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Columbus McKinnon

CM Handled Shingle Froes

CM Handled Shingle Froes

SKU: Part #49991

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Product Description

Product Description:
CM® Handled Shingle Froes are traditional woodworking and forestry tools designed for splitting wood into shingles, shakes, kindling, and other thin wood sections. Featuring a durable 5160 alloy steel cutting edge and an integrated handle, these tools provide precise control and efficient wood splitting performance for forestry, carpentry, woodworking, and restoration applications.
Engineered for rugged outdoor use, handled shingle froes are ideal for producing cedar shingles, wood shakes, rustic building materials, and specialty wood products where controlled grain splitting is required.

Material:
5160 alloy steel cutting edge
Heavy-duty steel body construction
Durable wood or composite handle (depending on model)
Corrosion-resistant finish

Specifications:
Handled shingle froe design
Designed for splitting wood along the grain
5160 alloy steel cutting edge for strength and wear resistance
Integrated handle for improved leverage and control
Suitable for producing shingles, shakes, kindling, and specialty wood products
Heavy-duty construction for forestry and woodworking applications
Designed for repeated outdoor use in demanding environments
Available in multiple blade widths and configurations depending on model
Ideal for controlled splitting rather than cutting operations

Uses:
Shingle and shake production
Wood splitting applications
Forestry operations
Traditional woodworking projects
Timber and log processing
Kindling preparation
Historical restoration work
General woodcraft applications

Key Features:
5160 alloy steel cutting edge – Provides excellent toughness, strength, and wear resistance
Handled design – Offers improved control and leverage during splitting operations
Traditional froe construction – Ideal for controlled splitting along wood grain
Heavy-duty steel body – Built for rugged forestry and woodworking environments
Durable construction – Designed for long service life and repeated use
Versatile application – Suitable for shingles, shakes, kindling, and specialty wood products
Outdoor-ready design – Performs reliably in demanding field conditions
Professional-grade reliability – Trusted for forestry, woodworking, and restoration applications

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