So, even though I nearly abandoned flat work and furniture 10 years ago to join the turning vortex, for nearly 50 years I have wanted to build a comb back Windsor chair. It is now well under way, but I want to acquire a scorp to do the seat. I am aware of the Barr, which many feel to be the ultimate. I have a good collection of Pfeil carving gouges and like the quality. The Pfeil two handled scorp looks interesting, but may be a bit shallow or flat for a Windsor seat.
For those of you that use scorps I would like your thoughts - particularly for chair making. I have watched eBay and have actually bid on a couple of vintage ones, but felt they went for nearly the cost of a Barr. Are there other contemporary scorps you feel appropriate? I don’t mind paying for quality. Should I just get the Barr or are there other equally appropriate choices?