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