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