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