It can be closed to a narrow slit for fine shavings and minimum tearout, or opened for heavier cuts, all without removing the. It is designated it as a 62 12 because of its generous size and weight, low center of gravity, and radically setback mouth. So if you are in the market for a new dovetailtenon saw these veritas saws just might be the way to go. Ebay has only had one veritas 62 in the last month. The lie nielsen and the veritas is going to be a higher quality plane than the stanley. Lie nielsen no 62 low angle jack plane woodworking for. The aim of this series is to inform you on all the similarities and differences between the various models and help you to make a better choice when buying your next tool. Dictum is about more than just tools for more than 170 years, dictum has been offering an extensive range of tools, including garden tools, materials, finishes as well as knives for the kitchen and for outdoor use that meet the highest standards and requirements. Hello my name is jim chrisawn, i am a fourth generation woodworker and have been a woodworker for the past 40 plus years.
Veritas lee valley low angle smooth plane online tool. This also had a factor in my decision to buy the plane. Workshop wednesdays veritas shooting plane furniture. They both look nice planes, and i know its personal choice at the end of the day, i have not used a router plane before, but from what i have read about them, i think im leaning more towards the veritas. The advantage to the lv and lie nielsen is just how perfect out the box the plane will be. Both the veritas and the lienielsen bevelup planes have only three. I have heard of quality issues recently and the necessity to do cleanup work before using them. Our lowangle jack plane is ideal for shooting miters, working end grain, and initial smoothing. We are making tools at a reduced capacity, and some tools may go out of stock. I have owned a low angle jack from both lie nielsen and veritas and they where both great to work with.
Lie nielsen s low angle jack plane is based on the stanley 62. Its an outstanding little tool and was well worth the long wait for it to come into full production. I sold my veritas apron plane because i found it too bulky for one hand use but i use my lie nielsen 102 all the time. Premium vs semipremium hand planes not an in depth. If you have attended any of the lie nielsen hand tool events in the last year and you have a sharp eye, then you probably noticed an oddlooking lowangle jack plane on one of the benches its much like the no. However i never found that they cut end grain much better than my sharp stanley planes. I do not have a lie nielsen 4 12 but i do have several lie nielsen hand planes and overall their fit and finish is excellent and moderately better than the woodriver 4 12. The veritas lowangle jack plane is ideal for shooting mitres, working end grain, and initial smoothing. I have concerns over the ln 62 as ebay is flooded with them. I even have a second blade for it sharpened at a steeper angle which sees more use than the low angle. Some who ask this question truly are looking for their first plane, while others are looking to find the best bang for the buck. Unlike the old eclipse guides, the lie nielsen guide is solidly made from stainless steel and bronze. In december i bought my first low angle plane, a lienielsen ln62. Hey everyone, this is kind of luthier specific because we tend to use very hard figured woods more than cabinet makers and general joiners, so im asking.
I will be getting a lie nielsen, or maybe a veritas. This tool isnt terrible, but its nearly the same price as the lie nielsen. Shorter than the 60 12 by an inch, it fits comfortably in the hand and apron pocket. Lie nielsen vs veritas low angle jack plane back to hand tools forum. Print low angle jack plane our low angle jack plane is based on the stanley 62. The concept is not new, nor is it unique to veritas. Planes to buy and planes you best avoid paul sellers blog. Purchasing a jack plane canadian woodworking and home. Click here to find out more information and purchase your own veritas saw. Our offices and shipping department continue to operate with limited staff during regular business hours. I have been searching, and found lots of direct comparisons between lie nielsen and wood river planes, but no direct comparisons between veritas and wood river. Im very partial to lie nielsen, for the traditional stanley bedrock style, tried and proven.
The substantial brass fittings and the wellfinished exterior of the plane body soften its look. I purchased the 62 low angle jack, the no4, a set of four socket chisels and a low angle block plane. It is often referred to as a butchers block plane, giving you an idea of one use it was designed for. Our tacoma location is for will calls and shipping only. The down sides is the frog, not sqaure you need to take the time to line up the blade, the blade needs some honning before you use it, and after i sharpened it, i used it on a piece of oak, and within a few minuts it chiped. Sole is 15 long, 234 wide and accurately machined flat and square to sides. My point is that i totally agree with your position regarding weight of the old stanleys vs the heavy new offerings based on the bedrock design. The veritas comes with a 25 degree blade and i also have a 38 degree blade for use with figured wood. Im saying this as someone who owns both lv and ln planes. I use the small veritas lowangle, bevelup smoothing plane quite a bit when.
The winners all proved exceptional not only in the performance arena but also in the areas of comfort, fit and finish, and ease of adjustments. Vintage stanley 62s in usable condition are rare and more expensive than a ln or veritas. So when you look at the cost of the woodriver plane and some of it competition. It is rather dull looking though, with its dark bubinga handles, black lever cap, and black metal finish on the inside of the body. This unique design provides complete blade support, reducing chatter and allows quick mouth adjustment. The plane im using for demonstration is the lie nielsen lowangle jack plane. I particularly liked how they felt with a low center of gravity. You still have to sharpen them before and during use.
I have never owned a new stanley, though i have handled them at shows and stores. The veritas are great planes, but imho they are kind of too futuristic for me, a few more moving parts on the veritas planes, and imo the fit and finish of the lns are incomparable, when i reach for the no. The perfectly lapped blades from veritas eliminate flattening the backs of new. For almost two years now, ive been using a lie nielsen honing guide to sharpen all my plane and chisel blades. You can buy blades that are preground to certain angles. Lienielsens introduction of their shooting plane, based on the stanley, a couple of years ago for a. I have purchased one lie nielsen 4 12 plane but find myself reaching for my 1918 stanley 4 12 because of the fit of the handle and the lighter weight. My favorite allaround woodworking tool is my lie nielsen lowangle block plane. Lienielsen vs veritas lowangle jack finewoodworking. The plane is 15 long, 234 wide and weighs in at just under 6 lbs. We have designated it as a 62 12 because of its generous size and weight, low center of gravity, and radically setback mouth. Recently, however, i was in the market for a large shoulder plane and decided i liked the design and features of the veritas version over the lie nielsen.
He then told me there was another skywalker and disappeared before my eyes. Thoughts on lie nielsen vs lee valley lowangle jack plane. My issue is that i dont like to see anyone get taken advantage of. This first post should be treated as an initial feel for the tool only. Anyways, when it comes to the laj, i say 100%get the veritas plane. I have several planes and other tools from lie nielsen and i have nothing but praise for all of these tools, both in function and in form. Lie nielsen took that idea and improved upon it to make a better plane. The prices for used lie nielsen stuff goes so close to new cost its ridiculous. Woodcraft used to carry lie nielsen tools but they backed out when these obvious knock offs were brought in. Next would be my lienielsen no 71 router plane and then the stanley. Notes on the lienielsen honing guide lost art press. The lie nielsen low angle jack plane is based on the stanley no. In our opinion, firstclass tools are defined by haptics, ergonomics, material and manufacturing quality. The aim of this series is to inform you on all the similarities and differences between the.