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  1. 03-31-2010, 9:31 PM #1
    Alex Silva
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    LN quality

    I've just received my LN #8, #62 and #60 1/2 and I already want more. To whoever ask 'why pay for brand new planes' I'll answer this :

    Buy the LN #8 you'll see by yourself !

    OK, I'm definitively taking that slippery road that's for sure !!!

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  3. 03-31-2010, 10:03 PM #2
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    Ahhhh....Christmas came early...or did you just get a good tax refund?

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  4. 03-31-2010, 10:05 PM #3
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    Congratulations! I have a LN 60 1/2r. Its an outstanding plane. I use a Stanley #8 all the time and its one of my favorite planes. Hopefully I can try out a #8 at an upcoming LN show.
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  5. 03-31-2010, 10:20 PM #4
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    That no. 8 has been whispering to me in my sleep for a while now...got a veritas BUJ on the way and my bank account is hoping it will ease the cravings a bit...
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  6. 03-31-2010, 10:30 PM #5
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    Zach, there are just some necessities in life where you have to overlook the numbers in the bank account: Food, Shelter, Clothing, LN #8.

    I just spent a good hour in my shop with my 8 and now I can rest easy tonight (aah! sweet dreams).
    With skill and tool we put our trust and when that won't do then power we must.
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  7. 04-01-2010, 2:27 AM #6
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    It's an absolutely addictive beast! So is the 60 1/2 . I am anxiously awaiting the LN Tampa show Gonna have to make some decisions... me thinks muh birthday is coming early this year LOL
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  8. 04-01-2010, 2:29 AM #7
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    Zach, the No. 8 still works even if the power company turns off the lights
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  9. 04-01-2010, 7:42 AM #8
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    Yes, and at just a hair under $500 it's an absolute steal!!

    Pretty sure you can get an 8" powered jointer from grizzly for a few dollars more?
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  10. 04-01-2010, 8:34 AM #9
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    Sure - but you can only joint the face of boards under 8" in width. The #8 will accomodate boards of almost unlimited width...
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  11. 04-01-2010, 11:13 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zach England View Post
    That no. 8 has been whispering to me in my sleep for a while now...got a veritas BUJ on the way and my bank account is hoping it will ease the cravings a bit...
    This is going to come off as blasphamy, but I have a 4 1/2 LN smoother that I recently purchased, even though I have a LV Low Angle Smoother. I definately love the 4 1/2 and it does it's job beautifully, but have to admit that it was repetative in the sense that the LV also does a beautiful job and it was already in the cabinet.

    I have a #7 jointer, but must say that if I were to make that decision again, I'd opt for the one you have on order. While the #8 is kind of apples and oranges (a little bit), I suspect that the LV will absolutely do the same job and as well.
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  12. 04-01-2010, 11:45 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Dorn View Post
    This is going to come off as blasphamy, but I have a 4 1/2 LN smoother that I recently purchased, even though I have a LV Low Angle Smoother. I definately love the 4 1/2 and it does it's job beautifully, but have to admit that it was repetative in the sense that the LV also does a beautiful job and it was already in the cabinet.

    I have a #7 jointer, but must say that if I were to make that decision again, I'd opt for the one you have on order. While the #8 is kind of apples and oranges (a little bit), I suspect that the LV will absolutely do the same job and as well.
    I also have both those smoothers and have found for my needs that they are not duplicitous. The LAS is MUCH better at dealing with end grain than any higher-angle plane. It also handles figured woods without tearout. However, when it comes to ease of use nothing beats the 4 1/2. It is like shaving butter with a carrot peeler. The same goes for the low-angle jack and LN no. 5. Just my experience.To be fair, I've never tried the high-angle iron in the bevel-up planes. It's been sitting on my sharpening table for months now.

    I don't have any Bed Rock planes (and only two old Stanleys that I actually use), so I am sort of thinking I may buy a Bed Rock 608 and try it out before I spring for the LN 8. I should build that plane till first, though.
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  13. 04-01-2010, 12:30 PM #12
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    You can also get some free destroyed fingertips with that Grizzly jointer (or with my Hammer jointer) Moreover, since my daughter is 1 month old, i was forbidden to use noisy powertools when she's sleeping.. so that's 16 hours a day... BUT i can use my jointer at 3 AM If she's awake at that time )) I love my wife !

    Cheers,

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  14. 04-01-2010, 2:20 PM #13
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    LOL I can see it now, baby starts crying in the middle of the night....your wife gets up to feed the baby and you get up to go to the shop
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