Large Shoulder Plane or spokeshaves?
EricAnderson
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I have not seen too many reviews of the Veritas Large Shoulder plane. I have the medium shoulder plane and the bullnose from Veritas. Love the shoulder plane, have not effectively used the bullnose yet. Because of that, I am looking for opinions of which to ask for: The large shoulder plane or a set of the new Veritas spokeshaves. I have a spokeshave that I use on occasion. I am always using the medium shoulder plane, but there are times I “think” I would like to have the mass and size of a larger one. However, the spokeshaves would add some versitility that I don’t have right now. What say you?
Also, have you seen discussions and reviews (other than Popular Woodworking) on the Veritas large shoulder plane?
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Eric,
I have the large LN shoulder plane, and it is a hefty piece. I would venture that the medium Lee Valley shoulder is probably a good overall performer for many tasks; I'm guessing that you'd like a bigger plane to trim larger tenons, smooth drawer runners, etc. The Lee Valley large shoulder would be a nice pick-up, but consider the size, weight and expected use compared to your medium plane.
The spokeshaves could be very useful to you if your method of work requires curved, ovalized or rounded work, whether shaping templates (as I do, as I don't have a disk/oss. drum sander) or actually shaping pieces directly. I would further recommend thinking of flat-bottomed and curved-bottom 'shaves as two halves of the same tool- buy both at the same time.
My two cents would be to buy the spokeshaves first and enjoy the possiblities these tools can give to your method of work.
Cheers,
Seth
Like Seth says, the L-N 73 is an awsome tool; these past few days it's seldom been out of my hand.....
However... this link might help answer your questions..
http://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2054
Mike Wallace
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Eric,
My only shoulder plane is a Stanley #92, which is definitely a medium or even small size plane. So far I haven't seen the need for a larger one. There have been occasions when more heft would have been useful, but not necessary. As I'm sure you've guessed, I'm not in the market for a larger shoulder plane.
Over on Wood Central there have been a few reviews and discussions about the new Lee Valley large shoulder plane. There are many knowledgable and friendly folks over there--and a few who seem to have a bottomless tool budget. Also, if you have any complaints, Rob Lee is a regular.
Alan
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