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