The Ray Iles XL Froe is the largest froe from British tool maker Ray Iles. As the most sizeable froe offering from Ray Iles, it boasts a 300mm blade that's designed for great starting and control. This tool stands out not just in size, but in the attention to every detail - from the blade's construction to its handle. Ray Iles has been making froes for many years and this latest addition completes a range of four sizes.
The Ray Iles XL Froe is a beautifully detailed tool, which usefully compares with the Gränsfors Bruk Froe.
Product Details:
- Blade Length: 300mm (11 1/2")
- Blade Thickness: 10mm
- Blade Depth: 60mm with gently convex bevels
- Handle Material: Beech, lightly oiled with boiled linseed
- Handle Length: 440mm (17 1/4")
- Handle Taper: Finishes at 30mm
About Ray Iles:
Specialising in 'no-nonsense' tools, British toolmaker Ray Iles is an stalwart amongst the green woodworking community, producing well-made and affordable tools that with proper care will last a lifetime. Ray Iles is the eldest son of Ashley Iles (of edge tools fame). Both Ashley Iles and Ray were trained in the individual trades of toolmaking (forging, grinding, handle making, etc.) by the
little mesters of Sheffield in the 1950’s. Secrets that had been jealously guarded for generations were freely passed on to prevent them from being lost forever.
The Ashley Iles family and business moved to Lincolnshire where they have perpetuated toolmaking in the old tradition ever since. Ray set up his own business about 30 years ago and now produces a range of exceptional green woodworking tools. His tools perfectly compliment the carving and turning tools produced by his brother Tony at Ashley Iles (Edge Tools)
We carry a wide selection of commonly used greenwood tools produced by Ray Iles at Woodsmith; please note most tools come with a factory grind and will need a final hone before use.
