dnmueller

I own a number of Lie-Nielsen planes and find them to be of the highest quality. However, the reason I own them is because I was able to see, handle and purchase them from my local Salt Lake City Woodcraft store. The personnel in the Salt Lake Woodcraft store are like me “Woodworkers” and are able to answer all my questions concerning any product in the store. I doubt I would have purchased these planes direct from Lie Nielsen since I need to first handle and see them in person.
I’m sorry, but Lie-Nielsen’s explanations for not selling their products in Woodcraft stores don’t hold water. It appears to me to be a case of elitism at its worse. I think it has more to do with the attitude of several other elitist manufacturers who feel their products are “too special” to discount for sales and specials like Woodcraft’s offering 10% off for a customers Birthday.