Fitting the wedges that keep the split prongs in place.
Ready for heating to set the shape
Shaping a handle
The handle clamped
Fork in production
Bending the prongs
Adjusting the clamps
Using a clamp to get the spread right
Bending a prong
The handle and prong clamps showing the angle formed
Shaping with the axe
Tightening a binding on the fork.
brushes on display
Sign of a craftsman.
Adjusting the spread by means of the spacer bar.
Working on the shave horse.
Forming the handle angle
After heating
Shaping the prongs with a drawknife.
Applying the binding
Bending the handle to the right angle
Checking the width
An array of finished forks
Shaping with a drawknife
Removing the clamps. Note the long rake head in the background.
Forming the prongs.
The heating room
In the heating room
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