From: Snag_one@msn.com   
      
   On 1/11/2026 12:21 PM, Leon Fisk wrote:   
   > On Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:02:00 -0500   
   > "Jim Wilkins"  wrote:   
   >   
   >    
   >> I'd try to find them a froe to split shingles but haven't seen one   
   >> for sale and my attempt to forge one from a leaf spring didn't come out well   
   >> enough.   
   >   
   > I repaired, welded an original (antique) froe up for a neighbor that had   
   > abused one a bit. Cracked the loop for the handle and cracked spots in   
   > the blade...   
   >   
   > To make a modern version I figured a flat mower blade would   
   > be a good start and just weld a split piece of pipe on the end for a   
   > handle loop. Split the pipe, crush one ended a bit to form a slight   
   > taper. Angle grinder to shape the cutting portion of blade...   
   >   
   > You can still buy new and used ones on ebay...   
   >   
      
      I have a blade made from half of an old Chevy leaf spring that   
   already had an eye in one end . Mid 70's Camaro IIRC . I've got hickory   
   stock to make a handle but haven't felt any urge to complete it . I left   
   my spring in the wood stove for like 3-4 days to anneal and did part of   
   the shaping on the mill and part with the angle grinder . It's still   
   pretty hard ...   
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