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