Shingle Froe

This is the tool used by colonial settlers to split shingles, shakes, and lumber for homes in early America. Today the shingle froe is still a primary tool in many traditional woodworking projects which require riving, like Windsor chair spindles and spoons. Simply pound the blade of the froe into the end of a short log with a mallet or maul. Then pull back on the handle to split off a slice of the wood with the grain. Handle is 18″ long. Blade is 15″ long and 2″ deep. Roughly finished. Made in the USA.

Features

• Splitting Froe
• Used for shakes, shingles, and turning blanks
• 15 inch long blade
• 18 inch handle
• Made in USA