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