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