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

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Ben Orford invites you into the world of Green woodwork. Using traditional methods, Ben shows you how to split, axe, and prepare a piece of wood, as well as how to use a shaving horse and a lathe to create a finished wooden product, in this 4 part series.
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@brettbeatnick 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@augustoramirezdiaz4068 4 жыл бұрын

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

@maxdecphoenix 4 жыл бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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?

@HeroOfTime303 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@caskruse7377 6 ай бұрын

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

@robmochdre 7 жыл бұрын

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

@rickschuman2926 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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 👍

@Timberbeartrail Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@paulphillips5563 6 жыл бұрын

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

@treforparry4054 7 жыл бұрын

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

@rubygray7749 6 жыл бұрын

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

@WindsongSoundBath 10 ай бұрын

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

@BenOrford 10 ай бұрын

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

@WindsongSoundBath 10 ай бұрын

@@BenOrfordthanks!

@pauloalbertovamosfalardequ6976 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@thedude950 7 жыл бұрын

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

@iamamalteser 3 жыл бұрын

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

@degenwow 3 жыл бұрын

this Video is my Favourite ,.-

@BarryWatson57 6 жыл бұрын

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!