A Forgotten Tool - The FROE

A Forgotten Tool - The FROE - What Is It For?

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7 жыл бұрын

Today we look at a lost tool from yesteryear, the froe. This is a very helpful and precise splitting tool that can't work alone.
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@1994abbygirl 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@robertrhodes9123 7 жыл бұрын

a little trivia . how can you tell if you have a piece of dogwood? ( by the bark ) .LOL 😆😆

@richardwiley5933 3 жыл бұрын

That is so incredibly bad! But great. 👍

@pattymassey5357 7 жыл бұрын

Love it when you teach about tools and history! Thank you !

@susanswanson7757 6 жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying watching all your past videos.

@JAW88 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Happy to do so.

@margaretbedwell58 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@kathycox8275 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@davidjohnston1971 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@GaryHardin 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent learned something new and you're a great instructor.

@rebeccareadus 6 жыл бұрын

I love how knowledgeable you are! We are so lucky to learn from you!

@cajunbelle1784 7 жыл бұрын

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

@LivingBreadHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@dotvrai 5 жыл бұрын

I covet your froe! No welds... Gorgeous. Fantastic video.

@SevenSproutsFarmstead 6 жыл бұрын

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

@superjake01251 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! I seriously need to make one of these. I think I found yet another hobby!!

@BarefootBeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@toothpastehombre 2 жыл бұрын

Super informative and great seeing the froe in work

@brokendanielle 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@susanswanson7757 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Art, I love the fact that everyday I learn something useful from you and Bri.😀

@dragonlady8961 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@cathyroe3799 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@vickiulrich6694 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@onassignment1 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@Jcgageta 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for teaching us something about our old traditional ways and tools.

@rustedoakhomestead 7 жыл бұрын

Very informative video today! Thanks Art!

@amandasuedmeyer1796 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the great informative video!! Always love your channel's content!! 💜God Bless you all!!

@brianmurnane2287 7 жыл бұрын

I Enjoy all of your educational videos... U do a great job. Thanks

@martijnheeroma5492 7 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed it, thanks for showing how to make a nice handle the old way.

@rosesnewbeginning3547 6 жыл бұрын

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 🌹

@amylynn2365 7 жыл бұрын

Love how you just chop that wood like a boss with bare feet!!!! Very informative video!!!

@palmettopurist5549 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool stuff. Thanks Art.

@mrsgbee8246 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting, wood tools I haven't seen before. What useful ones too. Thank you, very enjoyable video.

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool! I love old tools. Thanks Art :0)

@ladygray4 7 жыл бұрын

WOW!! Fascinating!!

@ataarjomand 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. You are a good teacher.

@SilverLady61 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the informational that Arther gives.

@robertkrysiak1207 7 жыл бұрын

Learn something new! Until today, the only froe I was familiar with, was the afros that my neighbors have!!!!

@isabo3556 7 жыл бұрын

This was very valuable. I have put this video in my "worth watching"list. Thanks for the info.

@wardmcdermott923 4 жыл бұрын

Very educational, thank you. Great video

@robertocatrone715 3 жыл бұрын

You sir did an Outstanding & Informative video. Thank you

@brianclemens8821 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you. Now I have a better idea it works now. You made it look really easy.

@bluedragonacupuncture8425 Жыл бұрын

supremely informative. thank you

@kellygreen8255 7 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

@vickeywaldo8796 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Wendyann1100 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I really enjoyed your knowledge and applications of the tool. Great job. 😀

@MyVinylRips 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thanks a lot!

@ecocentrichomestead6783 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@batpherlangkharkrang7976 2 жыл бұрын

Hi..... Thank you 🏡🎥👍👍👍

@dianek1476 7 жыл бұрын

wow! new information for me, Art!! thanks.

@williegandy5557 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks Art

@HeartinessApproach 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@slljarvis 5 жыл бұрын

So interesting and well explained. Thank you.

@leahclaire5470 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@jamesgoudreau1940 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@CarrieNita 7 жыл бұрын

Cool! This was very interesting. Thanks for the new (to me) information.

@georgiagardengirlshomestea1560 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this Art! Thank you

@pamtnman1515 4 жыл бұрын

Really well done video, thank you

@barbarabell3366 7 жыл бұрын

Very informative. i've seen them before but not semonstrated. Thanks

@SaraWhitfordNC 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@everythingsunflowersandmor2631 7 жыл бұрын

I love your history lessons!!

@web1187 5 жыл бұрын

love seeing people past the knowledge on 👍 👍 Good video !

@reneep9968 7 жыл бұрын

Definitely enjoyed this. Thank you. Blessings...

@Ragamonster77 3 жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for, thank you!

@juanitahaleyfrizzell2191 7 жыл бұрын

Love those antique tools. Hard to replicate and have the same lasting quality.

@amyfaith2350 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, more please!

@SansaStarkofWinterfell 7 жыл бұрын

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 🌼

@norweavernh 7 жыл бұрын

Art you are an amazing wealth of info. Thanks.

@intentionalhomesteadingmi 7 жыл бұрын

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!!

@leroymontano9080 4 ай бұрын

Very nice video and knowledge. Thanks

@zachmiller9175 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@benwarren2559 4 жыл бұрын

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

@littlefootprintsbigdreams4099 7 жыл бұрын

love it y'all thanks

@freecwb77 8 ай бұрын

Very good video. Thank you

@jcjones8205 5 ай бұрын

That was really good! I have a froe and need to make a mallet

@robertj.w.mayerarzuaga8044 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great video!!! Cheers from Puerto Rico

@Moonshinedave1 Жыл бұрын

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.

@crabtree8822 7 жыл бұрын

very informative thank you

@ellermanmateo3453 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome information, keep up the vlogs!!!:)

@cleverkimscurios3783 7 жыл бұрын

This was REALLY neat! I wished I could smell the wood when you would hold it up to the camera to see the grain.

@mikealmere70 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Funny. I have never seen another.

@mikealmere70 7 жыл бұрын

ART and BRI Wranglerstar made a whole bunch..

@NovaScotiaLiving 7 жыл бұрын

my grandfather had one of these. he was a boat builder. tfs

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Wow. Bet he had a lot of nice tools.

@mariayelruh 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@brianwade8649 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@aferalkid 3 жыл бұрын

very awesome !!!

@terrickes 7 жыл бұрын

*_Very interesting!_*

@AgsiSD 7 жыл бұрын

Love it, I need to get me one of those.

@beckygrimsley9180 6 жыл бұрын

Very interesting thank you

@nseight 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful* Thank you for taking the time to share :-)

@cherylsmith7405 7 жыл бұрын

very informative ty

@deanoboland 9 ай бұрын

Great job on the video

@stogieltd 7 жыл бұрын

Also called a Shake Axe my friend. My grandfather made his Maul out of a cypress root

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Cool.

@debbiegallett1125 7 жыл бұрын

That is awesome. I could use one of those.

@Will-Parr 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@Jcrea100 7 жыл бұрын

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. :}