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