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RE: Did We Miss This? Veritas Combination Plane - Guncutter - 08-20-2017 (08-19-2017, 12:16 PM)iclark Wrote: Guncutter said: Thanks, I had been leaning towards the Quangsheng of the two small planes, but unfortunately I can't try before buying. The few reviews I found are quite positive and the kerfing attachment was a factor, as I do everything by hand, for now at least. Simple dados and rebates are the plan for now, but of course that is likely to change with time... (08-19-2017, 01:17 PM)Handplanesandmore Wrote: However, if I knew I was going to be serious with using hand tools, I would start with the combo plane right away: buy the best tool you can afford. The plane will get only more pricey as time moves on. Yes, that is where I am leaning at the minute. Thanks. (08-19-2017, 08:16 PM)Derek Cohen Wrote: If I was starting from scratch, funds permitting, I would get the Combo over the Small Plow because it has nickers. One can get away without nickers (use a knife to score lines), but it is easier to plane a dado with nickers. If planning ahead, why start out with a limitation. Thanks Derek, good info on the differences between the planes above. I think I will wait and get the Combo Plane when it is available in Europe. Though, if you guys in America think it is expensive, add at least $100 to the price in europe, such is life... A pity, as a family member will be in Boston, USA, next month and could have picked one up for me their maybe, but I'd say I'm a month or two too early to be able to do that. We use "happy as Larry" here in Ireland too by the way. RE: Did We Miss This? Veritas Combination Plane - Handplanesandmore - 08-20-2017 Send a PM to Rob to discuss your situation and see if he may be able to help. Lee Valley is best known for accommodating customers' needs. Simon RE: Did We Miss This? Veritas Combination Plane - bandit571 - 08-22-2017 Maybe see about a cam rest, for working in the middle of a panel? [attachment=4064] Maybe see about some cutters to make "hollows".. [attachment=4065] Maybe see about.. [attachment=4066] A 3/16" or 1/4" match cutter, helps when doing Tongue & groove joints.... Maybe ask about sash cutters....you'll need both left and right hand ones.. [attachment=4067] IF I can, I'll set up for a dado,later today.. [attachment=4068] Much more than a simple plough plane... RE: Did We Miss This? Veritas Combination Plane - Derek Cohen - 08-22-2017 Steven, if you insist on showing pictures of the #45 in this thread, then see if you can make the joints as neatly as these (which I have shown before). Yours look like a beaver has been gnawing at the wood Some pics: Combo vs Small Plow ... Ploughing flutes into the grain ... Grooving ... Cross grain ... The secret to clean housings across the grain - whether a dado or rebate - is the alignment of the nicker with the blade. Plus, of course, both must be sharp. The Veritas Combo makes it easier to adjust these - and to ensure that the settings are repeatable. That is down to the use of set screws for both (which is kind of a Veritas thing). Regards from Perth Derek RE: Did We Miss This? Veritas Combination Plane - Mike Brady - 08-22-2017 "Amen" to what Derek said (and showed). The comparison of photos from the 45 and the Large Plow speaks for itself, and is why I said I "had" owned a Stanley 45. If the new plane is like the LV small plow, which I used just today to make some grooves, I'll never look back. Bring it on. RE: Did We Miss This? Veritas Combination Plane - bandit571 - 08-22-2017 (08-22-2017, 08:48 AM)Mike Brady Wrote: "Amen" to what Derek said (and showed). The comparison of photos from the 45 and the Large Plow speaks for itself, and is why I said I "had" owned a Stanley 45. If the new plane is like the LV small plow, which I used just today to make some grooves, I'll never look back. Bring it on. Ok... how wide can that toy cut" [attachment=4072] Just a simple bead? [attachment=4073] Maybe grooves in Curly Maple? [attachment=4074] Remember..the #45 was known as 7 planes in 1. Dados, match, grooves, beading, rebates( had a fillister iron over 1" wide)sash, and slitting planes. How long are the rods on YOUR toy? Can they reach beyond the middle of a panel? Does it have Hollow and Round, AND Nosing abilities...meh... BTW: I am NOT a Stanley Tool Works spokesperson.....nor their R&D adviser.....just a user. RE: Did We Miss This? Veritas Combination Plane - Derek Cohen - 08-22-2017 Steven, I am looking at the cross grain housing you depict. I see a great deal of spelching at the edges. Size does not count - quality of cut does. Similarly, the insides of the groove is stepped. If you placed a drawer bottom into that, it would leave a gap. Ease of set up, and then reliability in re-setting a plane is important. I have a #45, and have used it for nearly 2 decades. The Combo sets up quicker, re-sets up quicker, and the result is cleaner work if you were careful at the start. The evidence is above. Regards from Perth Derek RE: Did We Miss This? Veritas Combination Plane - jlanciani - 08-22-2017 (08-22-2017, 10:15 AM)bandit571 Wrote: Ok... Nice bunch of tearout you have there Steve. Looks like your rusty old toy doesn't handle curly maple as well as you say it does. Maybe time to pony up for a little bling. RE: Did We Miss This? Veritas Combination Plane - bandit571 - 08-22-2017 (08-22-2017, 11:02 AM)jlanciani Wrote: Nice bunch of tearout you have there Steve. Looks like your rusty old toy doesn't handle curly maple as well as you say it does. Maybe time to pony up for a little bling. Very easy to get those perfect cuts..when some company supplies you with brand NEW cutters, all sharpened up.... All a plane is, is a holder for a cutter. One could put those new cutters in an ANANT 045..and get the same results...... I suppose I could have all those "knobs " on my 45 brass plated....would that help the "Bling"...on a 90 YEAR OLD PLANE? We now return you to the Veritas Infomercial.....hosted by Derek Mayes... RE: Did We Miss This? Veritas Combination Plane - Admiral - 08-22-2017 (08-22-2017, 08:48 AM)Mike Brady Wrote: "Amen" to what Derek said (and showed). The comparison of photos from the 45 and the Large Plow speaks for itself, and is why I said I "had" owned a Stanley 45. If the new plane is like the LV small plow, which I used just today to make some grooves, I'll never look back. Bring it on. I'm still not sure if Stanley 45 irons will fit the large plow, they say the LV irons will fit the 45..... |