Question about LV Veritas Standard Angle Block Plane

[Chuck Tringo]

I have recently come to purchase a Veritas Standard Angle Block Plane from a fellow Creeker and am anxiously awaiting its arrival (thanks Dan !!:D). One Question I have for anyone who has one, or Rob if he decides to stop by ;), can the optional handle and knob set that is advertised for the Low Angle Block Plane fit on the Standard Angle one? I seem to remember someone here saying that it did and they liked the center of gravity better, but I can't find that thread, and wanted to verify before I went ahead and ordered the set from Lee Valley. Thanks in advance.

[Rob Lee]

Hi Chuck -

Just verifying the answer to this - which is "no" for the current production, but I believe some of the older models were compatible...

Sent an email as well....

Cheers -

Rob

[Jim Belair]

Chuck, I have the standard angle and just added the front knob (which does fit both SA & LA). I was looking for a small smoother and the SA felt better cupped in my hand than the LA. Many others like it, but I found the added tote (when I tried it in the store on a LA) put the centre of gravity too high on a small plane like this.

Jim B

[Bob Betker]

Rob: What is the status of the Veritas Skew Block Planes that we had a chance to preview last fall? I need to add some new planes to the collection.

Thanks, Bob

[Rob Lee]

Rob: What is the status of the Veritas Skew Block Planes that we had a chance to preview last fall? I need to add some new planes to the collection.

Thanks, Bob


Hi Bob -

They're running right now - we're just building inventory before we release them... RH planes are done, and we're into the second week of running the LH planes... A2 and O1 blade runs are done too.

Should be another week or two...!

Cheers -

Rob

[Chuck Tringo]

Hi Bob -

They're running right now - we're just building inventory before we release them... RH planes are done, and we're into the second week of running the LH planes... A2 and O1 blade runs are done too.

Should be another week or two...!

Cheers -

Rob

Its a good thing I already have the LN 140....I....don't....need.....another.....skew.... block....must....not.....buy....

[Tri Hoang]

I've been saving for one of these...


Hi Bob -

They're running right now - we're just building inventory before we release them... RH planes are done, and we're into the second week of running the LH planes... A2 and O1 blade runs are done too.

Should be another week or two...!

Cheers -

Rob

[Rob Lee]

I've been saving for one of these...

Hi Tri -

I like reading that...!;):D

Cheers -

Rob

[Rob Fisher]

I'll second that. Along with saving for a med shoulder, a router and a low angle jack. :D Ugh they make too many good planes...

Rob




I've been saving for one of these...

[Bob Betker]

Rob:

Does Veritas intend to produce either a Tongue & Groove plane or any Dado planes? I've been wanting one for a while. I know that LN has one and I could always pick up a Stanley #48 on eBay but you and your folks always seem to find a way to add a unique feature or two, so I wouldn't mind waiting a little longer.

Regards, Bob

[Rob Lee]

Rob:

Does Veritas intend to produce either a Tongue & Groove plane or any Dado planes? I've been wanting one for a while. I know that LN has one and I could always pick up a Stanley #48 on eBay but you and your folks always seem to find a way to add a unique feature or two, so I wouldn't mind waiting a little longer.

Regards, Bob


Hi Bob -

We do have work going on in those areas, but it's quite early. I believe we'll be trying to cover off the tongue and groove function with our large plow, rather than a unique plane or set of planes. Same goes for the dado functions....

Cheers -

Rob

[Chuck Tringo]

Whats this large plow you speak of....and I just bought the small plow as a Christmas gift to me....

[Tri Hoang]

Whats this large plow you speak of....and I just bought the small plow as a Christmas gift to me....

I'm in a similar boat...Love to hear more about this large plow plane thing.

[Rob Lee]

Whats this large plow you speak of....and I just bought the small plow as a Christmas gift to me....

Hi Chuck -

That project just became active... as we hit a dead end on another one, and decided to "rest" it....

So - we'll be at least 12-16 months for the large plow..

Cheers -

Rob