Will, I was implying to make the peg green for easier shaving. It can be dry when you go to put it in. They seem to dry fairly quickly after you're done.
Thane, how about a pic, or better yet a video?
Will, I am in need of a good froe for this purpose. Gransfors sells one, but the website doesn't give any info on it's construction. I've seen a couple of other on ebay- new made from flat stock with ground edge, antique I've seen are too rough a condition and not useable or are too short.