Woodworking vacation tidbits #3: Got my planes today!

Betsy,

I want to look at these beauties, but the links are broken… :-(

Edit to add: Am I the only one who cannot view the images?

-- Al Navas, Country Club, MO, http://sandal-woodsblog.com

Betsy,

These are two beautiful planes. You have every right to be excited about them.

How about sharing a review of these when you have time to play with them.

-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine

those are beautiful planes! thanks for the post!

Cool. I got a LN-62 this week as well Betsy. I cannot wait until this weekend to play with it.

Al, I can see the photos.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Thanks guys, I’ve been playing a little with them. They are SWEEEEEETTTT. Right out of the box, shavings galore.

Wayne – you are going to have fun.

I really think the 102 is going to fill my needs for doing miniature stuff. Can’t wait for the weekend. I’m still not able to get in the machine shop much because of medication, etc. and even though I’m having a lot of shoulder pain, etc. these planes came at a good time. The little one will see some work this weekend doing a few miniatures. I want to see if I can make a really, really small box with a lift lid.

Will let you all know how they work!

-- Like a bad penny, I keep coming back!

Please post a review when you get a chance. The 102 has been on my shopping list. I have the larger standard and low angle block planes and they are great. Been thinking it would be nice to have a 102 as well.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Both of those planes are a pleasure to use! You’re gonna be very pleased with yourself. Heck I just found out in a recent post of Wayne's that you can use the 62 as a scraper plane by adding a blade ground at 90 degrees (which LN carries)...

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

Pretty nice! Now the fun starts!

-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX

Thinking about it, this might be the perfect pair of starter planes.

The LN-62 with a spare blade or two can be used for rough work, jointing to some degree, smoothing, scraping and shooting. Matched with the low angle block plane, most needs can be met. Perhaps a shoulder plane would be next on the list.

I would think there could be an argument made between the 60 1/2 and the 102. With the adjustable mouth, the 60 1/2 may be a bit more versatile. The 102 may be easier to use for some people. I’ve not actually used one. Hmmm. Woodcraft is on my way home tonight….lol

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Nice gloat, Betsy.

I’m especially envious of the 62.

-- johnjoiner

Betsy,

I can see the photos now – I know you will enjoy using these planes!

-- Al Navas, Country Club, MO, http://sandal-woodsblog.com

Thanks all. I can’t wait to use them on a proper project. Will let you know how it goes.

-- Like a bad penny, I keep coming back!