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