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