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