Fitting the wedges that keep the split prongs in place.
Forming the prongs.
Shaping the ends of the prongs
Splaying the prongs on a fork
Using a clamp to get the spread right
The handle and prong clamps showing the angle formed
Shaping the prongs with a drawknife.
Tightening a binding on the fork.
Finished forks
Ready for heating to set the shape
The heating room
Shaping with a drawknife
brushes on display
Removing the clamps. Note the long rake head in the background.
Adjusting the spread by means of the spacer bar.
Bending the handle
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