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.
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 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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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 🌼
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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'm enjoying watching all your past videos.
i recently bought a froe on amazon it is a great tool , i am splitting 4 in pieces of wood for my paint can stove. i love it. its so safe to use
I love how knowledgeable you are! We are so lucky to learn from you!
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
Great video! I seriously need to make one of these. I think I found yet another hobby!!
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.
Thank you for teaching us something about our old traditional ways and tools.
Excellent learned something new and you're a great instructor.
Super informative and great seeing the froe in work
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. 👍
I really like the informational that Arther gives.
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.
Love how you just chop that wood like a boss with bare feet!!!! Very informative video!!!
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.
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..
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
Very informative. You are a good teacher.
I covet your froe! No welds... Gorgeous. Fantastic video.
I love your history lessons!!
Learn something new! Until today, the only froe I was familiar with, was the afros that my neighbors have!!!!
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!
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
Thanks so much for the great informative video!! Always love your channel's content!! 💜God Bless you all!!
Love those antique tools. Hard to replicate and have the same lasting quality.
Very informative video today! Thanks Art!
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.
Interesting, wood tools I haven't seen before. What useful ones too. Thank you, very enjoyable video.
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.😀
This was very valuable. I have put this video in my "worth watching"list. Thanks for the info.
Art you are an amazing wealth of info. Thanks.
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!
Very cool stuff. Thanks Art.
love seeing people past the knowledge on 👍 👍 Good 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, 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.
wow! new information for me, Art!! thanks.
You sir did an Outstanding & Informative video. Thank you
Very interesting! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Great presentation 👍👊
Very informative. i've seen them before but not semonstrated. Thanks
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.
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.
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.
Cool! This was very interesting. Thanks for the new (to me) information.
Very educational, thank you. Great video
So interesting and well explained. Thank you.
That was really good! I have a froe and need to make a mallet
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.
Awesome. I really enjoyed your knowledge and applications of the tool. Great job. 😀
I really enjoyed this Art! Thank you
Just what I was looking for, thank you!
Great video. Thanks Art
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! ;)
WOW!! Fascinating!!
Definitely enjoyed this. Thank you. Blessings...
Really well done video, thank you
Wonderful, more please!
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.
Very nice video and knowledge. Thanks
Thanks for this great video!!! Cheers from Puerto Rico
This was REALLY neat! I wished I could smell the wood when you would hold it up to the camera to see the grain.
supremely informative. thank you
Very cool! I love old tools. Thanks Art :0)
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!!
Awesome information, keep up the vlogs!!!:)
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 🌼
Very good video. Thank you
Very informative. Thanks a lot!
Great job on the video
Love it, I need to get me one of those.
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. :}
my grandfather had one of these. he was a boat builder. tfs
Wow. Bet he had a lot of nice tools.
very informative thank you
That is awesome. I could use one of those.
Awesome video!
Also called a Shake Axe my friend. My grandfather made his Maul out of a cypress root
Cool.
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!
love it y'all thanks
Hi..... Thank you 🏡🎥👍👍👍
Wow😮😮😮! Thank you❤😊
Wow, that was interesting!
SKILL SHARE!! thanks Art :D
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.
Great video i must check ELMERS BARN a local antique store here in Maine for a froe.
Wonderful* Thank you for taking the time to share :-)
*_Very interesting!_*