Robby W Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 The North Pole Express delivery service dropped off a couple gift cards, giving me enough to get the low angle jack plane I have been wanting. The issue is that I can't decide between the Lie-Nielsen and the Veritas planes. I was able to try the Lie-Nielsen at their hand tool event at Palomar College in February, but I haven't seen the Veritas. I am very happy with my Lie-Nielsen planes and like my Veritas shoulder and block planes too. All of them are beautifully machined and perform well. I will be using the plane for both shooting edges and general work. The only difference I can figure out is the PMV-11 blade vs A2, but I can't say that I expect that to be a big issue. Anybody have an opinion or guidance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 Check out Matt Estlea on YT. He does a fairly balanced side by side comparison. It’s at the end of this one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 I have the LN one and it's a nice general purpose hand plane. I don't like the Norris style adjuster on LV planes, but YMMV. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 I prefer LN over Veritas just because I like that they use a domestic hardwood for the knob and tote instead of some imported exotic wood. I also do not really care for the Veritas Norris adjuster, but I'm not a fan of BU planes altogether so take that with a grain of salt. PMV-11 is a nice metal and works well. That said the A2 in my LN plane goes a LONG time between sharpening and doesn't seem any harder to sharpen so i'd put them near even. Unless your a metallurgist or sharpening once a week i don't see much difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Chestnut said: ... I'm not a fan of BU planes ... I agree I have a couple but don't use them as much as the others. I have both LN and Veritas to me you can't go wrong with either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby W Posted December 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 Thank you, @Tpt life for sending me down that rabbit hole! I ended up watching a half dozen of his videos. But he does make some valid points. Hmmmm. Thanks also to those that chimed in. It looks like the main pro of the Veritas plane is the mouth stop, which I have to admit is pretty nifty. The main pro of the Lie-Neilsen is the better tote shape and angle. I am pretty sure that the lateral setting of the blade won't be a bit issue, because if it is so far out of square that I can't adjust it with the minimal adjustment range of the L-N plane, then it needs grinding anyway. Can you adjust the depth of cut without taking your hand off the tote on either plane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 I can on the LN, but I also have big hands and long fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Robby W said: Can you adjust the depth of cut without taking your hand off the tote on either plane? It can be done but it's not as easy as with conventional planes. You need to fine tune the pressure on your lever cap in order to do that, without tightening it to much. Now the lever cap will become loose over time, especially after retracting the blade... And that sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Tpt life said: I can on the LN, but I also have big hands and long fingers. I can as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 I would lean towards the Lie Nielsen although the Veritas is just as good. I like both companies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby W Posted December 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 @TerryMcK - and therein lies my problem. Arrgh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark J Posted December 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 Well Robby, clearly you'll need to buy both. It's the only way to resolve this dilemma. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 You just have to polish the Lie Nielsen. The bronze body can come up nice and shiny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Hey @TerryMcK, good to see you back! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby W Posted December 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 12/28/2020 at 2:57 PM, Mark J said: Well Robby, clearly you'll need to buy both. It's the only way to resolve this dilemma. Dang. Reading my.mind again. I had the same thought. And then my wallet but me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 4 hours ago, Coop said: Hey @TerryMcK, good to see you back! Yes its holiday season so am catching up on the forums. I'm off until Jan 4 having finished at lunch time Dec 24. Not sure about any shop time but who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpnav Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 Just my opinion....I much prefer the LN bench planes, I like their looks better and much prefer their adjustments. For all of the specialty planes, I tend to favor the LV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 I've driven both and others. The Veritas LAJ has it hands down for me. If your plane stable is a little thin the LAJ will shoot, joint and smooth. Having an extra iron or two at different angles gives it multiple personalities. Lie Nielsen make a wonderful product. I prefer the features on the Veritas for most things. The LAJ, BU jointer and smoother and their shoulder planes fit my hands like no others. For a No.4 or a No.5 I just picked up a used Millers Falls, tuned them up and put Veritas irons and chip breaker sets in them; very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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