How good are Veritas planes?
A great value in premium hand tools Feature for feature, Veritas planes are the equal of other premium planes, but they’re significantly less expensive. Considering what you get, and the hours of tune-up labor you’ll save, they’re very reasonably priced.
Why use a low-angle jack plane?
The Veritas low-angle jack plane is a versatile bench plane. It is ideal for shooting miters, working end grain, and initial smoothing. With the optional high-angle blades, it is also the answer for working difficult grains, making it a well-rounded workhorse. Lee Valley has designated it as a No.
What is a bevel up plane?
Page 2. Veritas® bevel-up planes are versatile, easy to use woodworking planes. The bevel-up configuration lets you vary the cutting angle as needed by altering the blade bevel angle. A low cutting angle of 37º (12º bed with 25º blade) minimizes fiber tearing in end grain.
Is Lie Nielsen worth the money?
On the whole, the Lie-Nielsen tools sold for an average of 16 percent less than the full retail price. If you averaged out all the transactions, the average Lie-Nielsen tool sold for $38 less than the retail price. So there you have it. My collection of Lie-Nielsens is doing better than my 401(k).
Where are Veritas planes made?
Canada
Veritas Tools are made in Canada. Today, with 450 products and more than 100 patents in lines that include Veritas woodworking planes, sharpening equipment, marking and measuring tools, router tables, drilling accessories, and more.
Is low angle jack plane better?
Low Angle Planes are versatile, uncomplicated tools that will do a great job on both end and long grain. Lighter than conventional Bench Planes, these planes have a thicker blade and no chipbreaker, making them easier to set up. Instead of a separate frog, the plane body and blade support are a single casting.
What is a No 62 plane?
62, one of the three large format low angle block planes that Stanley made. At 14″ long, the No. 62 was the largest. It was produced between 1905 and 1942*. It is often referred to as a butcher’s block plane, giving you an idea of one use it was designed for.
Why is it called a jack plane?
This tool is called a jack plane because it is the “jack of all woodworking trades.” It is long enough to flatten stock, but it is small enough to move through the wood easily. The most popular model of the jack plane is the #5.
What angle should a hand plane be sharpened?
25 to 30 degrees
The trials and error of woodworking over the centuries has shown us that a sharp edge for woodworking is best achieved if the angle of the two planar surfaces meet somewhere between 25 and 45 degrees, with a sweet spot at 25 to 30 degrees.
Where are Lie Nielsen planes made?
Warren, Maine USA
Lie Nielsen Hand Planes, crafted in Warren, Maine USA since 1981, are among the finest planes made in the world today.
Where are Lie Nielsen chisels made?
We source our metal castings from New England foundries, our wood from Maine sawyers, and use a combination of modern CNC technology, milling machines, and good old-fashioned hand work to make our tools in our mid-coast Maine shop.
Is Veritas owned by Lee Valley?
Based in Ottawa, Canada, Veritas Tools is a world leader in woodworking tool-design innovation, and has been the manufacturing arm of Lee Valley since 1985.
What is the difference between a Lie Nielsen and a Veritas?
If you look at the specs betwen the Veritas 4 1/2 and the LN 4 1/2 you will find that the Lie Nielsen has a thicker blade, a cyrogenically treated blade, and the Lie Nielsen is also a half pound heavier. The sole on my Lie Nielsen is dead flat giving me shavings in the 5 ten thousandths range with no tearout on curly and quilted maple.
Is ln better than Veritas?
Yeah, both plane companies are amazing. It hard to say one is better than the other. Both are woodworkers planes, meant to be used. I think LN has the added benifit of being more collector friendly, and of course more historical. Veritas seems to be built for utility.
Is Lee Valley or Lie Nielsen better for a low angle plane?
A couple of weeks back we had a wood working show in my area, Lee Valley and Lie Nielsen were both there. I was looking for a new low angle block plane and was able to hold both in my hand. The Lie Nielsen fit a little better, nice rounded cap.
How much would you pay for a Lie Nielsen plane?
Especially someone who has both!, For example a #4 1/2 Veritas goes for $249 canadian and the Lie-Nielsen goes for $390 canadian. A couple of weeks back we had a wood working show in my area, Lee Valley and Lie Nielsen were both there. I was looking for a new low angle block plane and was able to hold both in my hand.