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