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Dan Forman
10-05-2005, 2:00 PM
In a recent thread about the new Lee Valley bevel up planes, I made a comment something to the effect that the bevel up smoother handled like a sports car due to it's low center of gravity. The image stuck with me, and I thought some might find a visual illustration amusing, so here it is.

Before you are, in order (hopefully) : Representing the planes, a Spiers infill smoother and the Veritas Bevel Up Smoother.

Representing the automobiles, a 1947 Cheverolet sedan, and a McLaren M8.

Dan
Lee DeRaud
10-05-2005, 2:13 PM
A McLaren M8 coupe?!? I knew they did that with the Lola T70, but I never saw a McLaren conversion.:eek:
Steve Wargo
10-05-2005, 2:16 PM
If the infill is represented by the Chevy... I'll take the 4 door every single time. Your'e really comparing apples to oranges here but I think most people will get it.
Bruce Page
10-05-2005, 3:15 PM
A McLaren M8 coupe?!? I knew they did that with the Lola T70, but I never saw a McLaren conversion.:eek:

Lee, it can be yours for only 28K!
http://www.oldride.com/displayAd.html?sectionID=5&ViewItem=2709&sort=&val=&offset=1&SearchString=MCLAREN%20M8&SearchArea=1&CatID=
Lee DeRaud
10-05-2005, 3:20 PM
Lee, it can be yours for only 28K!Ah, a Manta...that explains it.:mad:
Bruce Page
10-05-2005, 3:22 PM
Ah, a Manta...that explains it.:mad:Come on Lee! 28K is a steal!!
Dale Rodabaugh
10-07-2005, 11:51 AM
Seeing as how my other hobby is old Chevy pickup trucks,I will take the 47 sedan.Old Chevies live forever.:D :D :D :eek:
Lee DeRaud
10-07-2005, 11:57 AM
Seeing as how my other hobby is old Chevy pickup trucks,I will take the 47 sedan.Old Chevies live forever.:D :D :D :eek:Yeah, like Grandad's hammer: a new head or a new handle every year or two...:cool: :p