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