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