Blair Swanson
08-24-2018, 1:41 AM
The wait is over. My Jack has arrived. I think my friends @ LV#70 in Toronto are as happy for me as I am. :D It's been awhile.
I would firstly like to extend congrats to Rob Lee on the successful changeover to the new in-house roasted maple works for the plane lineup. You hit this one out o' the park pal. Necessity has resulted in something very special here.
Not only did Rob provide insight on this forum regarding this problematic in house adjustment but those of us that had backordered the LA Jack were mailed further explanation of the holdups & updated expected delivery.
Lee Valley comes through with yet more outstanding CS. Thanks again to all who were involved.
Before this tool gets to work I thought it appropriate to share a couple pics while it sparkles. ;)
There has been previous reviewing of this exceptional LA plane so I'll just point out a few things that stand out for me.
The set screws on the lower sides are a great feature to keep the blade aligned snuggly and centred in the mouth while making lateral adjust.
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Veritas has reverted to a single full length post for tote securement. Perhaps Rob could chime in on the reasoning. Not sure if the optional totes of the Veritas Custom Planes can be applied in this case.
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The lever cap is shaped very well for finger placement while shooting. The mouth stop screw (brass knob) is another great feature for both safeguarding the edge & re-establishing previous setting.
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Two pics of the new tote with much improved ergonomics. The previous design had rather flat sides. The new shape is excellent & has changed me over to this *standard* angle from my previously preferred *traditional* angled tote.
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This colouring shows a lighter brown due to targeted lighting. The fit & finish is outstanding.
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This front knob is perfect for the heft of a Jack plane IMO.
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Ready for shooting.
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The toe is quite substantial & provides plenty of register. At nearly 6 pounds & 15" length, the momentum created is not something you'll soon forget.
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I'll take notes & get back when I"ve become more familiar with this gem.
Thanks again Rob for your due diligence. Your determination & efforts have been rewarded.
Blair.
EDIT: On the subject of shooting, I should like to point out a new Lee Valley product that I saw when picking up my plane.
Veritas has a lovely shooting board that is very impressive. Available in L. & R. handed version. It incorporates the
already existing aluminum track & features a multi purpose, fully adjustable fence mechanism that can be purchased
separately as well. Constructed of Baltic birch ply it is reasonably priced & looks like a keeper to me. The new 40th anniv.
woodworking catalogue is now available & can be viewed online if you can't pick up a hard copy.
I would firstly like to extend congrats to Rob Lee on the successful changeover to the new in-house roasted maple works for the plane lineup. You hit this one out o' the park pal. Necessity has resulted in something very special here.
Not only did Rob provide insight on this forum regarding this problematic in house adjustment but those of us that had backordered the LA Jack were mailed further explanation of the holdups & updated expected delivery.
Lee Valley comes through with yet more outstanding CS. Thanks again to all who were involved.
Before this tool gets to work I thought it appropriate to share a couple pics while it sparkles. ;)
There has been previous reviewing of this exceptional LA plane so I'll just point out a few things that stand out for me.
The set screws on the lower sides are a great feature to keep the blade aligned snuggly and centred in the mouth while making lateral adjust.
392122
Veritas has reverted to a single full length post for tote securement. Perhaps Rob could chime in on the reasoning. Not sure if the optional totes of the Veritas Custom Planes can be applied in this case.
392123
The lever cap is shaped very well for finger placement while shooting. The mouth stop screw (brass knob) is another great feature for both safeguarding the edge & re-establishing previous setting.
392124
Two pics of the new tote with much improved ergonomics. The previous design had rather flat sides. The new shape is excellent & has changed me over to this *standard* angle from my previously preferred *traditional* angled tote.
392125
This colouring shows a lighter brown due to targeted lighting. The fit & finish is outstanding.
392126
This front knob is perfect for the heft of a Jack plane IMO.
392127
Ready for shooting.
392128
The toe is quite substantial & provides plenty of register. At nearly 6 pounds & 15" length, the momentum created is not something you'll soon forget.
392129
I'll take notes & get back when I"ve become more familiar with this gem.
Thanks again Rob for your due diligence. Your determination & efforts have been rewarded.
Blair.
EDIT: On the subject of shooting, I should like to point out a new Lee Valley product that I saw when picking up my plane.
Veritas has a lovely shooting board that is very impressive. Available in L. & R. handed version. It incorporates the
already existing aluminum track & features a multi purpose, fully adjustable fence mechanism that can be purchased
separately as well. Constructed of Baltic birch ply it is reasonably priced & looks like a keeper to me. The new 40th anniv.
woodworking catalogue is now available & can be viewed online if you can't pick up a hard copy.