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