How to make a Japanese riving brake with an axe!

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3 жыл бұрын

You don't need an axe for this project but it makes it faster. And Funner!
Japanese riving brakes have at least one advantage over western ones. Going to have some fun using this new tool in the future.
Riving brakes are used to hold wood we want to split or rive and to help control the split along with a froe. For ages I didn't think the Japanese had a tool that resembled a froe but then I found one and then I found a picture of a Japanese Riving Brake.
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@user-ed9re5yd7c 4 ай бұрын

I watched some videos and thank you for using Japanese tools when your country also has excellent tools. From Japan

@ianallenw 5 ай бұрын

Much respect, hope you can continue to make videos and share your hard earned knowledge. Thanks!

@ianallenw 5 ай бұрын

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

@frankda4 2 жыл бұрын

Really awesome video lots of good detail

@ChestnutnagsToolsFromJapan 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks Frank.

@kirielpapillon9169 3 жыл бұрын

That is really interesting to know! Thanks for that

@hardrockuniversity7283 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Never seen controlled splitting before.

@ChestnutnagsToolsFromJapan 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@hardrockuniversity7283 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChestnutnagsToolsFromJapan I have focused more on metal fabrication for practical reasons. Wood is more beautiful by far.

@ChestnutnagsToolsFromJapan 3 жыл бұрын

@@hardrockuniversity7283 Yes well as I just said on your chanel I know what welding is but that'[s about it.

@hardrockuniversity7283 3 жыл бұрын

@@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?