
When it comes to making a chair seat the use of an inshave comes into it's own. The long tapered edge and curve, which varies greatly in radius and shape for different types, is ideal for cutting out the hollow.
Used in conjunction with an Adze or Scorp you can make light work of a number of tasks involving recesses and hollows.
In addition, uneven surfaces and planking can be levelled by using the Inshave to take out raised levels.
There are many different makers of Inshaves but I preferred to look for an antique one or one in need of restoration. As it turned out, I eventually got one from my Brother in law for the princely sum of £5. Not an antique but brand new instead. Not bad when you consider new ones retail from £40 upwards!