Bad milling on LN 271 router plane.

Not from LN but I did get a poorly made marking gauge from Crown. The scribing pins were crooked and the tightening know was threaded on angle.

I sent them an email and they said if I sent it back to them, they would replace it. The shipping to England wasn’t cheap but they did send me a new one and a small sliding bevel square for my trouble.

Lew

Take it back to Woodcraft. They should refund the purchase price. This is definitely an aberration for LN. They put out a quality product, but no one is perfect and a less-than-perfect plane can make it out of the plant occasionally.

I’ve had nothing but good experience with LN. But like I said, no one’s, no company is perfect. The difference with LN is they’ll make it right.

-- Betsy - GO BUCKS!

Knowing the Tom Lie-Nielsen’s passion for perfection I would take it back to the store or at least call L&N customer support.

-- Chris

I just got off the phone with Woodcraft and they said they would exchange it or refund my money without question.

It’s not nearly as bad as some planes I have purchased (ala Anant) and it’s still light-years better than my old Stanley 71-1/2, but it’s the worst thing I have ever seen from LN. I was sure it was just a bad apple. Just curious to see if anyone else has had a similar problem.

-- Pete

Call LN and talk to Tom I’ll bet he would be glad to know what you found.

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

Sounds like the issue’s been resolved!! That’s insane the plane even made it out of the building with that kind of defect…

-- Straight grains & sharp blades

I was amazed as well, but the folks at Woodcraft say they will make it better. Thanks for all the feedback, guys!

-- Pete