Shoulder plane question
Tony Z.
>Does anyone have any opinions about how the HNT Gordon shoulder planes work? They're very nice to look at, but I'm curious how the high (60 degree) blade angle works. Amyone have any experience?
Shoulder plane question
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Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX
>My 3/4" works fine; although I'm not sure I need it, the two LN's seem to handle it all.
Pam
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philly
>Tony,
I have the 1 1/4 inch one-it cuts beautifully! The angle doesn't make a diffence-except for lovely shavings in hardwoods. I don't use softwoods much so can't comment of performance on these.
But in hardwoods the thing is a dream. The iron is massive and I find the shape real easy in the hand.The mouth is set real tight, too.
So give it a try-it's easily as good as a L-N or L-V!
I have posted a link to a picture of my beauty!!
regards
Philly
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Tony Z.
>Thanks!
I'm impressed by the pictures I've seen==have never had one in my hands though. My main concern was the high angle. I mainly work with cherry and oak.
Tony Z.
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philly
>Tony,
You won't be disappointed! They will work fantastic with those timbers.
Do yourself a favour!
regards
Philly
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Tom Ryan
>Is the ruler in the photo in centimeters?
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#7Yes.
Mark Harrison -- in Sydney, Australia
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John K in Hastings, MN
>I have a 1". Very nice look and feel, high quality. It is better on face and edge grain than end grain due to the high angle. Great for flattening the bottoms of dados and such.
John