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