06-11-2015, 06:55 PM
Same principle, I think the modern froe is basically a flat bar with a bevelled edge, the Roman ones have a V cross section from what I can see.... never having used the Roman type I cant say what the difference would be, perhaps its capable of cutting/splitting thinner strips?
This one although similar to look at has a tapered blade ... but is quite expensive, maybe look for a old one of the right type?
http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/Pre.../367-2081/
This one although similar to look at has a tapered blade ... but is quite expensive, maybe look for a old one of the right type?
http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/Pre.../367-2081/
Ivor
"And the four bare walls stand on the seashore. a wreck a skeleton a monument of that instability and vicissitude to which all things human are subject. Not a dwelling within sight, and the farm labourer, and curious traveller, are the only persons that ever visit the scene where once so many thousands were congregated." T.Lewin 1867
"And the four bare walls stand on the seashore. a wreck a skeleton a monument of that instability and vicissitude to which all things human are subject. Not a dwelling within sight, and the farm labourer, and curious traveller, are the only persons that ever visit the scene where once so many thousands were congregated." T.Lewin 1867
