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