The handle and prong clamps showing the angle formed
Fitting the wedges that keep the split prongs in place.
Bending a prong
Fork in production
An array of finished forks
Using a clamp to get the spread right
Forming the handle angle
Checking the width
The handle clamped
After heating
brushes on display
Bending the handle to the right angle
Forming the prongs.
Working on the shave horse.
Removing the clamps. Note the long rake head in the background.
Applying the binding
Finished forks
Sign of a craftsman.
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