Fitting the wedges that keep the split prongs in place.
The handle clamped
Shaping with the axe
Splaying the prongs on a fork
Bending the handle
Sign of a craftsman.
Concentration.
Clamping the handle
The heating room
Removing the clamps. Note the long rake head in the background.
An array of finished forks
Choosing a fork
The handle and prong clamps showing the angle formed
Bending a prong
Ready for heating to set the shape
A binding ready to use
Bending the handle?
Finished forks
Using a clamp to get the spread right
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