Thread: Lie Nielsen 101

Not quite as pretty or well finished, but McJing up in Sydney sell a Luban 101 copy.

Luban Bronze Block Plane

I've had one for around 3 years - works fine, adjustment mechanism isn't as sweet as a LN but it does do the job.

Thanks for the reply. I have seen those but would prefer the Lie Nielsen plane.

Col

Originally Posted by KJ401

Not quite as pretty or well finished, but McJing up in Sydney sell a Luban 101 copy.

Luban Bronze Block Plane

I've had one for around 3 years - works fine, adjustment mechanism isn't as sweet as a LN but it does do the job.

Originally Posted by KJ401

Not quite as pretty or well finished, but McJing up in Sydney sell a Luban 101 copy.

Luban Bronze Block Plane

I've had one for around 3 years - works fine, adjustment mechanism isn't as sweet as a LN but it does do the job.

Hmmmm ...McJings might like to edit their images shown in that link.
I'm pretty sure that the last one is a Lie Nielsen

Thanks for the reply but I will see what is available here in Australia first due to the added postage from the USA and seeing you have only 2 posts, I really don't know who you are either. Sorry.

Col.

I agree. The knurled adjusting screw and body casting clearly is a Lie Nielsen. The good old Chinese knock off everything they can. Another reason that I try as much as I can these days to avoid buying items made in China. Hard as it may be.

Col.

Originally Posted by Scribbly Gum

Hmmmm ...McJings might like to edit their images shown in that link.
I'm pretty sure that the last one is a Lie Nielsen

Still on the hunt for a Lie Nielsen 101 Violin makers plane. I see they are available in stock new at $179 plus postage but I'm seeking a pre owned one to go with my others. (to fill the gap and to save a few dollars too)

Col.

Col, I have owned a LN #101. It is a very nice plane, but I needed to modify mine as the mouth was larger than I wanted. Apparently all come this way, with the exception of a special order with a tighter mouth. This mod was offered after I brought the issue to the attention of LN. I sold the modified #101 only because I came into the Veritas for road testing. I liked it so much more, that I went out and purchased the Anniversary (stainless steel) version. The LN #101 remains a very nice plane, however the Veritas is better in a number of ways (proper Norris adjuster, better steel, more ergonomic).

Lower two planes ....





The bed of the LN received a layer of brass shim. This raised the blade and closed the mouth (I bet you cannot see this ) ...



This may offer you an alternative.

Regards from Perth

Derek

Originally Posted by derekcohen

Col, I have owned a LN #101. It is a very nice plane, but I needed to modify mine as the mouth was larger than I wanted. Apparently all come this way, with the exception of a special order with a tighter mouth. This mod was offered after I brought the issue to the attention of LN. I sold the modified #101 only because I came into the Veritas for road testing. I liked it so much more, that I went out and purchased the Anniversary (stainless steel) version. The LN #101 remains a very nice plane, however the Veritas is better in a number of ways (proper Norris adjuster, better steel, more ergonomic).

Lower two planes ....

The bed of the LN received a layer of brass shim. This raised the blade and closed the mouth (I bet you cannot see this ) ...

This may offer you an alternative.

Regards from Perth

Derek

Thanks for the reply and the info Derek. I am looking specifically for the Lie Nielsen plane to compliment the collection of Lie Nielsen planes I have gathered over the years. I previously had a huge collection of various makers tools which I sold off. Other than a few, nearly all of my hand tools are now Lie Nielsen. I like the feel and look of them. There are many tools that are better and many more that are worse. Most of mine have been purchased second hand and I use them where I can. I don't just collect for display purposes. Covid has caused a huge delay in my new shed expansion at our new place here so I have been filling some Lie Nielsen gaps while waiting to get back onto the tools.

Col.

These are one of the few planes actually in stock at LN Australia

Originally Posted by barramonday

These are one of the few planes actually in stock at LN Australia

Yes as I mentioned above. $179 plus post. There is a world wide shortage of L N tools. Go and have a look at the price gouging going on over on ebay. Surely people are not seriously thinking that they will get some of the asking prices there. I certainly wouldn't be paying them.

Col.

Highly doubt you are really going to save anything much on a secondhand one ATM.

Originally Posted by barramonday

Highly doubt you are really going to save anything much on a secondhand one ATM.

Thanks for your interest but as I have previously mentioned, I am still on the lookout if anyone has one they are not using or wanting. If eventually I have to pay the going rate for a new one then so be it. I am in no hurry.

Col.