I don’t know how many CT readers spend much time splitting wood to make kindling for their fireplace or wood stove. But when I think of tools that I love, this one is near the top of the list.<\/p>\n
Most folks will tell you that the way to make little sticks (kindling) out of big sticks (chunks of firewood) is to hold the firewood chunk upright on a chopping block in one hand and take a good swing at it with a hatchet. It’s pretty obvious what’s wrong with this picture: you have a sharp bladed instrument moving at high speed in the direction of your bare hand. After some practice, you’ll get the hang of it; the problem is reaching that level of skill without a few trips to your local suturist or finger-reattachment specialist.<\/p>\n
There’s a better way: the Froe. Traditionally used for splitting shingles, it serves equally well for bloodless, fear-free kindling. The iron blade is driven into the log (another piece of firewood makes a perfect “mallet” for this), and then torque is applied using the wooden handle to complete the split.<\/p>\n
Your fingers will thank you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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