Fitting the wedges that keep the split prongs in place.
Removing the clamps. Note the long rake head in the background.
brushes on display
Bending the handle
Bending the handle?
Shaping a handle
Checking the width
The handle clamped
Fork in production
Shaping the prongs with a drawknife.
Sign of a craftsman.
The clamp to spread the prongs to the right size
Applying the binding
Choosing a fork
After heating
The handle and prong clamps showing the angle formed
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