OP Brian -

Most modern folks (that are bent at all) are given a gradual bend over the bottom half (or so) of the fork. In non-modern times it was common to put most of the bend near the drop-out end aka near the tips. I have heard this called a "continental fork" basically meaning that is how the Brit's and the French used to do it. Look in the C&V for many examples of the old style and in any on-line bike store webpage for the modern style. If you were to want to decide if one is better than the other, that is a separate question to ask.

For today, I'll recommend searching this forum for "fork bending" or "fork bender" and you should find several threads with detailed photo's of easy to make bending jigs/tools that will get the job done very well and consistantly. The ones made of simple hardwood really work well. You should be able to clone those in a decent Saturday afternoon for few dollars and be bent and brazing by supper time. Reminder though (just in case it needs to be said) that the amount you bend the fork is interactive with the other design aspects of the frame, so it can't generally be taken as an independent decision.

Hope that helps
/K
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