Hi guys,
First post!
I'm 19, and currently begining my second year at University studying 'Furniture' at Lincoln (UK). We did a fair bit of practical last year and started a collection of tools (marking tools, chisels etc etc. I brought a £50 Stanley Bailey No.5 Bench Plane to see me through the year.
It needs alot of work to be tuned to a high standard, but i will keep it and see just how good I can get it to perform.
I am aware of the two leading manufatures of bench planes. Clifton and Lei Nielsen.
I have a couple of questions.
Firstly what size should I be looking at? I am aware that a No.7 can do everything a smaller plane can do. I'm also looking into a block and shoulder plane so would use these for smaller work anyway. Unfortunatley I don't have a money tree, so can't afford to buy one in everysize! Would a No.7 be the best bet? as I have the No.5 Stanley which i will fine tune and will purchase smaller planes later on.
Secondly the ongoing arguement Clifton Or Lei Nielsen? Price in the UK for a No.7 Clifton is circa £260 and Lei Nielsen £310. So for the difference of around £50 is the LN really worth the extra? If so please explain why other that just personal preference!
Third:
Please offer me any other advise, tips or hints you may think useful for someone in my position such as best places to buy? where to avoid, if anywhere in the US will ship to the UK? as tools over there are alot cheaper than here!
Thanks in advance guys
BennyC
First post!
I'm 19, and currently begining my second year at University studying 'Furniture' at Lincoln (UK). We did a fair bit of practical last year and started a collection of tools (marking tools, chisels etc etc. I brought a £50 Stanley Bailey No.5 Bench Plane to see me through the year.
It needs alot of work to be tuned to a high standard, but i will keep it and see just how good I can get it to perform.
I am aware of the two leading manufatures of bench planes. Clifton and Lei Nielsen.
I have a couple of questions.
Firstly what size should I be looking at? I am aware that a No.7 can do everything a smaller plane can do. I'm also looking into a block and shoulder plane so would use these for smaller work anyway. Unfortunatley I don't have a money tree, so can't afford to buy one in everysize! Would a No.7 be the best bet? as I have the No.5 Stanley which i will fine tune and will purchase smaller planes later on.
Secondly the ongoing arguement Clifton Or Lei Nielsen? Price in the UK for a No.7 Clifton is circa £260 and Lei Nielsen £310. So for the difference of around £50 is the LN really worth the extra? If so please explain why other that just personal preference!
Third:
Please offer me any other advise, tips or hints you may think useful for someone in my position such as best places to buy? where to avoid, if anywhere in the US will ship to the UK? as tools over there are alot cheaper than here!
Thanks in advance guys
BennyC