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