Next new plane from Lee Valley?

[John Schreiber]

To avoid hijacking another thread, I cut this from a thread about block planes.

Here's a comparison of the three Veritas block planes and the LN.

All are comparible in performance, but differ in ergonomics and aethetics.

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolRev...lockPlane.html



Regards from Perth

Derek

Thanks Derek,

Every time I see that picture I am reminded that planes almost always look primitive and strictly functional. Does anyone have any speculation on what will come out of Rob Lee's toy store next?

I'm imagining a low angle jack or a smooth using the same aesthetic and materials. Or perhaps something completely new?

[Pedro Reyes]

I hear there's a small scraper plane, looks to be the size of a block plane, so no tote.

Looks very very nice.

/p

[Tony Sade]

I found this pic on another forum.

[Derek Cohen]

Rob has already mentioned the bullnose rabbet plane coming out. The one I looked at about 16 or so months ago was 3/8" wide. It will be a sweet little plane for detail work.

I had the scraper plane pre-production, and found it to be very useful for cleaning up small sections of tear out or just used in place of sandpaper for a final smooth over prior to applying a finish. Vewry comfortable - it becomes an extension of one's hand.

There is a third plane, which Rob had mentioned elsewhere, but I shall not spoil his fun ...

Regards from Perth

Derek