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