Way cool! I live in coastal Northern California, and am lucky enough to split old growth (and second growth) redwood part time for work. My old timer mentor taught me that when making shingles or shakes, it really matters which direction you push/twist the froe, especially if the backside of the tool is slightly mushroomed(it bites into the wood). Pushing the froe handle away as you work down a split will put a small amount of compression into the far piece if that makes sense. Pulling the handle toward you can put tension into the piece further away from you(especially if your froe is rusty or textured near the sharp edge. Old growth Redwood is much more springy than ash, so it’s easier to manipulate. Fat grain second growth redwood is weak and brittle in comparison. Pushing hard on the end of a split (building up compression) can help it carry the line if it’s wanting to run out toward the face or thin out. Anyhooter, supa stoked to find your channel mate, man vs wood is a timeless tradition that’s never going out of style. Sometimes I’m bummed I wasn’t born 150 years ago, but yotube is pretty amazing! Aloha, Ian Ian
Your country man Peter Follansbee is a master. He inspired me years ago to start riving boards for various projects. Problem here in Australia is so many woods just are not suitable for riving.
@@ChestnutnagsToolsFromJapan It's not that challenging to do basic welding. It can get tricky, but that's for special cases, like fine antique restoration. For strength there is no comparison between steel and wood. Does your local communal shop have welding and metal working equipment?
I watched some videos and thank you for using Japanese tools when your country also has excellent tools. From Japan
Much respect, hope you can continue to make videos and share your hard earned knowledge. Thanks!
Way cool! I live in coastal Northern California, and am lucky enough to split old growth (and second growth) redwood part time for work. My old timer mentor taught me that when making shingles or shakes, it really matters which direction you push/twist the froe, especially if the backside of the tool is slightly mushroomed(it bites into the wood). Pushing the froe handle away as you work down a split will put a small amount of compression into the far piece if that makes sense. Pulling the handle toward you can put tension into the piece further away from you(especially if your froe is rusty or textured near the sharp edge. Old growth Redwood is much more springy than ash, so it’s easier to manipulate. Fat grain second growth redwood is weak and brittle in comparison. Pushing hard on the end of a split (building up compression) can help it carry the line if it’s wanting to run out toward the face or thin out.
Anyhooter, supa stoked to find your channel mate, man vs wood is a timeless tradition that’s never going out of style. Sometimes I’m bummed I wasn’t born 150 years ago, but yotube is pretty amazing!
Aloha,
Ian
Ian
Really awesome video lots of good detail
Glad you liked it. Thanks Frank.
That is really interesting to know! Thanks for that
Interesting. Never seen controlled splitting before.
Your country man Peter Follansbee is a master. He inspired me years ago to start riving boards for various projects. Problem here in Australia is so many woods just are not suitable for riving.
@@ChestnutnagsToolsFromJapan I have focused more on metal fabrication for practical reasons. Wood is more beautiful by far.
@@hardrockuniversity7283 Yes well as I just said on your chanel I know what welding is but that'[s about it.
@@ChestnutnagsToolsFromJapan It's not that challenging to do basic welding. It can get tricky, but that's for special cases, like fine antique restoration. For strength there is no comparison between steel and wood. Does your local communal shop have welding and metal working equipment?
That saw 😍 What is it called? I’ve never seen teeth like that before.