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264016 Thomas Conroy 2017‑11‑21 Re: Beetle?
Wasn't me. I've never had a beetle (think circus tent-peg mallet), and the only
froe I've ever had broke its handle at a BAGathon at Larry McEvoy's, befor I
ever got it working. But I believe "The Beetle and Wedge" is indeed an English
traditional pub name, and I have a mental image of having seen a post-WWII style
pub sign with the beetle shown as an insect.


      From: Paul Gardner 
 To: Thomas Conroy  
Cc: Kirk Eppler ; Bill Kasper ; Joe Parker
; Michael Suwczinsky ; Joe Jerkins
; Greg Isola ; Scott Murman
; Brian Ward ; Old TOOLS 
 Sent: Monday, November 20, 2017 7:02 PM
 Subject: Beetle?
   
Greetings Tom,
A few years back you gave a demonstration at Kirk's house where you brandished a
whalloping instrument which you used in conjunction with a froe.  You called it
a beetle, which I've only seen it referred to on few occasions with my internet
searches.  I'd love to learn more about the terminology.  I'm looking to make a
pub sign for my back yard (as those of you have seen the inside of my house will
attest there is no space for more art on the inside) and for some reason can't
help thinking that if I chanced upon an establishment called "The Beetle and
Froe" I couldn't resist popping in for a quick one.
Any insights you can spare?
Best,
Paul

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