COUNTRY WORKSHOPS FROES. Common froes are made from one piece of steel, with the ferule formed by bending an end into a loop. The problem with this construction is that it is difficult to exactly fit a handle to the unevenly shaped ferule. Our froes are made with a mild steel blade that is welded to a tubular steel ferule. With a round ferule it is easy to turn a perfectly fitted handle from kiln dried hardwood. The welded construction also makes it possible to increase the depth of the ferule (which helps to keep the handle tightly fitted). To increase the effect of leverage, the blade is comparatively narrow and thick. The Chairmaker's froe has an 12 inch blade that is 1-1/2 inches wide and 3/8" thick; the lighter Basketmaker's froe has an 8 inch blade measuring 1 1/4" wide by 1/4" thick.)| CW-01 | Chairmaker's froe, with handle |
$85.00
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| CW-02 | Chairmaker's froe, without handle |
$60.00
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| CW-03 | Basketmaker's froe, with handle |
$80.00
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| CW-04 | Basketmaker's froe, without handle |
$52.50
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How To Order
Tools can be purchased three ways: Order by phone (Office hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastern Time) using your Visa/MasterCard for payment; order by mail, by clicking on Order Form (you can print the Order Form on your computer's printer, but we do not yet offer on-line ordering); direct purchase at our store and showroom.
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E-mail:
Drew Langsner
Phone:
828-656-2280 (M-F, 9-6 Eastern time)