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Thread: Tool For Making Shakes
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20th August 2010, 03:32 PM #1Novice
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Tool For Making Shakes
HI,
I'm studying to be a building designer and I have a strong interest in using timber in my designs. I am looking for the tool used to make shakes(rustic shingle)
I've heard tht the tool may be called a shake knife
here's what it looks like:
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20th August 2010, 03:51 PM #2
Check out a thing called a "FROE"
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20th August 2010, 04:16 PM #3
This makes shakes too.
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20th August 2010, 04:20 PM #4
I got this when I searched
cheers
Michael
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20th August 2010, 05:06 PM #5
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20th August 2010, 05:11 PM #6Banned
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20th August 2010, 06:39 PM #7Jim
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I believe some people make froes by using a length of leaf-spring using the eye to hold the vertical handle and sharpening of course.
Cheers,
Jim
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20th August 2010, 07:12 PM #8Hewer of wood
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Mallet is also known as a maul in this application.
With a cranky bit of hardwood you can imagine why.
Tool exchange (google it) has had froes FS if memory serves. Or Hans Brunner.
My impression is that early Aus settlers preferred bark for roofing - refer cranky hardwood.Cheers, Ern
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20th August 2010, 07:19 PM #9
I made one yesterday from a leaf spring. Not made the handle yet, but that will only take a few minuets. About two months ago I made a shave horse for making oars. Then I needed to make some chairs. I needed the froe to split timber for chairs. I really need an anvil now..it just goes on and on..Where are you, i could show you how to make a froe f you are close.
Peter.I am learning, slowley.
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20th August 2010, 07:28 PM #10
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20th August 2010, 08:10 PM #11
You might wanna check the dates, Adelaide show has been done and dusted, next show is Canberra Everything Exhibitions & Events!
Cheers
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20th August 2010, 09:24 PM #12Senior Member
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hi Alison, when you get your froe, one thing to remember is that the blade is not to be sharpened to an edge. The one in the drawing you posted has a bevel ground on it, which is correct, but it doesn't really come to a really sharp edge as it seems to be drawn. If they are too sharp they can cut the grain fibres rather than wedging them apart. You don't want to cut the fibres but rather split between them keeping the long threads of grain unbroken and stronger. Not many Aussie timbers split well like this because they tend to have wild interlocking grain rather than nice long splittable stuff. Choose your timbers with care.
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21st August 2010, 12:07 AM #13SENIOR MEMBER
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Yep, Stan was using one of these at the Perth Woodworking show a fortnight ago.
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21st August 2010, 01:12 AM #14Senior Member
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Yes, froe.
Been there, done that.
Not a fun project.
Many theories for making shake shingles. In many parts of the country, here in the U.S. green oak was preferred. As can be expected, when laid up green it would go through changes as it cured. That was part of the process and preferred.
Making shakes with a froe is hard work, especially if you are using dried wood.
My next roof? I'll call the professional roofer and say, "Do it."
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21st August 2010, 07:14 AM #15Member
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I only see once in use the froe, during an historical revival of arts and craft. I was told it was a common practice of years ago, in some parts of northern Italy, to cover seasonally built shield for the animals. only occasionally for the house's roof.
But in the same place the roofs were (and are still today) built using slate slabs.
Not a minor work, so...
http://www.invalmalenco.it/foto/tornadri_tetti.jpg
but no one knew the italian name for "froe"
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