Fitting the wedges that keep the split prongs in place.
Shaping the prongs with a drawknife.
Fork in production
Shaping a handle
Clamping the handle
Forming the prongs.
In the heating room
Forming the handle angle
Checking the width
The handle and prong clamps showing the angle formed
Bending the handle to the right angle
The handle clamped
Bending the handle?
Finished forks
Using a clamp to get the spread right
Removing the clamps. Note the long rake head in the background.
Working on the shave horse.
Bending the prongs
Ready for heating to set the shape
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