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