A froe (or frow), shake axe or paling knife is a tool for cleaving wood by splitting it along the grain. It is an L-shaped tool, used by hammering one edge of its blade into the end of a piece of wood in the …

A froe is the best way to split out green wood for chairmaking, shinglemaking, fencemaking, and pretty much any operation that calls for splitting. The tool is also known as a rending ax, split ax, cleaving …

Now made of case hardened steel, our wood splitting froe is better than ever. The blade is stronger, giving you more use and great results for kindling, shingles, furniture, baskets and more.

Constructed of heavy-duty steel, this is a durable and long-lasting shingle froe that you can count on. The handle is designed with hardwood for a strong and comfortable grip.

A froe is used for the controlled splitting (riving) of green wood. Typical uses are shingle making, splitting saplings for fences, and splitting blanks for furniture making.

What is the Difference Between a Froe and a Hatchet for Wood Splitting? Unlike a kindling axe or hatchet, a froe tool features a long, flat blade designed to be used with a mallet or maul. This setup …

Our Froe blades are welded to a cylindrical ferrule and have a tight-fitting, turned handle secured with a stepped washer and large lag screw. They are built for longevity and durability.

The froe is used for cleaving or riving planks, shingles, and slats or laths from clear, solid logs, for use in the construction of dwellings and furniture. A froe is used first to square up a log by removing four …

What Is a Froe Tool and How Does It Work? A froe tool is a unique splitting wood device. It is a heavy blade and long handle that is specifically meant to split logs along the grain. A splitting froe enables …

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”.