What's the Best #4 Smoothing Plane Out There?
I'm trying to figure out which brand makes the best #4 smoothing plane. I've heard a lot of recommendations, but I'd love to get some insights on quality,…
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Which Planes Should I Choose for My Woodshop: Stanley Sweetheart, Vintage, or Lie Nielsen?
I'm transforming part of my basement into a woodshop, and the first project is to build a workbench. For this, I need a couple of planes: a 62…
Which Lie-Nielsen Plane Should I Buy First?
I'm considering buying a Lie-Nielsen hand plane and I'm stuck on which one to choose. I already have a good set of vintage Stanley planes (sizes 3, 4,…
What are the Best Options for a Scrub Plane?
Hey everyone! I've been diving into hand tools recently and I'm considering getting a scrub plane to help with the rough lumber I've been using. My jack plane…
Can I Use Lie-Nielsen or Veritas Blades in My WoodRiver Plane?
I recently picked up a WoodRiver 4 plane on sale as my first one, and while I've managed to sharpen it, I've noticed it's not performing as well…
Do I Really Need to Keep My Lie-Nielsen Tool Boxes?
I've developed this habit of saving all the boxes for my high-value Lie-Nielsen tools. I don't have any intention of selling them, and my family will have to…
Lie-Nielsen vs. Veritas: Which Shooting Plane is Right for You?
Hey everyone! I'm planning to upgrade my shooting setup from my LAJ to a dedicated shooting plane and need your insights. I've seen some comparisons between Lie-Nielsen (LN)…
Are Juuma and Lie Nielsen frogs interchangeable?
I'm curious if Juuma's higher angle frogs (like the 55° ones) are compatible with Lie Nielsen's frogs since both seem to be based on the bedrock design. Can…
Is the Lie-Nielsen 49 Sufficient for American Peasant Projects?
Hey everyone! I'm considering working through Chris Schwarz's American Peasant book and it references using the Lie-Nielsen No. 48 plane. I have a No. 49, and I'm curious…