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I need advise on sharpening a scorp or inshave - Arlin Eastman - 11-14-2015
Also what is the difference between them.
Thank you
Arlin
Re: I need advise on sharpening a scorp or inshave - Steve Friedman - 11-14-2015
Arlin Eastman said:
Also what is the difference between them.
Arlin,
I think the terms are used interchangeably, but think that a scorp looks like a full circle with a single handle, while an inshave looks like a horseshoe with two handles. Either way, here are a couple of videos by Barr Quarton and Curtis Buchanan on how to sharpen them.
Steve
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Re: I need advise on sharpening a scorp or inshave - Arlin Eastman - 11-14-2015
Thank you Steve
Arlin
Re: I need advise on sharpening a scorp or inshave - AHill - 11-14-2015
Arlin,
The terms scorp and inshave tend to be used interchangeably. Scorps tend to have a semi-circular blade, whereas inshaves are more u-shaped. Each chairmaker has his own preference. Antique inshaves tend to be more u-shaped. The circular shape is more recent. Most chairmaking inshaves have two handles. A single handled scorp would make for arduous work to shape a chair seat.
Here's a link to Peter Galbert's chair making notes blog where he talks about the differences and his preferred shape.
http://chairnotes.blogspot.com/2007/05/inshaves.html
Here's a link to a YouTube video where Chris Buchanan - a pretty good chairmaker - sharpens his scorp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZoTTN-LZyQ
Re: I need advise on sharpening a scorp or inshave - Arlin Eastman - 11-15-2015
Thank you Allan
Arlin