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