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   pantalones868 | Jun 16, 2022 01:11pm | #1

   Block planes are really designed primarily for end grain but as I have found since a block plane is likely in my pocket you can do alot more with them .
   You could buy both- find a couple of good old Stanley's take the savings over one LN and buy yourself a 6 or a 7.

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   jovogtmd | Jun 16, 2022 05:50pm | #4

   You are right on the savings by purchasing Stanley. I recently purchased, restored, and placed hock tools irons and chip breakers in a c. 1918 605 and 1926 No. 7....wonderful planes!

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   JEarch | Jun 16, 2022 02:37pm | #2

   The LN 62 is a great shooting plane, especially with the hot dog attachment. I occasionally use their 60 1/2 for shooting on small parts, but it just doesn’t have the mass for larger work. While I love my 102, it is not suitable for shooting—the sides are curved and not necessarily square to the sole.

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   roy.unit8c | Jun 16, 2022 04:43pm | #3

   I agree with the comments above about using the 60 1/2 and use it mainly for end grain and smaller pieces for shooting. I do not own the LN 62.

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   jovogtmd | Jun 16, 2022 05:51pm | #5

   Great....sounds like their 60 1/2 may be the way to go for now. Look at the 102 later.

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   user-7627473 | Jun 16, 2022 07:13pm | #6

   Might depend on the component size no? The LN 62 (with Dictum hotdog) is such an incredible plane and a favorite. I have used it occasionally on small box parts on a normal shooting board. That said you should look at Matt Kenney's Insta where he shows use of the LN 60 1/2 (also a favorite) on a VERY "low-fi" shooting jig.

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   jovogtmd | Jun 17, 2022 08:11am | #8

   Thank you! I will check out Matt's Instagram.

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   john_c2 | Jun 17, 2022 02:59am | #7

   Both LN block planes are great tools, but not really made for shooting. You could use the 60-1/2 for shooting small parts on a wee shooting board, but it won't do furniture sized parts.

   If you are going to do a lot of shooting, take a look at the Veritas shoot board plane.

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   jovogtmd | Jun 17, 2022 08:13am | #9

   Thank you. I was using this conversation to help determine which to purchase....a 60 1/2 or a 102. Just didn't know whether either was any good at shooting...that will now be reserved for the LN 62. Most seem to think the 60 1/2 is the best to start with.

   BTW...I would love to have some angel buy that Veritas for my birthday!

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   Cayman | Jul 02, 2022 07:41pm | #10

   I just purchased the Veritas shooting plane. It’s been out of stock for months and they were kind enough to ship a new unboxed one from a store. It’s still unboxed on my workbench because I’m recovering from a bout of pneumonia (so sick the day it arrived).

   I know it will be a hit. Could have used it last summer when I trimmed my deck posts, over 100 pieces of trim.

   I own over a dozen Lee Valley Veritas planes and I love them all. They are my children.