February 20, 20196 yr Author 44 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said: John, Now I know what that plane my neighbor has is. He found a Stanley when he was out picking. Larry, of he's got a No. 51 them most likely he did pretty dang good! Depending on the condition, he could have a thousand dollar plane on his hands.
February 21, 20196 yr 10 hours ago, John Morris said: Larry, of he's got a No. 51 them most likely he did pretty dang good! Depending on the condition, he could have a thousand dollar plane on his hands. John, I'll have to look at it again, but it looks very similar to the one you showed in an earlier post. He found it complete, in the original box. We both knew it was some kind of plane, but were unsure of it's purpose. He has all kinds of unusual planes that I'm not that familiar with. Edited February 21, 20196 yr by Larry Buskirk
February 21, 20196 yr Author Geez, after all this hype for my new plane, it's still sitting on my workbench, un touched, haven't had time to get at it and look at it. Been returning home late from work, plumb tired, also got 80yr old mom who fell, and has needed a ton of attention, life is getting challenging again! Oh wait, aint it always? I hope to get to my hand plane this weekend and issue a delivery report with images.
February 21, 20196 yr Popular Post John, you may enjoy this review I wrote: http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/LN51ShootingPlane.html Regards from Perth Derek
February 21, 20196 yr Author @derekcohen, I just read it and enjoyed it more than anything I have read on this plane. Thanks so much for jumping in here. I have much to learn about using my new shooting plane, but I know with the one I have, the learning curve should much shorter, and enjoyable. I am also going through your blog Derek, and it's wonderful, please feel free to add your blog to our links directory if you have not already. So Derek, now that you opened up the door, you may be hearing from me in the future, for tips and tricks on the shooting board!
February 21, 20196 yr You're welcome, John. Enjoy my website. Have a look at the Building Furniture section. There are a lot of hand tool builds there. http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Furniture/index.html Regards from Perth Derek Edited February 21, 20196 yr by derekcohen
February 21, 20196 yr Derek, Very interesting read, now I know what the one my neighbor found is, and it's specialized use. Thank You.
February 21, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, derekcohen said: You're welcome, John. Enjoy my website. Have a look at the Building Furniture section. There are a lot of hand tool builds there. http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Furniture/index.html Regards from Perth Derek Derek, Welcome to The Patriot Woodworker. Great to see you here sharing your knowledge & talents here. I've enjoyed and appreciated your input at WN for sometime. This a a great place to exchange and share knowledge, news and even what's happening in "our" various parts of the world. I believe you will find there are no egos here and all levels of experience eager to share and learn together. I'm confident, once TPW "bug" bites you, you'll be addicted. Looking forward to you becoming a regular contributor here. I'll encourage you to drop by this forum and start a thread allowing others to properly greet you as well. BTW, how's the weather down in Perth right now? I've seen it's been a very hot summer there? @John Morris...sorry "chief" didn't mean to hi-jack your thread but since we're waiting to see that "mythical" new plane, wanted to keep the thread active. Edited February 21, 20196 yr by Grandpadave52 typo
February 23, 20196 yr Author Popular Post Ok folks, finally got a chance to sit down and actually do something fun here. I get to upload some images of my new plane! So, it came in the mail at the time stated at order, as is always the case with the LN folks, top notch shipping and top notch service. The wood box was packed in a cardboard box and I pulled the box out of that box with bubble wrap. Unwrapped it and found a really cool box in its own right. Unscrewed the top of the box and found a beautiful drop dead gorgeous tool inside. And it was secured very well for zero movement during shipping. The fit and finish is what I expect from Lie Nielsen, it's akin to fine gun-smithing. Made in the USA, I love that about this company, employing Americans. USA proudly stamped where it makes sense. No. 51R for Right hand shooting plane. The LN Shooting Board plan set, there are three functions of this board listed on three sheets, just a nice little touch they put in the box. Here is the download for the LN Shooting Board I couldn't wait to fabricate a shooting board so I clamped up a mock board on my bench last night and shot an end grain board with it, only to see how well my LN cut, not so much for square but just to feel it. My plane powered right through the end grain with its 9lbs of body mass, with the skewed blade it sliced like a dream, this plane is so easy to use, this will be my go to function for squaring up after hand sawing and also even joining long grain boards where appropriate. Unfortunately, my garage/shop is still in much disarray, it has been since last April, and I have not been able to get any work done really, between selling off my big machines, moving mama's new car in thus reducing my space significantly, and my Aunt died last October and we have much of her things in my garage/shop, it's hard to even walk around, but I am making progress and things are starting to thin out and I am seeing light at the end of the tunnel, I am hoping by late Spring I'll be able to get back in the shop and start using my beautiful hand tools and get to making traditional work and my chairs. I could not be more happier with my purchase decision, as with my other LN tools, the craftsmanship is incredible and absolutely precise and beautiful, and the feel of it is very smooth. The depth adjustment wheel rides on fine threads, much finer than that of its Stanley forefathers, the cast body is considerably thicker and heavier, the tote is finished beautifully. The chip breaker, lever cap and iron, all mate up perfectly and they are considerably thicker than its Stanley forefathers as well. The lateral adjustment lever moves smoothly and accurately. So much more, after I put it through its paces, I will report back with more information and review than my limited use review here. Right now, this plane functioned beautifully out of the box, no tune up other than adjusting the depth of cut. I have purchased 3 other LN's and it was the same case, out of the box functionality. Thanks all for sharing in my joy of ownership, this has been a small dream of mine for a few years now, and it's sitting on my bench now! Cheers
February 23, 20196 yr you need to pass that around to the rest of us... 1st.... Edited February 23, 20196 yr by Stick486
February 23, 20196 yr Author Just now, Stick486 said: you need to pass that around to the rest of us... If you all lived up the street or across town, I would Stick!
February 23, 20196 yr 2 minutes ago, John Morris said: If you all lived up the street or across town, I would Stick! don't trust the mail all that much.. eh...
February 23, 20196 yr Author Just now, Stick486 said: don't trust the mail all that much.. eh... It's not the mail, I would need the borrowers close to me so I can get it back!
February 23, 20196 yr Author 17 minutes ago, Stick486 said: that is some beautiful tooling Boss... The images don't do it justice Stick. Really. Thanks.
February 23, 20196 yr 55 minutes ago, John Morris said: Thanks all for sharing in my joy of ownership, this has been a small dream of mine for a few years now, and it's sitting on my bench now! Well, you showed me literally this is no longer a mythical plane but a real life addition to the Morris family. Beautiful tool. As you noted, the first thing I noticed was the thickness of the iron and chip breaker. Premium touch. It also appears the finish is modern day, actual japanning versus paint? True to tradition and testament of quality and detail, Made In USA, No 51 and Lie-Nielsen cast into the body as maker's marks puts the reputation on the line; intended to be an heirloom quality tool. Happy for you John...just for grins, print out this thread, place in a zip lock bag and keep in the box with the plane as it begins into the next 100 years. Hopefully, someone will appreciate it's beginning and journey like we all do today. Think of the stories it could tell in 100 years... Thanks for sharing your "tool gloat." It is gloat worthy.
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