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