Christine, I believe you have the right name for the tool, I have, somewhere, a booklet from the Shelburne Museum that I use as a reference for period tools. hope this helps

James

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From: Christine Dwyer [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 10:33 AM
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Subject: tool name


Listers,

We have a hand tool that looks like a frow, but was used to make wood
shingles.  Would it still be called a frow, or is there a more specific name
for such a tool?  Thanks!

Christine

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