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   stancalow | Jan 02, 2004 04:35am | #1

   Dave

   I've had the (Lee Valley) Veritas shoulder plane for about two months and think it's great.  I've never used (or seen in person) the L-N, so can't compare.  Don't know if the price difference is significant.   What I like is the balance, the adjusting mechanism and the finger hole.  Good luck

   S

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   sailalex | Jan 02, 2004 03:54pm | #2

   I loked at the L-N shoulder plane and felt it was too large for me. I looked at the Clifton and ended up buying the 420 which is just the right size for me and my use. I really love the quality; the only thing that might be a negative is the throat is smaller so the shavings are thinner than say a Stanley. Anyway,if you are in the market for a shoulder plane I would definitely check out Clifton.

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   Scrit | Jan 02, 2004 06:27pm | #3

   Shoulder planes are designed to fine tune the shoulders on a tenon across the end grain, so having a fine throat is exactly what you want! If you want to open out the throat then do so with a file, but you'll really be throwing away one of the best features of the plane.

   Scrit 

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   RANGERP75R | Jan 02, 2004 06:31pm | #4

   Dave

      Depends on what width of blade. I have the Veritas ($159) and it is the best shoulder plane I have ever had in my hand. I also have a Stanley #93. Lee Valley is coming out with a few more shoulders in about a week or so. I was speaking to Rob Lee on-line just the other day. Might be wise to wait unless you need the 3/4" they currently have.

      I have not used the Clifton, but I'm sure it is good. The price is not that much less than the LN, though.

   Regards...

   sarge..jt

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