LN Vs Veritas 41/2's

Groggy · 2003-12-09T07:26:19+00:00

I had the chance to test the two planes today, side by side. Some comments,in no particular order of importance:LV:well machined, but not finished to the level of the LNhas a very well machined bed for the froginnovative adjustable mouthno slop detectablelarge gripLN:very well machined and finishedfixed mouthsmall (Stanley standard size) gripzero backlashGeneral. I would be very happy to own either plane, but would only buy anduse one - the LV. First, I have large hands and the LN does not let me gripthe handle unless my little and ring fingers are crossed over - awkward.Second, in use, my 'pointer' finger is in contact with the back of theblade. When I squeeze the handle to push the plane my finger digs into theblade parts (screws etc) - painful.Value for money, the LV beats the LN hands down. After careful fettling ofthe LV, I'd be very surprised if the two didn't perform the same, with theLV being more flexible due to the adjustable mouth.As a disclaimer, I own LN planes but no LV, yet. My viewpoint is as a userthat likes very well made tools but insists on great useability coming witha high price. In my comment above, relating to the finish of the LV, itshould in no way be taken to mean a lack of precision in the manufacture ofthe item. I am referring specifically to the 'cosmetic engineering' aspectsi.e. plating, polishing, rounding edges etc. I am confident that theengineering tolerances would be very similar between both companies.Greg

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Frank Shute 22 years ago

Hi Rob,

(Apologies for mangling your name!)

OK. It would be nice if they carried more of your products. They could stimulate demand by sending a few out for review to the woodworking mags (I'm sure they'd get good reviews).

Thanks. Checked out the site & discovered the French for plane :) but it looks like they haven't updated their site yet. It's fairly easy for me to buy from the continent as customs & excise can't get their sticky hands on the gear and start demanding money with menaces....

Thanks,

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