Thread: Calling all Lie-Nielsen smoothing plane users

Functionally no better than a well set up Stanley. The LN's won't pay for themselves but they are very nice and they don't want flattening before you use the first time. If you don't have one you should get one.

Only have their adjustable block plane and large scraper plane but they are both great tools. I think they are worth the money just so you can see what a really well setup tool is like, out of the box they just need a quick sharpening and they are ready to go. Haven’t used the scraper a ton as I bought it second hand at a price I couldn’t pass up but the block plane is probably my most used plane overall, absolutely love it.

Adam given that you are a man of importance and great stature I imagine that you holding a Number 4 would look like FenceFurniture holding a number 2 (plane of course)
May I suggest a Bronze 4 1/2?

Originally Posted by Pac man

...would look like FenceFurniture holding a number 2 ,,,

I second the look of horror.

You may have a point about the size though.

I have heard other good reports about the block plane. I have their shooting plane and love it lots.

Originally Posted by ozhunter

I have heard other good reports about the block plane.

My LN Block plane is excellent. I have one. I also have a couple of Stanley block planes that I have fettled up and they are nearly as good for a lot less money.

The LN was a gift, and a much loved one. Not sure if I would have spent my money on it, but as a gift it is great.

Originally Posted by Pac man

Adam given that you are a man of importance and great stature I imagine that you holding a Number 4 would look like FenceFurniture holding a number 2 (plane of course)
May I suggest a Bronze 4 1/2?

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Yes yes yes, I'm here, I see you.

Were your ears tingling?

It's more of a constant shriek

It's the family's pooled money that's buying the tool, so "is it that much better?" should stand well behind "what would I really like?"

A LN Bronze #3 or #4 is not that much better than a well fettled Stanley or Record, but as a 50th present that is not the point.
The family want to get you something that
1. is memorable
2. is recognisable to them when among your other tools
3. you would really want to have
4. you will use with sufficient frequency that you are reminded of their love each time you use it.
5. they can collectively afford.

In my own case, answering those questions took me to a plane by Wayne Anderson.

It's a marvelous plane. Better in harder wood (than stanley - or at least easier to use) due to the extra weight if you're smoothing with it. Smooth adjustment, tight fit on everything on it - a very good choice for a gift plane.

Oh looky, looky, there is one in the Marketplace. Linky