A 24-inch diameter red oak tree was recently saved from a local establishment and will be repurposed to create shakes for a roofing project. This decision to repurpose the tree was likely made due to its size, as larger trees are often more difficult to simply dispose of. Additionally, by repurposing the tree, the individuals… Continue reading “Red Oak Tree Trunk Suitable for Shakes”
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Riving wood with a froe
The froe is an more mature resource generally made use of for riving ‘bolts’ of wood into shakes to be utilized on roofs. In this graphic, I’m riving a little piece of wood into thin strips for use in wooden rings. The froe was bought at an antique store. The tackle (extra afterwards) and mallet… Continue reading Riving wood with a froe