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