of these tools for myself! =D 🌱Be Blessed ღ 🌼
Art you are a wealth of information, this was great! I used to antique shop and I used to see the oddest tools, made me wonder. Love and Peace to you all! ;)
Neat video. I like these timeless pieces. One good thing for you is that you can film these ahead so that you can take a day off of filming and editing when you want/need to.
So happy I found this Video. I know it’s been a few years. Any suggestions on a froe for use in woodworking, whether it be brand or style of froe? Or does it matter? I don’t care if it doesn’t come sharp out of the box. I’ll figure that part out. Mainly wanted to get one to help me split wood for spoon blanks (though I’d also use it for making woodchips for composting when other carbon source aren’t available). But now that I’ve watched your video you’ve answered a question for me that will save me a lot of time compared to what I was planning. I will always love my saws, but now I know a better way to make lumber out of green wood. Still might get a chainsaw and might consider using it for milling, but though I started out aspiring to acquire power tools (there’s a few I appreciate) I grow increasingly in love with hand tools. Well thanks!
Great video. How do you know all this stuff? I just love the way you share your knowledge just walking through the woods or an urban forest garden or a farm supply store. You are really a wonderful teacher. Thanks. :}
Nice info! I have thought a lot about batoning without a knife (like, why not a specialized batoning tool?) Well, ignorant me... TaDa... The Froe. Thank you, Sir, for your information! (Now, where do I get a nice Froe?!). I subscribed because of this video! Oh, hello from Texas!
The danger withnusing a froe is not that you might cut yourself, but rather the long term cummulative damage from using it on logs that are too large; more than 6 inches in diameter. Those who have played base ball will probablhy be familiar with what is called bat sting. This is what happens when the energy from the impact goes into both of your hands every time you hit the froe with th maull. I speak from about 15 years of experience as a green wood worker. I have taken to and recommend using an axe and mallet for 6 to 12 inch logs and a sledge and wedges for larger. The impact energy mostly goes into the piece being split. This is not to say you won't get stung once in a while.
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Okay When you dont have a himestead, a woord stove or any woodworkmanship and stil want a froe.... after seeing art enthusiasm for antique tools......
thank God i do not watch tv anymore...cuz i am the biggest sucker for daytime advertisement I need that mop or soap or special chopper..🙈🙊 but thank you art for making me smile ❤🖒
Kind regards rose 🌹
I will never have the opportunity to use a froe, but knowing how and why is great. Never heard about making a maul either. God is so good giving tools from His creation. Great job with using the animals to clear the land and using the mulch to build it up.
I just love that your part of the country keeps the old traditions and ways. I always wanted to go to the fairs or shows that taught the old ways in your part of the country. During the 70's I drank up everything on how our ancestors did things and was amazed and still am on how they did it without todays technology! I love that you love it and share it with us!
I love old tools. It's so neat to see them used. Most people take for granted how easy we have it today to build and make something
a little trivia . how can you tell if you have a piece of dogwood? ( by the bark ) .LOL 😆😆
That is so incredibly bad! But great. 👍
This is exactly why you are my favorite channel. Art actually TRIES and succeeds at teaching something in your videos. Excellent job, as always!
Jenn Stone
Seven Sprouts Homestead LLC
Nicholls, Ga
Love it when you teach about tools and history! Thank you !
Thanks for sharing this old tool. My brother was a woodworker (hobby) and he loved old tools as well as modern. He would really have appreciated this video. He also preferred to make his own tool handles. not only for strength but for his comfort. Have a Blessed day.
I watch a lot of wood working shows and I am a hobbyist with wood and I have never heard anyone explain the difference between the grains of green wood using these type of tools and conventional lumber that is run through a saw mill. Thank you for teaching me something new this morning.
Happy to do so.
Cool, I am disabled and looking for an easy way to split wood for my stove you have definitely helped me identify a great tool
Very well done and informative. Nice to see a froe video by someone that actually knows how to use it properly, and why. Excellent information.
Boy did this bring back memories of my Grandfather.....he said it took him longer to learn how to use precut lumber than anything when they "moved to town". He didn't like it :) I have the corner cupboard he lovingly built my Grandmother. Thank you for your videos!
I'm enjoying watching all your past videos.
I love seeing how old tools are used. My husband is into wood working & thinks this kind of stuff is cool too. Thanks for sharing.
I love how knowledgeable you are! We are so lucky to learn from you!
Great video! I seriously need to make one of these. I think I found yet another hobby!!
Thank you for teaching us something about our old traditional ways and tools.
Excellent learned something new and you're a great instructor.
My grandparents had an antique store ( also did antique restoration) and had a few froe's. I knew what it did but never saw it being used. As they were for sale and not ever used. Im a visual person so now I really understand how it's works. Thanks for completing the knowledge that was handed handed down to me. It's great to keep learning even after 20+ years of there passing.
Growing up, our long driveway was always parallel to a woodpile that my brothers were constantly having to go out and split for our fireplace and woodstove. Invariably my father would go out and find hatchets and sledges and such left out in the rain to which he would give a long dissertation about what the elements do to wood handled tools. I guess you then can realize that tthis story would come up to which my brothers then began making their own wood handles...and eventually found a froe and mallet at an estate sale. Your video brought back many memories that were in the recesses of my mind and brought back front and center while you were sharing your information. Growing up with 8 other brothers and sisters gave us many lessons, some tough but very valuable in our lives today. I truly enjoy all your videos and do appreciate the time taken to share with "john q public", especially this one who uses many of the homestead sites I watch as travel experiences as well as a chance to ogle the many chickens as I truly love chickens.
Super informative and great seeing the froe in work
I'm very thankful for all the detailed information you share. Sometimes the old ways are the best ways and I want to learn them. Thank you for sharing.
You are doing a great job. I loved this particular video because you connected us with our past, using a tool that must have been commonly used as this country was developing. Thanks.
Art and Bri you are so popular. You have so many subscribers. We are proud of you. We have to work harder. Love old tools. Thanks fro sharing.
I really like the informational that Arther gives.
Really enjoyed it, thanks for showing how to make a nice handle the old way.
I Enjoy all of your educational videos... U do a great job. Thanks
Now see, you made me order that froe I've been eyeing for months! I've been wanting one, plus I have logs to process now. I was just hum-ing and ha-ing over getting one. The idea that riving produces lumber even better than quarter sawn clinches it!
Thanks so much for the great informative video!! Always love your channel's content!! 💜God Bless you all!!
first I thought, oh no, not another froe vid, but this IS really the best and most informed froe vid I have ever seen!
thanks a lot!
Funny. I have never seen another.
ART and BRI Wranglerstar made a whole bunch..
Very informative. You are a good teacher.
Love how you just chop that wood like a boss with bare feet!!!! Very informative video!!!
I love your history lessons!!
Interesting, wood tools I haven't seen before. What useful ones too. Thank you, very enjoyable video.
This was very valuable. I have put this video in my "worth watching"list. Thanks for the info.
Very informative video today! Thanks Art!
Great video thank you. Now I have a better idea it works now. You made it look really easy.
Thank you. Art, I love the fact that everyday I learn something useful from you and Bri.😀
They are still made in England: I just bought one from a blacksmith. You can use most dense timber for the maul if you bind it with wet leather, nailed on.
I covet your froe! No welds... Gorgeous. Fantastic video.
Now I want to go out and forge my own froe and then find a nice log piece of wood and make my new froe a beautiful straight grain handle thank you so much for the video
Love those antique tools. Hard to replicate and have the same lasting quality.
Very interesting! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Very cool stuff. Thanks Art.
Learn something new! Until today, the only froe I was familiar with, was the afros that my neighbors have!!!!
Art you are an amazing wealth of info. Thanks.
Cool! This was very interesting. Thanks for the new (to me) information.
supremely informative. thank you
Thank you for this video! I was poring over some old estate records and saw that one of my ancestors bought a "froo ax and bell" And I had NO IDEA what that was. After Googling a bit, I finally realized it was talking about a "froe" though I don't know if it should've said bell or if I'm mistranscribing what's there. It really does look like bell, though. 😄 Anyway, I love this kind of stuff so I'm so glad to have found y'all's channel. I'm also here in NC, btw, except on the other side of the state. Many blessings!
wow! new information for me, Art!! thanks.
You sir did an Outstanding & Informative video. Thank you
love seeing people past the knowledge on 👍 👍 Good video !
WOW!! Fascinating!!
Very educational, thank you. Great video
Very cool! I love old tools. Thanks Art :0)
Very informative. i've seen them before but not semonstrated. Thanks
Awesome. I really enjoyed your knowledge and applications of the tool. Great job. 😀
I use one online in a game. Never seen a real one before.Gained some constructable knowledge today, thank you.
They are fun to use.
Seriously gonna be on the lookout for one.
Thanks, I found a reference to a froe in a book and had no idea what it was and having split my fair share of wood can see how it would be useful.
Thanks Art! I split a lot of shakes with one of those as a kid, when my dad was re-roofing the house and the new workshop addition. I have a froe, but have been wondering how to make a maul that could stand up to the job. Great to know about the root section and it's twisty grain - I love that! I'm not sure I can get dogwood around here though, unless I raid someone's landscaping - hmmmm.... Anyway, yew is a very tough wood, and now that I know to use the base, could be my answer. Thanks again for sharing what you folks know and learn!
That was really good! I have a froe and need to make a mallet
Thank you for sharing!!
I do a lot of barn/garage/estate-sale-ing and always love all the old tools but never buy them! Maybe I'll start though since I know the uses!!
my grandfather had one of these. he was a boat builder. tfs
Wow. Bet he had a lot of nice tools.
Just what I was looking for, thank you!
So interesting and well explained. Thank you.
Wonderful, more please!
Great video. Thanks Art
Very informative. Thanks a lot!
When I was a child, many many years ago, my parents would often refer to something being as "dull as a froe" I heard it for years. I didn't have a clue what on earth a froe was, but whatever it was it must of been dull, and I guess it never occurred to me to simply ask them what a froe was, and it's use. It wasn't until I was an adult I finally found out was a froe was and what it was used for. Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it.
Just made one of these from a leaf spring. If you use the longest spring with loops on the ends all you need is an angle grinder, it's just a single cut and a lot of edge grinding. Be careful not to get the edge hot enough to change color and it shouldn't even need heat treatment.
Very nice video and knowledge. Thanks
Really well done video, thank you
Art, thank you so very much for the knowledge. I had no idea about this particular tool. I love to learn new things every day and as often as possible. Also, as eclectic as possible too! This was totally something no one would expect me to know, now I know it because of you. So thank you ever so much. I will be on the lookout for one of these tools for myself! =D
🌱Be Blessed ღ 🌼
Art you are a wealth of information, this was great! I used to antique shop and I used to see the oddest tools, made me wonder. Love and Peace to you all! ;)
Very good video. Thank you
Neat video. I like these timeless pieces. One good thing for you is that you can film these ahead so that you can take a day off of filming and editing when you want/need to.
I really enjoyed this Art! Thank you
Thanks for this great video!!! Cheers from Puerto Rico
So happy I found this Video. I know it’s been a few years. Any suggestions on a froe for use in woodworking, whether it be brand or style of froe? Or does it matter? I don’t care if it doesn’t come sharp out of the box. I’ll figure that part out. Mainly wanted to get one to help me split wood for spoon blanks (though I’d also use it for making woodchips for composting when other carbon source aren’t available). But now that I’ve watched your video you’ve answered a question for me that will save me a lot of time compared to what I was planning. I will always love my saws, but now I know a better way to make lumber out of green wood. Still might get a chainsaw and might consider using it for milling, but though I started out aspiring to acquire power tools (there’s a few I appreciate) I grow increasingly in love with hand tools. Well thanks!
Great video. How do you know all this stuff? I just love the way you share your knowledge just walking through the woods or an urban forest garden or a farm supply store. You are really a wonderful teacher. Thanks. :}
Awesome information, keep up the vlogs!!!:)
This was REALLY neat! I wished I could smell the wood when you would hold it up to the camera to see the grain.
Definitely enjoyed this. Thank you. Blessings...
I'd own one of these simply for the sake of splitting kindling.
Absolutely! Wanting takes precedent over "needing"!
Really enjoyed this informative short film and thanks for sharing, you have my subscription 👌♠️
Wonderful* Thank you for taking the time to share :-)
love it y'all thanks
Hi..... Thank you 🏡🎥👍👍👍
Great video i must check ELMERS BARN a local antique store here in Maine for a froe.
Great job on the video
Nice info! I have thought a lot about batoning without a knife (like, why not a specialized batoning tool?) Well, ignorant me... TaDa... The Froe. Thank you, Sir, for your information! (Now, where do I get a nice Froe?!). I subscribed because of this video! Oh, hello from Texas!
Wow😮😮😮! Thank you❤😊
very informative thank you
Love it, I need to get me one of those.
Awesome video!
That is awesome. I could use one of those.
I learned something new today . Thank you for the info. How is Dolly, did she have her baby?
The danger withnusing a froe is not that you might cut yourself, but rather the long term cummulative damage from using it on logs that are too large; more than 6 inches in diameter. Those who have played base ball will probablhy be familiar with what is called bat sting. This is what happens when the energy from the impact goes into both of your hands every time you hit the froe with th maull. I speak from about 15 years of experience as a green wood worker. I have taken to and recommend using an axe and mallet for 6 to 12 inch logs and a sledge and wedges for larger. The impact energy mostly goes into the piece being split. This is not to say you won't get stung once in a while.
Also called a Shake Axe my friend. My grandfather made his Maul out of a cypress root
Cool.
very awesome !!!