LN 10 1/4 opinions

Re: LN 10 1/4 opinions

Verne Mattson, Northeast NJ

>I think it's pretty versatile. I use it for rabbeting, but also for edge jointing and tenon cheeks and shoulders. And, I've used it for tapering - it's very easy to see where your taper line starts.

I like it and if you decide to purchase one, you'll find other ways to use it.

Re: Raising Panels, etc.

William R. Duffield, on the Cohansey

>Excellent explanations can be found on Patrick Leach's Blood and Gore.

Carriage Maker's Rabbet Plane #10

#10 1/4

Because of the tilting handle and knob, it is also very useful for cutting and fitting the large, complex joinery required in the construction and restoration of large wooden ships.

You can also almost use it for raising panels, since it has a nicker. For this purpose, a fence and a depth stop would help, as would a skewed blade.

Re: LN 10 1/4 opinions

Tom in Tipp

>If I had one, I'd just carry it around and impress anyone who would care to look.

You should get one if only to 'round out' that collection. (-:

Tom

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Kevin French, Warner, NH

>I'm still trying to restore an old Stanley 10 1/4. The biggest problem was the front knob was broken off and having trouble matching the 12/20 (?) rod for the knob.

Other than that the plane in in great shape.

I found it in my sons barn, The previous owner had left it behind.

Kevin

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Ross Canant - NE Texas

>The only real reason (and I don't believe it) to have the tilting handle is when working tight against a large shoulder as in timber framing. I find I can do that just find with a #10 fixed handle. The #10 is much cheaper and the handles are more rugged.