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