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Don’t have much to add other than pick your weapon and learn to use it. Don’t fall into the trap that “this” or “that” will fix what is really a bit of lack of experience. In other words, go with one of the suggestions in this thread and stick with it, using it and learning it.

I’ll wait for your reply before starting a wood vise! I’ve used the metal one from ”Tools for Working Wood”, since its debut, but its screechy!

I have several, use occasionally. The Millers Falls version don’t have the nasty spring release that most Stanleys do. If looking for bits, just look for a screwdriver with a shank diameter that’s close. Cut off length needed and file/cut notches to match a bit you still have. Dear old...

I would say some huge metal machining tool, such as a planer.

I‘ve had a Dewalt for about 15 years. Great for rough work, such as replacing porch decking that re-uses joist/framing, where an occasional nail might reside.

Nice vise! Does it dampen the file screech?

Lee Valley still offers the line on their website. The description does not speak to the style of chipbreaker - maybe if Derek still has his LV plane, he can post a pic? For what its worth, I quite like the Record “Stay Set” and have it on my Clifton #3.

I believe Nick Engler/U Tube/Workshop Companion, tried to fettle that Amazon plane to work. He did get it to work, but had to resort to a surface grinder, at a machine shop for some corrective work. He does not recommend its purchase and fettled more out of curiousity. Engler has been around...

Now let’s be careful with dissing bevel planes! I’ve gotten a crapload of dressing edges today and yesterday with three BU planes with gorgeous results: 7-1/2, LN 95 edge plane and LN 101. of course the material is exterior PVC,

Patrick did more for reviving interest in vintage than all current internet sensations. He also (with Pete Taran), started interest in boutique saw making, but at reasonable cost. LN, which purchased their brand remains one of the best brands, and at prices lower than most, except LV. Leach...

Why is there no love for a #6? I’m curious! I like UK forums far better than the US forums, as many participants are more users than trend following fan-boys, and the UK opinion, as users, seems more appropriate.

$950 for the 7-1/2? It might go, though it gets a lot of use for long edge planing. I used it so much, I’m used to it. I have an 85 that will probably go, as well as a high angle #4, that does get used.

LN tools fetching crazy prices! I unloaded a LN #9 for $700.00 and a LN 4-1/2 for $350.00. The #9 was bought new and was just worth keeping. The 4-1/2 was from a trade and was “renewed”. I have three Wenzloff saws that are going to go. Just not used to warrant holding onto them, especially...

I have all of the above (LN 62, though). My most used plane? My Millers Falls #5, then my Clifton #3. Discounting specialty planes, my least used is the BU 62. An exception for me is my LN bevel up #7 jointer, which I use mainly for long edge work.

Jacob, I own a powder metal manufacturing plant and though I know a fair bit about heat treating, I prefer not to engage process discussions. A few years back, a neighboring plant had an employee critically injured from a D2 tool that was heat treated improperly as well as not drawn back...

I don't want to disparage anyone moving our craft forward, however for Paul to encourage heat treating as a casual endeavor is just silly and can be potentially dangerous.

With Clifton, I believe the company will survive and prosper, as it has been purchased by the company that owns Pax, Thomas Flinn, etc., and methods have be modernized. Our 20 plus year old planes were built by a company that had issues. In my opinion, Clifton is the equal of LN, LV, etc,, as...

I got my Clifton #3 on a close-out about 20 years ago, from a US distributor. The company was discontinuing the line because of quality issues, and planes were sold “as is” (May have been “Woodworkers Supply”). Price was dirt cheap, so I took a chance. Only thing wrong was the tote was loose...

I’ve got a Stanley #6, Type 11, bought 20 years ago, used a few times, but it is not something I reach for! Either the #7 or the #5!

There's a maker (Kapro) that uses magnets instead of the "clampthingy". I do not have one, but I looked one over at a woodworking store. Seemed to be well made, w/etched markings on the rule, however, I have a Starrett that works for me!