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