Forks

"Generally the correct sort of fork to select is one with a perfectly straight drive from the head to the toe, and with the forked stick coming off at an angle. A fork which is to be driven into the ground must have the head bevelled and the toe pointed."

"There is a perfectly straight drive from the bevelled head right through to the toe. This fork will drive into the ground and stand securely."

"Most beginners think that the wrong way will work out all right... everyone does... the first time; then you learn that it pays to spend five minutes find the right shaped stake or fork, rather than trying to make do with a poorly selected stick" (pps. 77-78).

We wanted to "kill two birds with one stone" by picking just one stick. We then cut it in half and trimmed it up.

Here is the finished product ~ very easy ~ using a Council Tool Velvicut Premium Axe.