Originally Posted by
Jim Koepke
There may also be the difference of a shearing cut and a slicing cut and where they diverge. My understanding of these could be totally wrong, but what the heck.
In my view, a straight on cut is a shearing cut. A slicing cut comes about when the work piece, the blade or both are skewed away from a straight on attack. My presumption is a shearing cut requires more effort than a slicing cut.
We also have the bedding angles to consider. If the Veritas Shooting Plane was available a few years ago, it might have been my choice over the LN #62 for a shooting plane. As it is, if a little extra money comes my way the VSP may still find a place in my shop.
jtk