Thread: Wanted: Lie Nielsen #4 1/2 smoother & LN #7 jointer

Dan, I have a #4 1/2 I am prepared to sell ... but it may be a tad more than you want to spend!

LN #4 1/2 Anniversary in bronze. Only 500 were made. These are signed by Thomas LN, Cocobolo handles and knob. The plane comes with a "Anniversary lever cap and 50 degree frog. I also have a 45 degree frog.

These were taken when I got it shortly after it was produced ...







Lightly used (as you know, I have many other planes). It is a wonderful performer!

Really only for the romantic user with a collector heart ... $2450




Cheers

Derek

Wow Derek! Thanks for sharing mate, that is a thing of beauty [emoji7]

Proooobably a bit beyond my budget at this stage though haha

They make outstanding bookends.....

Originally Posted by bueller

I'm getting more and more into my hand tools these days, love my other LN planes so hoping I can pick up either a No 4 1/2 or a No 7 to upgrade some of my old Stanleys. Probably a long shot I know but worth asking! Let me know if you're looking to move either of them on, they'll be going to a good home

Hi Dan
you do know that you are looking at two very different planes?
the #4-1/2 is a wide smoother
the #7 is a mid-length jointer

Can I suggest that you keep an eye on Patrick's tool list -- sign-up here http://www.supertool.com/oldtools.htm
Prices are in USD and, if the tool is still in production, are typically a bit less than what the tools go for new

good luck

Thanks I signed up for that mailing list! Yep got both of these planes in old Stanleys but looking to get something more modern.

Originally Posted by bueller

Thanks I signed up for that mailing list! Yep got both of these planes in old Stanleys but looking to get something more modern.

May I ask why? What’s the real difference that justifies all that spend? Are they easier to use? Produce a better finish? I’m struggling with a tag of $2.5k for a handplane, unless it’s made of gold or titanium.

Derek's plane is a limited edition, the standard #4 1/2 and #7 don't even come close to that price.

I've got a LN Large Scraping Plane I would probably consider trading as well. Could make up price difference with cash.

Would also consider a #4 in either bronze or cast iron.

Hey Bueller,

I just bought a LN #4.5 w/ 55 deg frog the other day. They've still got #4.5's in stock. You should get it from the Lie Nielsen Website. Or are you looking to get it second hand? Just curious

Cheers,

Bernard

Looking to get it second hand thanks.