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