Originally Posted by
george wilson
I agree with Sean that pictures are not the same thing as seeing the work in person. A picture of a large piece taken from 10 or more feet away(to get all of it into the picture) can leave out the fine details that make for superior workmanship. On the other hand,extreme closeups will show imperfections quite well.
I haven't seen this furniture in person,but I do know that pictures taken from several feet away just don't tell the whole story. If I have them,or can make them,I try to include some closeups with my own pictures. You really can't tell if inlay really fits properly from a few yards away,nor can you tell a lot of other details.
I have bought quite a few LN planes for use at work,and at home (not that I really needed them),and I have not found imperfections in them. The LV planes are also marvelously well machined and ground. Someone must be unlucky with buying tools.
The truth is,makers like LN and LV are now making some of the finest tools ever made,in the reasonably priced market that you can afford.