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