Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: mcginnis6010 on March 19, 2013, 08:22:13 pm
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I can't find one anywhere so I figured I would just try to make one but I don't have a clue what kind of bevel is on it. So any help is appreciated. :)
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The froe I have was made from the end of a car spring with the eye left in and a bevel added to one side. I don't know what angle it is and don't think it matters as long as it will split the wood.
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try this
www.iforgeiron.com/topic/19119-how-to-sharpen-a-froe
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Thanks guys it seems most people say its a double bevel.
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I like the double option of having a single bevel edge, just like with a draw knife. Depending on what I'm using it for I can use it bevel up or bevel down.
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Double bevel here, just because I haven't had the opportunity to work with a single bevel froe.
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Yea I like a double as well.
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For what it's worth, both of my "old" froe's have single bevels. They have the ability to "influence" the run of the split. I like my single bevels.....actually I never seen one with a "knife" edge. Shows how old I am.
rich
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Hmmm... I guess ill have to try both. I guess the next question is what degree do I set the bevel some say 30 and some say 45. What say you?
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I'd guess about froe-ty five degrees. ;)
sorry....couldn't help myself!
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LOL good one Sonny.
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I'd never even hear of a fire before this. What are they used for?
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I'd never even hear of a fire before this. What are they used for?
A froe is a splitting tool, usually used to split shingles or shakes. You beat it through a log much like batoning a knife.
(http://www.woodcraft.com/Images/products/600/147901.jpg)