LN Prices @ TWS?

[John Hulett]

I was considering buying a LN Plane. There is a TWS WW'ing show coming to town in 2 or 3 weeks. I was wondering if anybody could tell me if the prices are any better from LN at the show as opposed to ordering now.

Thanks,
John

[Deirdre Saoirse Moen]

I've heard they are, but I don't know how good. Also, they have to charge local sales tax. But there is that instant gratification thing.

I'm waiting for the show to come to Santa Clara next weekend.

[Kevin Mello]

You might want to try the Fine Tool Journal web site (www.finetoolj.com). Their prices are equal to or slightly less than I've found elsewhere and they offer free shipping. I bought my LN Dovetail saw from them and was happy with their service.

[Kelly Anderson]

In Kansas City it was 10% off and no shipping, most of their stuff had to be shipped probally because of space, plus sales tax.

[Ken Garlock]

You might want to try the Fine Tool Journal web site (www.finetoolj.com). Their prices are equal to or slightly less than I've found elsewhere and they offer free shipping. I bought my LN Dovetail saw from them and was happy with their service.

Another vote the Fine Tool Journal. Just tack an /LN on the end of the URL and you will go directly to the LN page. Another kicker is that the shipping is free.

[Brad Schmid]

Forget about instant gratification for the most part (especially on all but the smallest handplanes (ie. 102's)). They bring very little stock to the show. 10% off and free shipping, but you pay your local sales tax. In my case (dovetail saw), shipping took 13 calendar days.

[Deirdre Saoirse Moen]

Oh, well, at least I know that now.

[Charles McKinley]

Make sure that they will even be there. TWS advertised they would be in Harrisburg but they were not there Friday. I don't know about the other days.

[Tyler Howell]

FTJ. Good stuff reasonably priced.

[Ken Werner]

I went to the L-N booth in Saratoga, NY. Tom L-N was there selling and demonstrating. It was 10% off list, plus 8% sales tax. Fine tool journal offers a good discount, free shipping and no sales tax.

[John Hulett]

I ended up just ordering directly from LN (not waiting for the show). I have a project that I plan on working on prior to the show. FTJ had a 1-month lead time on the chisel plane (97 1/2), and was looking at LATE AUGUST for either the 4 or 4 1/2. With that kind of lead time, its amazing they do any sales at all.

LN said they could ship the chisel plaine right away, and about 1 week lead time for the 4 HAF.

Does anyone know if LN does a shipment notification?

- John

[Mike Wenzloff]

Hi John,

I don't remember if they automatically do a shipment notification, but shoot Jennifer an email requesting one. They are among of the best people to do business with.

Take care, Mike

[Geoff Irvine]

By way of putting the information out there LN do offer a good discount for bulk purchases plus free shipping. Check with them. I got 15% off my last order. Ok I am suffering from terminal "Lie-Nielsen-itis" and my orders tend to be in the multiple thousands of dollars... but struth they are good tools. Also medicating the wife prior to receiving the tools helps...

[Brad Schmid]

Geoff,

"medicating the wife"
interesting solution to a serious problem

[John Weber]

Sometimes the value of the shows isn't the discount. I spent about 2+ hrs at the LN booth in Columbus, picked up tips on flatening, sharpening, and comments on what planes would work best for me. I was glad to order from LN at the show. Yes, I could have bought it cheaper at FTJ, but the time spent was better than any class I've paid to attend. I should have wrote them a check for the time. I know the wait is tough, and if you need it you need it. The Aug lead time, sounds long for LN, most seem under 6 weeks, and I've never seen anything over 13 weeks. As many 4 and 4-1/2 as they sell, you might want check again or another reseller such as Woodcraft.

John