Wonder what LV is up to on 9/13?

[Gary Muto]

I already like the look of that 4-1/2, pretty sexy actually.

That was the one I customized actually. The only change for me was a higher angle frog.
I don't have any of the Veritas BD planes (all BU for me). I wonder if this is backwards compatible?

[Marko Milisavljevic]

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/customplane.aspx

[Harold Burrell]

I was right!!!



As in, "something that I would want...that I cannot afford."

[Harold Burrell]

I actually went through the process of customizing a plane (you know...pretending I could actually buy one) and I was surprised to see that it was not offered (that I could see) where you could purchase more than one frog angle at a time. Did I miss something?

[Malcolm Schweizer]

I was looking for the same option- extra frogs. I have a 4 1/2 built with 55 degree frog, but thinking before I pull the trigger. I really need the pullshave more at the moment. Very well done, however. This is a great option.

[Matthew N. Masail]

I was right!!!



As in, "something that I would want...that I cannot afford."

I here you, same here. have to hand it to LV those are really cool.

[Marko Milisavljevic]

I'm curious to see how the design works in practice - ease and precision of on-the-fly adjustment, and how friendly toward being used with cap iron close to blade edge.

[john zulu]

They have just released the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5c-jgOQAvY

customization for handplanes

[Reinis Kanders]

Just bought #4 with large Stanley style tote and regular frog. Regular Stanley #4 always felt a bit awkward for me ( I am 6' 6'') will see how this one feels.
They have other totes and frogs available in the plane accessories part of the webpage.

[Bruce Mack]

I'm curious to see how the design works in practice - ease and precision of on-the-fly adjustment, and how friendly toward being used with cap iron close to blade edge.

Exactly. How fiddly is it? It is a promotion of bevel down to pre-eminence, but has to compete with the LN line.

[Phil Thien]

Kind of interesting. I don't have any of the high-end planes, but I can understand how this would appeal to those that do.

But here is the funny thing: I wonder how I'm suppose to pick the sizes of knobs and handles without having tried any. This would make going to one of the travelling woodworking shows beneficial because I suppose you'd be able to find those types and sizes that work best for your hands. Maybe next time I will do just that, and record that information should the day ever come that I want to purchase a high-end plane.

[john zulu]

Customization is always a good thing when it comes to handplanes. Bevel up is popular due to it's blade configuration. This new release will provide the same benefits to bevel down.

As for the rest, need to wait and see the extra benefits.

[Chris Griggs]

I've had a prototype of the 4 in my shop for several months. I'm away from home this weekend and don't have time to post many details at the moment, but when I get back to Philly I'll try to address questions people may have.

FWIW, I have the large Stanley tote on my prototype. It's great... I'm trying to convince them to make similar tote choices available on there BU line... I want one on my LAJ too.

[David Weaver]

That's a good idea!! I like that it's BD with a cap iron, and you can get a stanley profile handle.

[Malcolm Schweizer]

The fence would be nice for a jointer when edge jointing.
http://www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/pag...182,72240&ap=1