Using My LN 140

Re: Using My LN 140

VTAndy2

>Hi,

Looking at your pic, and comparing to the pics on the LN website, it looks like that is the "left-hand" version of the 140 -- is that correct?

I'm left-handed and trying to imagine using this plane -- it actually seems like it would make sense for a lefty to use the standard ("right hand") version of the plane.

-Andy

It's a great little plane huh...

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond, CA

>Although I don't agree with the way Rob does his dovetails, to each his/her own. Give it a try on end grain when you get a chance, can you say sweet!

Re: Using My LN 140

Jim Shaver Oakville, Ont.

>Hi Andy,

I think it's a right version, I am right handed when using tools, this one seems that way to me. One other detail I like about the fence is that I can control what part of the iron I am using when planing as well.

Take care,

Jim

No & yes...

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond, CA

>It's a right handed one Andy, but there is a lot of truth in your second statement of witch one a left or right handed person would be more comfortable. Do a search on 140's and a while back there was quite a discussion about this.

Lefty & Righty for #140 & #95

HC Sakman @ Victoria, BC

>FYI you guys. These planes' left and right hand configurations are NOT for the user's comfort, rather for the grain direction of the wood being planed. Although, you can get away with only one plane -most of the time- due to their low angle bedding as well as skewed blades.....that is until you're in a head-on collision course with some stubburn and usually nasty grain. Then you need to switch the "hand".

Chico...

Re: Using My LN 140

david.marcus.brown

>Is that knob cocobolo or rosewood? Looks pretty! You'll appreciate the nicker if you ever do cross grain work.

Speaking of the #95 - YIKES! *LINK*

VTAndy2

>Check this out, special "patina" ;) Is there a number to call to report tool abuse?


http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Lie-Nielsen-Bronze-Brass-Wood-Working-Plane-EX_W0QQitemZ6280329038QQ

Looks like it's been in a fire...

Denis Ch�nard, Orl�ans, Ont.

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Barn Fresh!

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond, CA

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he didn't like my question

david.marcus.brown

>I wrote the seller to ask about the condition. Here's the exchange:

Q: How can you list this plane as EX+ when it's horribly corroded and it has a non-factory lever cap knob?

A: There is NO corrosion, any appearance of dimpling is in the original casting--thank you for drawing attention to the knob, I was not aware that this type of knob was not used by the plane maker.

Yeah, pretty shameless, no?

John in NM

>Though in all fairness, perhaps the seller doesn't realize that it couldn't be more than 20 or so years old.

John

Re: Yeah, pretty shameless, no?

VTAndy2

>Perhaps someone could send him a link to the LN page with pics of the 95, so that he could see what they look like when shiny (as opposed to looking like they are stored in a litter box in the corner of a damp, moldy basement.)

Re: he didn't like my question

Ricky

>Lie-Nielsens retain much of their value when sold on eBay (80% of list and up, from what I can tell) and in some cases people are offering more if shipping is factored in then if they had bought it new, which i find very perplexing. The fact that this one started at 40% of list with no takers and two days remaining as of this writing should tell the seller something.

Horribly Corroded ??

todd hughes

>Do you Really think this plane is "Horribly Corroded"? Heck ain't it made out of brass? wouldn't it be kind of hard for it to be "Horribly Corroded"...I take corroded to mean to be eaten or rusted away....Plane looked to me just to be a little dark with some patina perhaps. While I don't know if I would describe the plane as being excellent ,[I would have to see it better] I do think the seller is being more accurate then somebody who would describe the plane as "Horribly corroded".....Todd

Re: Horribly Corroded ??

Deirdre Saoirse Moen

>The weird color was a photography issue.

He's posted new pictures.

Actaully, it's an early original...

Dave Thompson

>This was LN's first plane they made. I had an LN#95 with the same knob and screw. The knob is black plastic, and the screw is a black allen key type. I contacted LN a few years back and they sent me update replacements for free that match what is currently sold today.

All of my Mn-bronze surfaces that I touch with my hand would look like this if I didn't put a little Brass-o on them once a year, and/or wipe them with a rag when I was done. It cleans up pretty easy.

enjoy,

Dave

Re: Actaully, it's an early original...

VTAndy2

>So now that the photos show that it's not bent out of shape and green, and the knob has been clarified, perhaps someone will be able to buy it for a reasonable price as a used tool. I've also been perplexed as I watch people pay full price (plus shipping that cost more than direct from LN) for used LN tools on eBay. I've often bid on used LN on eBay but have never bid more than 75% of what Clarence Blanchard charges. And I haven't won any of these auctions yet!

-Andy

LN deals...

Dave Thompson

>I'm a bit surprised too. I figure it's not people that really are in tune with LN products. It's actually cheaper for me to sell off my used LN bench planes and buy new again than buy all new A2 blades and improved chipbreakers. Noone seems to care (or know) that they are not getting this.

The good deals are on the white bronze. Sometimes they hardly go above what the iron/yellow bronze items go for. Not a good deal for those who bought them thinking they would be collector items or even keep up with inflation.

Re: LN deals...

VTAndy2

>When did they switch to A2 for the blades?

I've also noticed that many of the special "collectors" LN don't have higher prices on eBay. One notable exception when the early (bronze) edition of the miter plane was sold, it triggered off at least 2 more auctions, all of which went up to very high prices.

-Andy

LN switched to A2 in 2002....

Dave Thompson

>...just after I bought most of the LN's I have now ;-)

Not long ago (like ~2 years), those bronze #9 went for the same as the iron version on e-bay.