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   Tony Z | Nov 09, 2007 09:46pm | #1

   Its not LV, but I wouldn't be without my LN 102 pocket plane.  About the same size and if you get one in iron, almost similar in price.  I would opt for the bronze as it just feels so good.

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   stantheman | Nov 09, 2007 10:02pm | #2

   WG  I have the LV apron plane and probably use it more than any other tool.  No complaints on quality or value.

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   WillGeorge | Nov 09, 2007 10:16pm | #3

   Thanks for the reply..I would opt for the bronze as it just feels so good.

   I will look into that but sort of short of funds.. I just got my second payment for House Taxes today! DAMN!OK so I have some hidden money..
   Thanks for the replys.

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   derekcohen | Nov 10, 2007 02:34am | #4

   Hi Will

   I have the bronze LN #103 and consider it my best plane. The LV block planes have a superb reputation that suggest that they are better users than the LNs. If I were buying afresh today, might well get them instead (I also have the LN 60 1/2). I do like the bling on the LN block planes, which is a reason to own them :)

   What would get my total attention would be if the Apron Plane has straight sides. The #103 is coffin shaped, and this prevents it being used on a shooting board (yes I do such things). Straight is good.

   Regards from Perth

   Derek

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   philip | Nov 10, 2007 08:34am | #5

   You are not thinking square.You already have two block planes and no router. One router plane is worth an infinite number of blocks. And a router plane is useful, as well as having two knobs.
   That "Apron" plane has no knob and must also live in a holster, otherwise it will not work properly. Also you will need two as these days fire power is the order of the day.

   Philip Marcou
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   sykesville | Nov 11, 2007 02:47pm | #6

   I played with an LV router plane yesterday. Wow, it was VERY nice. Never even held one before, and now I gotta have it. Thing is, I was in the market for a smoother, or a low-angle jack, or...  but that's a different story. But now I'm thinking about getting the router plane first, then I can tell my wife I still haven't gotten the plane I need, oops, and can't finish those nightstands until I do.

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   WillGeorge | Nov 11, 2007 02:52pm | #7

   can't finish those nightstands until I do.NO wife is that dumb unless she want you to believe that!Good luck.. I'd hold her tight all night before before you say that!

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   WillGeorge | Nov 11, 2007 05:26pm | #8

   You are not thinking square.I'm square.. Why my wife like me.. I was flexible.