Lee Valley froe

Re: Lee Valley froe

9/4/04, 11:33 PM #26

Jack Guzman from Maine
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Re: final on the handle

Jack Guzman from Maine

>I have a small pile of short log lengths of various species I've waiting to open up.Now that I have the tool I'll start busting it up and see what comes of it.My only experience in this area is in splitting firewood,which I've done plenty of. I'm sure it's not the same.Yea,so much to do,so little time.---Jack

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I am a carpenter by trade.Also a handyman/Jack -of-all-trades.I work around my neighborhood mostly helping people keep up their old houses.I have a fairly large woodworking shop in my house where I work with both hand and power tools. At the moment I'm focusing on Windsor chairs building.I will build most anything if needed. I'm always learning,adapting,changing trying to broaden my woodworking skills.I work mostly with hand tools in my shop but will use power if it is a better way to get the desired result. My wife,Donna,and I live in the woods of Maine with our dogs,cats,and birds. We have 5 grown kids and six grandchildren. Woodcentral has been central to my growth as a woodworker. I pass through this place every day.

Re: Lee Valley froe

9/6/04, 8:09 AM #27

paul womack
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Re: 3 stage operation

paul womack

>A froe blade act a chisel at the very start (1/10") of the cut, as a wedge for more or less its own depth (say 2") then as a lever for the rest of the way. Since the levering action is defined by the ratio of the length of the blade to the length of the handle, the depth of the blade is quite important.

When you're levering open a long split with a froe, you'll see that the "edge" of the froe never gets to perform any cutting - the edge will never touch the splitting point.

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Re: Lee Valley froe

9/7/04, 2:13 PM #28

Rob Lee
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Re: Lee Valley froe

Rob Lee

>Hi Jack -

Long weekend, so I'm behind on replies - but lots of good advice in the thread, and you seem to have found the solution...

Just wanted you to know I was going to answer it...

Cheers -

Rob

Re: Lee Valley froe

9/7/04, 9:02 PM #29

Jack Guzman from Maine
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Re: Lee Valley froe

Jack Guzman from Maine

>I figured you were busy somewhere or you would have replied. Your customer service was good to me.Helped as well as they could. I figured someone here may have a solution. ---Jack

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I am a carpenter by trade.Also a handyman/Jack -of-all-trades.I work around my neighborhood mostly helping people keep up their old houses.I have a fairly large woodworking shop in my house where I work with both hand and power tools. At the moment I'm focusing on Windsor chairs building.I will build most anything if needed. I'm always learning,adapting,changing trying to broaden my woodworking skills.I work mostly with hand tools in my shop but will use power if it is a better way to get the desired result. My wife,Donna,and I live in the woods of Maine with our dogs,cats,and birds. We have 5 grown kids and six grandchildren. Woodcentral has been central to my growth as a woodworker. I pass through this place every day.

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