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   gary_vaiskauckas | Jan 25, 2022 11:00pm | #1

   Both are fine choices. I think you will be happy with either. Here is a good comparison review of the L-N and L-V Router Planes by Matt Estlea:

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAReqvUXpqY

   I purchased and only have experience with Lie-Nielsen Closed Throat Large Router Plane.

   1. I went with the Closed Throat to maximize surface area in contact with the wood. I did not see less visibility of the closed throat as an issue.

   2. I went with the Lie-Nielsen because of the depth stop screw tightening on the bar rather than the threaded screw on the Veritas. This was probably the deciding factor for me.

   3. Shapening is probably better on the L-V but it is a Router Plane and fairly easy to sharpen free handed. I normally do all of my sharpening with the L-N Honing Guide.

   L-N Router Plane blade sharpening instructions. See Use tab.

   https://www.lie-nielsen.com/products/1-71-ct-large-router-planes?path=core-tools&node=4086

   L-N Router Plane Setup and Use:

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buLJWnGMQTE&t=8s

   Veritas Router Plane: Behind the Design

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGntMxCbQSc

   Best of luck with your decision.

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   Go_Bills | Jan 26, 2022 07:40pm | #3

   Thanks Gary

   That was a very thorough response

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   gary_vaiskauckas | Jan 26, 2022 08:13pm | #4

   You're welcome and enjoy your new router plane.

   Here is another very hepful Router Plane - Selection, Uses, Tips and Sharpening video by Rob Cosman:

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvUzpGaa-d8

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   joeleonetti | Jan 26, 2022 10:03pm | #5

   I agree with all these points. For sharpenng my router blade, I sharpen it on the flat bottom side as it is much easier and gets you to the same place you need to be.

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   TaunTonMacoute | Jan 26, 2022 07:57am | #2

   L-N only has the closed-throat model in stock as of Jan 26, 2022.