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