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