This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the
PEM curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in
Tool care.
Froes are a fairly precise way to split a hunk of wood right where you want. If they're dull they are hard to get started in the wood. Let's try our hand at sharpening one of them!
Here's a gentleman restoring one:
Minimum requirements:
- Sharpen a froe
- Make it visibly sharp
Provide proof of the following as pictures or video (<2 min):
- Closeup of dull froe edge
- Action shot of sharpening
- Closeup of a sharp froe edge
Sharpen a froe - PEM BB tool.straw.froe
