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village blacksmith machetes?

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Eric Krewson:
Those would be neat to restore and keep as a family heirloom.

I restored my dads froe and drawknife after he died.

BrianS:
Dylan,
Machetes are way cool. I would put them back to work.
Eric,
Nice job on the restorations. The fro is real nice. Kinda hard to find them around here.

dylanholderman:

--- Quote from: Eric Krewson on June 03, 2019, 05:20:35 am ---Those would be neat to restore and keep as a family heirloom.

I restored my dads froe and drawknife after he died.




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Nice work!
What all did you do to restore the blades?

dylanholderman:

--- Quote from: Pat B on June 02, 2019, 01:59:05 pm ---Christmas tree farmers use a similar blades to shape the Christmas trees once the candles(new growth) has matures by a long sweeping cut from top to bottom.

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It probably was used that way but I think it’s a bit on the heavy end for that use, they had one blade on the farm that was made specifically for tree trimming and it was longer and lighter in weight.

Hawkdancer:
Likely a brush cutter, and a broken axe handle, cut down and fitted.  Most definitely restore the blades and try to keep the patina on the handles if they are serviceable, adds to the authenticity!  Family heirlooms are important items!
Eric,
Is it better for a froe to be straight or a have a slight curve?  I rough cut one from a truck spring and still need to bevel it and Put a handle on.  I expect to keep a bucket of water by the grinder to keep it cool!
Hawkdancer

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