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