Low Angle Jointer

[Ben Davis]

We see posts here all the time singing the virtuosity of low angle jack planes, the Veritas version seemingly the most common. I was doing my usual perusal through the LN webiste last night and ran into their low angle jointer plane which I have not heard much about on SMC.

Does anyone have a low angle jointer? Any better than that usual No. & and No. 8 offerings? I'm looking at dropping a few nickles on a jointer coming up soon (BAD experiences on the bay).

[Greg Crawford]

Ben,

I'm looking at the same jointer, with one big reason being the fence they offer. Personally, I don't know why they made it a low angle plane, as the lower angles will tear out more readily on changing grain. I intend on getting the 38 and 50 degree blades with it. I did that with their LA jack, so I'd have 2 of each blade. It really makes that plane versatile. The larger plane will make flattening panels easier, and the different blades will come in handy on figured wood.

I would also like to hear from folks that have experience with them.

[Chuck Nickerson]

A low-angle jointer has a much lower center of gravity. It really feels different when doing edge-work. I haven't yet decided which I like better, but the difference is noticeable.

[Derek Cohen]

Hi Ben

Here is my comparison of the Veritas BUJ and a Stanley #7 (for BD).

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/The%20Veritas%20Lee%20Valley%20Bevel%20Up%20Jointe r.html

Hope this helps.

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Tri Hoang]

The low angle jointer from LV does not have flat sides...it may not matter much to you but I could not use it as a straight edge to check my progress. I ended up sending it back.

[Joel Goodman]

Just to clarify -- the OP was talking about the LN which has flat sides. Several other posters referred to the LV which does not. I have used the LN briefly at a LN event but for flattening -- not for jointing. It is a nice plane but felt a touch lighter than the LN #7 and as mentioned it has the weight a bit lower. The blade is massive -- I think 1/4" thick.

[Richard Russo]

Hi Ben,

I'll be purchasing the L-N low angle jointer, probably within the next month. I own their low angle jack and it's great. I did get some hands-on with the jointer at their recent HTE...a very nice tool. If they offered a #8 size, I'd get that one instead. I have not used the LV jointer and don't plan to, as I don't like their stuff very much. It's not that they're inferior tools, performance-wise...they just don't feel as good in my hands and I don't think they look as nice. Just a personal preference.

[Ben Davis]

Hi Ben

Here is my comparison of the Veritas BUJ and a Stanley #7 (for BD).

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/The%20Veritas%20Lee%20Valley%20Bevel%20Up%20Jointe r.html

Hope this helps.

Regards from Perth

Derek
Derek,

Great write up. Thanks for taking to time to do so. It was most helpful. I think the results with the LN BUJ would be very comparable.

Doc