Green woodworking may bring to mind reclaimed lumber, eco-
friendly tools, or non-petroleum based finished. That’s not
quite the right idea, though. Green wood working is an art,
specifically one that uses wood that isn’t dry or seasoned. It’s
a common technique for building chairs, such as ladder-back or
Windsor chairs and stools. Carving and basketmaking also utilize
this technique. All products are made without the use of power.
Here are some of the basics of this wood art. Hand Tools for
Green Woodworking Instead of using high powered wood cutting
tools, the sections of logs used in green woodworking are
usually split with an ax. Some of the tools used include a froe,
drawknives, and spokeshaves. Adzes, travishers, and inshaves are
used to contour the wood. A pole lathe, powered by a foot pedal
is used to turn spindles. A Froe or Frow Is a tool that splits
wood along the grain. This l-shaped tool is used with a hammer.
An edge of the blade is hammered into the end of a piece of
green wood. Since it is put