An Introduction to Green Woodwork - Part 1: Splitting the Log

[@augustoramirezdiaz4068]

Amazing amount of information un just 7 minutes. Thanks!!!!

[@brettbeatnick]

such an underrated and undersubscribed channel. Makes sure you like and share lads and ladies be great to get a little momentum and help ben and co out.

[@treforparry4054]

Great way of explaining the essential steps. Thanks for sharing.

[@rubygray7749]

I just love your channel! Keep the information and tutorials coming please.

[@paulphillips5563]

Great video I like how you keep it basic and still full of information Looking forward to watching your other videos

[@maxdecphoenix]

Ben, hoping you still see the comments on this video. I purchased a froe from a chinese company and while the metal and handle seem fine, while i was initaially quite satisfied with the look and quality of the tool, i have been disappointed that the bevel is too obtuse to actually bite into any wood. It just bounces off the top of the wood. I have thought just have the bevel reground because other wise the tool is useless. On splitting logs, i have to start splits with an axe (which gives me no problems), open it wide enough for the froe and then beat the froe in to use it. But that that point, i usually could have just used the axe to finish the job and have less tools to put away. What would be an acceptable bevel for this tool? My fiskars hatchet sinks easily into any endgrain (green or seasoned), so i'm thinking something like that, but i don't know if that will weaken the edge when prying. What angle is your froe here?

[@gondebas]

Hi, I am looking for instructions on how to make a sort of a primitive large vise that holds the longer log for splitting it with a froe. Any hints please?

[@robmochdre]

Great vid ! Thanks ben , This may be the impetus I need to get on an indulgence my passion for wood work

[@iamamalteser]

Just discovered your channel! Love it! Cant wait to try this out. Well done.

[@jeffnotti9932]

Awesome work man wow.. great lesson in wood working.. J

[@caskruse7377]

Can you tell me how old the piece of wood was? from the moment it fell :)

[@francisbarnett]

Always enjoy your vids

[@thedude950]

Really like to know why the 6 thumbs down are here. Think he's very clear and explains the subject well.

[@HeroOfTime303]

Where would you suggest purchasing a froe from? eBay? I want to find an antique one. The newer froes look very bad compared to yours in the video.

[@BenOrford]

Well the one in the video is a Gransfors Bruks one and I would highly recommend them. Very strong and the handle doesn’t come off as fitted like a pick axe handle. We have these available on our store. Many thanks cheers Ben

[@degenwow]

this Video is my Favourite ,.-

[@pauloalbertovamosfalardequ6976]

Hello my friend! greetings! one more subscriber to your channel. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I wish you much peace and harmony! thank you.

[@Timberbeartrail]

I wish you would show us your Land Rover in what year and model is your Land Rover and how many miles are on it about

[@BenOrford]

Haha that’s the funniest comment I have had on a woodwork video. Brilliant well maybe we will do a video on it. Had it for over 15 years and it’s part of the family. It’s the good old 300tdi 110 version 👍 many thanks cheers Ben

[@Timberbeartrail]

@@BenOrford 15 years you’ve had that that’s pretty darn cool. Well thank you that he liked my that you liked Maya reply I appreciate that lol have a good rest of your day. I’m not sure what time it is there but I hope whatever time is it is it is a good one. There might be a couple talk to text Erez. Sorry.

[@WindsongSoundBath]

Good stuff thank you. How do you spell the name of that tool? Something like Fro, or dullaxe?

[@BenOrford]

Glad you enjoyed it. Sure it’s spelt Froe and Dullaxe Hope that’s helpful cheers Ben

[@WindsongSoundBath]

​@@BenOrfordthanks!

[@BarryWatson57]

Ben, a great series on green woodwork. I especially love your pole lathe as I have not seen anything like that before. I would love to make one that I can transport. It would have to be something that would not look out of place in the time of King Richard I, The Lionheart... late 12th century... Here in central Texas the temperatures always get to over 38 degrees Celcius. Wood tends to dry out and become brittle. I'm trying to think on what varieties of wood would be of use in constructing a pole lathe. I guess I'll just try and see what works. Thanks for the very informative videos!

[@randomfox9970]

Ben orford great videos very informative loves em great tools you makes too 🐗🐻🐺🐾👌

[@jaalgr]

Do you still make the nomad ? Cheers James

[@huseyinkoknar470]

What is the name of the tool you use for splitting ? 🤔

[@HeroOfTime303]

Froe

[@rickschuman2926]

Splitting a log of that size with a maul and froe will beat your to a pulp in about 10 years. Traditionally, shingles and siding were made with a maul and froe after the log had been split with an axe and/or wedges sledge hammers. Material for the lathe is best made with an axe and mallet. I speak from 50 years personal experience working with wood.

[@BenOrford]

Well I have been working wood for 20 years and if you can’t split the wood for turning with a grow like that, you don’t want to be turning it as it’s too knarly or knotty. Trust me straight grained wood split with the froe is a joy plus leaves a much nicer straight edge that make the next spit more accurate and efficient on the timber. Makes perfect size billets for the lathe and doesn’t put too much strain on the body 👍

[@gramursowanfaborden5820]

a bit dry, but very informative video.

[@gramursowanfaborden5820]

@sly dankass contrary to popular belief, there's some things linseed oil _can't_ do!

[@bobgatewood5277]

That has to be the softest wood ever

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Cheese Ben Thanx You.,,. p

[@stephenwilson6425]

For gawd sake man . . . your steering wheel on the wrong side!