Thread: A question about planes for Derek

Ian wrote:

I'm curious to know what you intend to build as part of your review of Rob's router plane

A couple of small items ... you will have to wait to find out!

I'm looking for your comments on how long an edge needs to be before the extra length of the LV BU #7 (compared to a conventional #6) is an advantage.

The #6 is 18" long. The LV BUJ is 22" long, but has the same registration as an #8, which is 24" long.

I would use the BUJ with lengths from 2' onward. I think that you would find that this would mark the point beyond which a full size jointer (the #6 being a try plane) begins to show the advantage of being longer.

Keep in mind that the advantage of the BUJ is not just in its length (or effective length), but also in the flexibility that comes with the BU design, the adjustable mouth, and the thicker blade(s) - not to mention the greater ease of changing and adjusting blades.

Regards from Perth

Derek

Derek wrote:

The #6 is 18" long. The LV BUJ is 22" long, but has the same registration as an #8, which is 24" long.

I would use the BUJ with lengths from 2' onward. I think that you would find that this would mark the point beyond which a full size jointer (the #6 being a try plane) begins to show the advantage of being longer.

thanks.
I'll be in Vancouver at the end of January (and already have permission to visit the LV store!).
The BU jointer is on my list of possibles, the question I have to answer is: are any of the upcoming "must do" projects long enough to need (dare I say justify?) a plane with the registration length of a #8.

Keep in mind that the advantage of the BUJ is not just in its length (or effective length), but also in the flexibility that comes with the BU design, the adjustable mouth, and the thicker blade(s) - not to mention the greater ease of changing and adjusting blades.

good reasons, but I already have a #62 and a #164, so that arguement gets a little tenuous to justify the BU jointer.


regards

ian

good reasons, but I already have a #62 and a #164, so that arguement gets a little tenuous to justify the BU jointer.

Aahh! But we are not arguing for a #62 or #164 ... we are arguing to replace the #6 with a jointer - and not just any jointer, we are arguing for the BUJ!!

Regards from Perth

Derek

Derek wrote:

Aahh! But we are not arguing for a #62 or #164 ... we are arguing to replace the #6 with a jointer - and not just any jointer, we are arguing for the BUJ!!

But would I really replace the #6?
probably not!
I've been eyeing off the LN#8 for a while now, maybe I'll chew the card and get the BUJ instead

ian

Ian,
A hijack if you don't mind.
What do you think of the Academy Saw Works blade?
A noticeable improvement?
Thanks

Originally Posted by Clinton1

Ian,
A hijack if you don't mind.
What do you think of the Academy Saw Works blade?
A noticeable improvement?

very definitely, I've bought 3 now
I can't compare them with a Hotley or a Hock (I think someone on one of the other boards has) but in my experience, an ASW blade in an old Stanley makes the plane almost as good as a LN


ian

Hi Ian -

Just a quick note...

If you're going to the Vancouver store, and really want to see something specific...give me a shout by email, and we'll make sure it's there for the day you go....

Obviously - we endeavor to have everything in stock all the time....but something like the jointer plane has been in and out of stock as we try to keep up with demand...

The staff there would be glad to make sure you get to see whatever you want....after all, it IS a long way....

Cheers -

Rob

Originally Posted by Clinton1

What do you think of the Academy Saw Works blade?
A noticeable improvement?

Clinton, I have found the ASW blade in my #4 has tripled the use of the plane. It simply glides through the tough stuff, I didn't expect such a big difference.

Ian, Groggy - thanks, sounds like the go.