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