New LN Trepidation!

[Derek Arita]

I'm new to planes, but have always admired the beauty of a well maintained, antique plane. I got some WoodRivers and have been enjoying learning how to set those up, along with some antique planes that i've acquired along the way.
Well, just recently I received my first Lie Nielsen. Don't know why, but I could't even open the box right away. That was 2 days ago. This morning, I finally opened it up and unpacked my bronze #4. I could' believe my reaction when I held it in my hands...my heart started racing and all I could do was stare at it. It looks more like an award, than a tool to be used.
I almost feel like just honing up the blade, then putting it away in a trophy cabinet. Maybe I should Keep it there for a few years, while I learn on the WRs and the antiques...Would that be weird or weirder than anything else I've just written?

[Brian Holcombe]

Put it to use, it works even better as a plane !

[Joe Bailey]

I almost feel like just honing up the blade, then putting it away in a trophy cabinet ...Would that be weird or weirder than anything else I've just written?

To me the only weird part is honing it, but not using it. If you're going to put it up in a cabinet, then why hone?

[Jim Koepke]

Joe's right, honing the blade will only destroy its collector value, which incidentally is currently about the same as its value as its used tool value.

jtk

[Christopher Charles]

Mine came used with a repaired tote so was easier to just start using. Got ahead a put a few scratches on it and you'll feel better

c

[Sean Hughto]

As general rules of thumb, I try not to:
- buy cars that are too precious to drive
- buy clothes that are too precious to wear
- date a woman that's .....

[David Ragan]

What is effect of T LN signing planes w engraver-w photo of him doing it?

[Jim Matthews]

I remember dating.

Can I recommend you get a friendly dog, instead?
That way, he'll do all the heavy lifting.

You just have to walk along, and nod.

Get the right dog, and SWMBO will find you.

[Frederick Skelly]

I remember dating.

Can I recommend you get a friendly dog, instead?
That way, he'll do all the heavy lifting.

You just have to walk along, and nod.

Sputter, spit, choke, gasp! There goes the coffee all over the monitor again. Dang Jim, that was a good one.

Derek - USE THAT TOOL! Put the pic in a frame above where you store the plane. But PLEASE use that tool Sir!

[Joe Tilson]

Derek,
If you would like I will break it in for you.

Good one Jim.

[Derek Arita]

OF COURSE I'LL USE IT! I paid enough for it! But I'm only half way joking. It's just so dang pretty right out of the box. Wish I could afford one to use and one to keep fresh. Oh well, guess I'll have to be that much more careful when I do use it.

[Tony Zaffuto]

It's a tool. USE IT! If it helps, drill a hang hole in it and then drop kick across the room. Now it is ready to use.

Seriously, they're nice tools, but remember its value is about what you paid, by the time it is worth more than that, you'll have been worm food for a decade or three!

[Derek Arita]

It's a tool. USE IT! If it helps, drill a hang hole in it and then drop kick across the room. Now it is ready to use.

Seriously, they're nice tools, but remember its value is about what you paid, by the time it is worth more than that, you'll have been worm food for a decade or three!

True dat...

[Joe Williams]

I completely know how you feel. For the last 2 years I have bought mostly vintage Stanley and I was recently gifted a new LN 4 1/2. Without ever having a premium plane like this, I often wondered what the big deal was. I can hone any of my planes perfectly but there is simply a huge difference between their 4 1/2 and my vintage 4 1/2. Makes me want to go murder all of my planes now.

[Derek Arita]

I completely know how you feel. For the last 2 years I have bought mostly vintage Stanley and I was recently gifted a new LN 4 1/2. Without ever having a premium plane like this, I often wondered what the big deal was. I can hone any of my planes perfectly but there is simply a huge difference between their 4 1/2 and my vintage 4 1/2. Makes me want to go murder all of my planes now.

Thanks for that. See...I was wondering...that's why I got the LN...just to see. Now, I know I'll have to get more.