I made myself a little froe from an old leaf spring - it's a bit soft but for splitting kindling it works a treat - maybe not as quick as using a chopper but less dangerous
A good morning with the froe
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Nice one
. I used that method a few times-but the axe is still faster for large volumes of kinderling. I use a mini pickaroon (length of hawthorn with a stout 4 inch nail driven right through one end) and hold the board or log with the point at one edge, then take swipes off the other edge. On short bits it doesnt usually run out. Plus you dont have to keep repositioning the wood as the pickaroon is still holding the remaining piece up already. You can use as much axe force as you need, no nerves "in case I miss...." because the holding hand is well away from the cutting edge
Will you be getting any hazel or other coppice? The froe comes into its own for splitting that. I plan to get some hazel in the next week or 2
. I used that method a few times-but the axe is still faster for large volumes of kinderling. I use a mini pickaroon (length of hawthorn with a stout 4 inch nail driven right through one end) and hold the board or log with the point at one edge, then take swipes off the other edge. On short bits it doesnt usually run out. Plus you dont have to keep repositioning the wood as the pickaroon is still holding the remaining piece up already. You can use as much axe force as you need, no nerves "in case I miss...." because the holding hand is well away from the cutting edgeWill you be getting any hazel or other coppice? The froe comes into its own for splitting that. I plan to get some hazel in the next week or 2
Like the idea of the pickaroon and not having to reposition.
I've been using an electricians bolster mounted on my chopping log, with the handle of the bolster in a hole in the top of the stump. I put the wood on top of the bolster and whack it with a log or lump hammer, works well, but still need to reposition the timber each time. Think I saw the idea on here somewhere or maybe on BB forum.
Might go back to using a small axe and a pickaroon for a while and see if it's quicker.
Cheers, Paul
I've been using an electricians bolster mounted on my chopping log, with the handle of the bolster in a hole in the top of the stump. I put the wood on top of the bolster and whack it with a log or lump hammer, works well, but still need to reposition the timber each time. Think I saw the idea on here somewhere or maybe on BB forum.
Might go back to using a small axe and a pickaroon for a while and see if it's quicker.
Cheers, Paul
I like the thought of the pickaroon too - still doesn't address my lack of accuracy, though!
I'm hoping to build a cleaving brake to split some willow for hurdle making
I'm hoping to build a cleaving brake to split some willow for hurdle making
Try an buy a full size pickaroon for timber handling in the UK - I've tried and I can't find one anywhere
Is this the sort of thing your after http://www.clarkforest.com/shop/forest-garden/sappies-and-log-picks/ochsenkopf-tirol-toothed-sappies
Hookaroons
http://www.ilikesheds.com/id-8751-N...24_lbs_Hand_Hookaroon_FREE_24HR_DELIVERY.aspx
They do smaller sizes too.
Stihl do them too
http://www.mincost.co.uk/light-hookeroon.ir
http://www.ilikesheds.com/id-8751-N...24_lbs_Hand_Hookaroon_FREE_24HR_DELIVERY.aspx
They do smaller sizes too.
Stihl do them too
http://www.mincost.co.uk/light-hookeroon.ir
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Nicely done Spandit. I do like a froe for such things.
A pickaroon is something I've been meaning to forge for some time. Useful looking bit of kit.
Andy
A pickaroon is something I've been meaning to forge for some time. Useful looking bit of kit.
Andy
Thanks Jared - they are getting very close. I have never worked with one, but can see them as a real back saver in dragging logs around. I can't see me using the big beasts but something in the 80-90cm range should be more than big enough for dragging the stuff I need to move for firewood.
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