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  1. 22nd June 2005, 02:26 PM #1
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    Default Which is better for shooting - LA Smoother or Jack

    Is the added weight and size of the LA jack an advantage when shooting?
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    Depends on the size of the workpiece. I was trimming inserts for a small box the other night using a LA block plane. A weightier plane wouldn't have been any better.
    Those are my principles, and if you don't like them . . . well, I have others.
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    LA Block for shooting mice
    LA Smoother for shooting roos
    LA Jack for shooting bulls

    I think you get the picture.
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    The added heft and better registration of the Jack is very helpful when shooting hardwood endgrain. The Jack is also slightly wider than the Smoother, so has a bigger ranger.

    While I do use the Smoother on smaller stuff, it is not a hardship to use the Jack. Given a choose of one plane, it would be the Jack.

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    From the LN website regarding the Iron Mitre Plane which was designed for using with shooting boards.

    The 2" x 3/16" thick blade is set in the tool bevel up at 20° with a 25° bevel, making this a very large block plane, with an included cutting angle of 45°.
    This plane is also heavy which is consistent with Derek's response.
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