Anybody using the ’’older’’ Veritas Bevel down planes?
The ones with the movable frog, in size 4, 4 1/2, 5 1/4, 6.
What is your opinion on them?
I am considering trying some BD planes, and since I absolutely do not like the Stanley handles, I am considering these, because of the larger handles and more clearence around them. Allready own Veritas BUS and BUJ and also wondering how handle sizes compares?
Things I dont like:
Uses older bent chipbreaker instead of newer thick ones.
Lever cap screw dont have the wide plate on end of screw, like on the BU and most other Veritas planes.
Other then that I have not found much info on them.
I like the Norris adjuster.
Is the movable frog a problem, with the small gap behind mouth?
Are they top heavy? Would the 4 1/2 be a better smoother, since its wider?