a natural fork can be strong correct by natural fork a meen a for that has been formed by the branches from the tree not one cut from a board or plank..
i assure you im not picking a fight just setting the record straight i use the bill hayes design with consent that is also changed slightly with shape and size sold quite alot of them because they are good and the finish product is finished to high standards as you can see
good on ya for having a try at making them
atb rob