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